Ok, well it's finally time to replace the clutch in my S2000. This is by no means the first clutch job I have done on my cars. Just the first one I have done on my s2000 in the 90k miles of fabulous ownership (yes my original clutch lasted to 90k(ish)). It still has some life left on it so I am sure it will go farther but its starting to slip pretty badly so it's going to get done this spring once I get some time.

I have thoroughly read through the shop manual, done extensive searches on the clutch job in the s2k to get the procedure down to the point I can do it in my sleep. I did not see any mention of actual parts that were replaced/used in a usual clutch job so I had some final questions.

First, In all my other cars I could re-use the flywheel by just resurfacing it. I see that it is not the case with the s2000. Not that I would skimp out on the cost. I've already added a new flywheel and bolts to the growing list of parts, just wanted to confirm it before I ordered it. So for those of you who have done a clutch did you use a new flywheel? (for those of you who stayed OEM). Also, do you also replace the pilot bearing during a clutch install in this car regardless of the condition? (kind of your in there so do it anyways, its $13.)

So I have on my list;
1 OEM Disk
1 OEM Plate
1 TOB
1 Flywheel
1 Pilot bearing
8 New Flywheel Bolts

Am I missing anything that is usually replaced while doing this change?

I will also try to document this per the shop manual and also using some of the online guides I have seen to get some well needed pictures since I see that is something that is being left out of all of these clutch replacement threads I've seen here.

Oh, BTW. My car is bone stock so I don't see the need for a aftermarket upgrade.

Been rocking bone stock for 6 years of ownership. Love the car the way it is designed.

 

Yup. That sounds about right, Also make sure you have the proper sockets, IIRC they were "star" bolts but they worked with 12pt sockets...

Look into getting a slave/master cyl while you're in there along with a slave boot. Oh, and if youre not changing the slave, make sure you grind down the nipple that has undoubtedly formed on the pushrod and smooth it down for the smoothest clutch engagement after
good luck!

 

...and dont forget about the starter bolt you gotta remove to pull the trans. the DIY read up is pretty good to read through at least once

 

Already ran through the DIY many times and the shop manual. I have all the applicable tools already. I've already read too many horror stories about the damn starter bolt so I'm pretty excited.....(mad sarcasm here).

The car is in great condition. It sits in my garage all year and really only gets driven on the weekends in the summer, yeah, my weekend trips are pretty long .

I have my Ridgeline for all other weather use so the underside of the s2000 is pretty clean/in good shape. I don't anticipate any problems as I have babied this and done all the maintenance myself over the years.

I'm pretty excited to do this.

 

I'd make sure I had an appropriate high-temperature grease.

 

Ah, thank you. I forgot to add that to my list of stuff to get from HTG. I had the part number written down somewhere, i'll find it again. High Temp Urea Grease.

 

I got this clutch kit:

http://www.scienceofspeed.com/products/dri...d/Sport_Clutch/

Also bought the clutch release and pilot bearing. I had the OEM flywheel resurfaced and have driven about 1600 miles and it run great! I have a Supercharger, so that is why I chose this clutch. Feels like stock in the petal, but has more grip!

Hope it goes well, took me about 3 hours with a lift and all the proper tools.

 

starter bolt aint THAT bad. with the correct long long extensions, knuckles, what nots, you can get at it.

just take your time, a lot of stuff comes apart to get to the clutch. have bags to label and put parts in, make sure you mark your driveshaft correctly, dont strip the Drive shaft bolts,

it really sounds worse then it is.

 

I'm actually probably the most OCD person you could meet so my level of organization will really shine with this swap. I'll have pictures to document it.