I got my 2000 cav with the LN2 about 3 months ago with 83,000 miles on her. I assume it's the original clutch, but i have no way to be positive. I learned to drive a stick, as my other cavy is auto, in this car. (needless to say, i imagine that added significant wear and tear) I never hold the clutch in at lights or coasting, and never hold it in the middle on hills. But, i noticed lately that it was been a smoother shifting vehicle, not as.....noticeable?....as it had been. IT doesn't rev up and drop back when i start from a stop or in any gear, and if i come off the clutch slightly quicker on hills it grabs and doesn't rev up more than 200rpm's..... It slips in the 5th test.....From a dead stop put it in 5 floor it and let off the clutch it goes forward about 2 feet before dieing. Its not terrible but it I am aware of the slippage.

Now, after that long boring story: How hard wouldn't it be to replace the clutch on my own? I have a garage to use, no lifts, but plenty of jacks. Are there any special tools? I seen kits that have the alignment tool, and i will get one of those. What will i most likely need? Clutch, Slave cyl., Pressure plate, Throwout bearings, Flywheel?

Im starting school next week, so money is tight. If this just isn't something i could do on my own (with help) I will suffer the 1000 to have a garage do it. Any links to parts would be great!

Basic metric wrench's are about it. Takes 3-5 hours.

Get a SPEC clutch kit, it INCLUDES the pressure plate, disc, TOB/Slave cylinder, and the alignment tool




-Aaron
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If you're really tight on money, you can just get the disc from most auto parts places for $50 or less after you bring back your old one as a core. No need for an alignment tool. A deep socket (15mm works well IIRC) and a 2" extention works perfectly. You can probably rent an engine support or hoist for about $30-40. Just make sure you have a whole day. If you know what you're doing, yeah, it'll only take about 3-5 hours. However, if you've never done it, it may take longer. Also, always make sure you have extra time incase you run into anything unexpected.

Where can i get a spal kit? I only found them for the Eco?

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Lol, You have one on your site Aaron.....

http://www.turbotechracing.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=452&idproduct=3641

What does that come with...is it the "the pressure plate, disc, TOB/Slave cylinder, and the alignment tool"