I am wondering if I should reuse my clutch or change it while I have the engine out. It looks to have alot of life left to it and I always like the stock clutch over aftermarket on these trucks. Also which way does the clutch plate face?

 

I'd do it if it hasn't been done before. Or you don't know who used the truck before you.

 

do it now.
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when are you gonna have it apart again?

 

look at it this way, would you rather spend the money now or 6 months down the road deal with it again, its just alot less labor, personally i would replace it, i am when i put my engine back in

 

it's hard to say. if it's got a bunch of life left on it, I'd re-use it. I've re-used a couple clutches on my old subarus...

IMHO, clutches are expensive....I'd rather do some extra work to get my $$s worth out of the one I have. but it's up to you. if you want to prolong the job as long as possible, buy a new one and replace it now....

 

how many miles are on it now ?

 

Its kinda like the head bolts situation.

yea, you could reuse it BUT...whats the Peace of Mind worth to you?

 

Good responses so thanks guys. There is alot of life left on it and I really dont have the money so I think I am gonna reuse it.

 

Just make sure the bearings are real good.

 

The pilot bearing? Its new.

 

I re-used mine too. However it did only have a couple thousand miles on it too. The guy that owned it before me put a new clutch in it and then a few months down the road, the motor spun a bearing.

But if it's got a bunch of miles on it then I'd go ahead and replace it. You will kick yourself if you're lying under there in 6 mos doing the clutch when you could have done it sittin on a stool.

 

Throwout too...one of those subarus that I re-used the clutch on, the throwout bearing was pretty worn. so whenever the clutch was engaged (no pressure on the bearing) it would squeek....REALLY irritating!!!

 

If everything is within spec why replace it?

 

i bought a lifetime warrantied clutch if i pull the tranny it goes back.... also having your flywheel resurfaced with a new clutch will help it last longer and will help cut down on that annoying chatter.

 

Anytime i have ever had a motor or transmission out , I replace the clutch.. I don't know about you but i don't really enjoy laying under 1 with grit and dirt falling in my eyes