I have a 97 Accord, F22 SOHC Non-Vtec, the clutch is about shot, I have roughly an inch of disengagement on the pedel, can't use cruise on the highway, has troubles going up steep hills ect so its time for a new clutch...problem is, I've never done one lol

I have a guy who offered to change it in return for a new netbook, so $200 plus parts but I don't know his creditials ect and I'd rather take that $200 and spend it on tools and tackle it myself.

I come from a front engine/rear wheel drive background so transaxles make me a little nervous to say the least, plan on picking up a Haynes ect manual and just jumping in.

Just a couple questions, any opinions on good brands? I'm looking at an Exedy complete kit and will probably replace the flywheel and axle seals while I'm in there.

How hard is it to change one of these? On a 1-10 scale, the reason I ask if I'm not mechanic and if a guy will do it for $200....should I just let him tackle it?

Any other suggestions or tips/tricks while doing this would be VERY helpful as I'm 100% new to this.

Also is it worth the money to spend on a "stage 2" or 6 puck clutch ect? I figured they have more surface room and I wouldn't have to change it again for a while.

The car only has intake & exhaust and is my DD.

Thanks!

 

it's a big job, but mostly because so much is attached to the transmission and it's all got to be disconnected or removed to get to the clutch. if I were doing one for the first time i would probably try to do it over a four day weekend.

get the Helms instead of the Haynes or Chilton. it's well worth the price difference.

without significant increase in power (torque really) there's no need for anything other than the OE clutch. Exedy is the OEM so that's a good choice. i've always had my flywheel resurfaced instead of replacing them, it's much cheaper that way. but if you find a packaged deal i guess it wouldn't be so bad.

if you've pulled transmissions before or done any in depth vehicle service/repair you should be able to handle a honda clutch job. don't forget to replace the rear main seal while you're in there and use a torque wrench on the flywheel and pressure plate bolts.