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a mechanic told me to replace the pressure plate every time i remove the transmission. how often should a pressure plate be replaced bootsie@webtv.net (Timothy Stoughton) wrote in news:28286-497901F1-1003 @baytvnwsxa001.msntv.msn.com: > a mechanic told me to replace the pressure plate every time i remove > the transmission. how often should a pressure plate be replaced "Every time you remove the transmission"? Other than for clutch replacements, why else would you remove the tranny? And if the clutch is being replaced, pressure plate replacement is a very good idea. You'd do that at the same time as you'd replace the friction disc and release bearing. If the tranny is being removed because of some problem unrelated to the clutch, then you wouldn't replace the pressure plate unless there were clutch-related problems or wear in addition to the original reason the tranny was pulled. Trying to save a hundred bucks? Not worth it, trust me.  SignatureTegger The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ Yes, I have some experience of trying to save money by just replacing the clutch plate...a couple hundred miles later you will have to drop the gearbox again to replace the pressure plate....do em both together now, you wil be glad you did. JohnR > bootsie@webtv.net (Timothy Stoughton) wrote in news:28286-497901F1-1003 > @baytvnwsxa001.msntv.msn.com: [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > > Trying to save a hundred bucks? Not worth it, trust me. > bootsie@webtv.net (Timothy Stoughton) wrote in news:28286-497901F1-1003 > @baytvnwsxa001.msntv.msn.com: [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > good idea. You'd do that at the same time as you'd replace the friction > disc and release bearing. In the past, I have had shops "turn" the plate at a machine shop. Seemed to work. > If the tranny is being removed because of some problem unrelated to the > clutch, then you wouldn't replace the pressure plate unless there were > clutch-related problems or wear in addition to the original reason the > tranny was pulled. > > Trying to save a hundred bucks? Not worth it, trust me. > In the past, I have had shops "turn" the [pressure] plate at a machine > shop. Seemed to work. The real limitation there is that the springs also take a beating over the years. The last clutch I did, in my son's Integra, needed work because some of the springs had worn through the guide flanges. One general caveat I should mention; ensure before reassembling the clutch that the disc slides on the shaft freely. A really thin coat of grease is nice. It is really discouraging to take it apart again because the clutch won't quite release - guess how I know! Mike >> In the past, I have had shops "turn" the [pressure] plate at a machine >> shop. Seemed to work. [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > Mike a little anti-seize is better than grease - it's more persistent. and yes, you're absolutely right on this. not only is a stuck plate disappointing on reassembly, it's even more disappointing when it happens progressively over time and thus over-works and eventually destroys synchros. >>> In the past, I have had shops "turn" the [pressure] plate at a machine >>> shop. Seemed to work. [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > a little anti-seize is better than grease - it's more persistent. A good point - I will mend my ways. > and yes, you're absolutely right on this. not only is a stuck plate > disappointing on reassembly, it's even more disappointing when it happens > progressively over time and thus over-works and eventually destroys > synchros. >>> In the past, I have had shops "turn" the [pressure] plate at a >>> machine shop. Seemed to work. [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > happens progressively over time and thus over-works and eventually > destroys synchros. A sticking friction disc is exactly what happened to me. Lickily I caught it before the synchros got wrecked. <http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/clutch/index.html#source> SignatureTegger The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ > A sticking friction disc is exactly what happened to me. Lickily I caught > it before the synchros got wrecked. > <http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/clutch/index.html#source> And the next photos down show a pressure plate with the springs trying to pop out. How clueless of me not to link to those. Mike |
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