my clutch is starting to go, so i'm getting an exedy organice full face clutch kit. how much should labor be, or should i try to get a friend (really an aquantence) who did his own itr swap to do it cheap? anybody here on honda-tech wanna help? i'm in the dc/baltimor area, willing to travel to pa or va. please help w/ advice or info or help!

 

anybody wanna help me out at least with expect prices?

 

If you have a extra set of hands the install shouldn't be too bad. I just changed my clutch in my 94 civic w/ a ls/vtec and knowing what i know now it wasn't too bad. all you need is majority of your basic hand tools (2) hydraulic jacks, some kind of engine support fixture and jack stands. If you have some kind of manual, you could probaly pull it off. to me the hardest part was lining the trans up with the block(we had the dowel pins lined but not the input shaft). oh yeah-I think the general estimate for a clutch R&R is about 4 hrs. providing you have the clutch kit already (clutch disc, hub, pilot bearing, throwout bearing and alignment tool) it should be about 250-300 bucks for labor.

 

250-300 is a good estimate on labor, but you need alot more than an extra set of hands and a few jackstands to accomplish this task.

If you've never popped a ball joint out, or removed an axle, and you don't know what a "bitch pin" or "saw tooth pin" is, then you might want to have someone with experience tackle the job.

There are a few very important torque specs, as well as procedures that need to be followed to complete the installation successfully and to ensure its operation for a long time.

Just make sure whoever does it is familiar with your vehicle, and uses Honda greases and lubricants, and if you can, get the old parts when your done... you should have 4 pcs (clutch disc, pressure plate, throwout bearing, pilot bearing. All should be replaced, and all will come with an aftermarket clutch kit like ACT, Exedy, etc. Your flywheel should be checked for cracks, warpage and mic'd before being turned as well.

 

If I could pay 250 to get my clutch installed, I would.

I helped change a B-series VTEC engine clutch once, and when we were done I never been dritier in my life.

PITA if you ask me.

 

As mentioned it will run roughly 300 in labor. The first time you do a clutch job yourself, all the cost of tools, mess, and time you spend doesnt seem justify itself imo. But you learn a wealth of things, and I cant stress enough how rewarding it feels.
If you plan on ever working on your car again, you will know how to deal with the axles, ball joints, suspension, and so many other things... that's banking a lot imo.