Clutch replacement

[gmarchie12]

Alright, i just bought a used 2005 Scion XA.... just past the 102K mark i am thinking of replacing the clutch... is it hard? how long? i am pretty good with my hands but i have never done it before... what do i need to replace it? any tips? thanks

[scionperformance79]

I was just gonna post something similar. My wifes xa has a little over 100k on her and clutch is slipping. I helped a friend replace a clutch on his civic a few years ago; and feel pretty confident that I can do it with some help on her xa. I just wanted to know exactly what parts I need to order and from who do you guys recommend? I have seen many clutch kits, some with tob's and some without. I know on my tc they replaced the throw out with a toyota one because supposedly the aftermarkets are crappy. I dont want to do the job twice so any input with appreciated.

[gmarchie12]

Originally Posted by scionperformance79

I was just gonna post something similar. My wifes xa has a little over 100k on her and clutch is slipping. I helped a friend replace a clutch on his civic a few years ago; and feel pretty confident that I can do it with some help on her xa. I just wanted to know exactly what parts I need to order and from who do you guys recommend? I have seen many clutch kits, some with tob's and some without. I know on my tc they replaced the throw out with a toyota one because supposedly the aftermarkets are crappy. I dont want to do the job twice so any input with appreciated.

do you have a manual too? if you do, there is a kit at autozone that includes every recommended part you need to do a replacement all for $109.

[ubareddition]

also interested in this!

[scottbart]

Autozone doesn't list a clutch kit for the xA. They list one for the Echo for $119. Does this kit fit the xA??

[gmarchie12]

Originally Posted by scottbart

Autozone doesn't list a clutch kit for the xA. They list one for the Echo for $119. Does this kit fit the xA??

this is what came up on my Autozone. my car is already listed with them and it says it matched with my scion

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/par...48_52786_4121_

[bearcave]

It's a 6-8 hour job for a mechanic. You have to remove the engine in order to get to the transmission. Here's some links:

Removing the transaxle

Post on Club xB

[Maineman]

Originally Posted by gmarchie12

Alright, i just bought a used 2005 Scion XA.... just past the 102K mark i am thinking of replacing the clutch... is it hard? how long? i am pretty good with my hands but i have never done it before... what do i need to replace it? any tips?

thanks

I just put an exedy stage 1 organic and its awesome took me and my cousin about 8 hours and we only dropped the tranny. Ive got a fujita cold air and jdm axle back and I can grab 2 gears rubber got it on ebay fot $300

[scottbart]

If the clutch is slippinig or something, go ahead and replace it. If you are just worried because of the mileage, don't be alarmed. I'm at 287,000+ with the original clutch.

[Sciota]

Originally Posted by scottbart

If the clutch is slippinig or something, go ahead and replace it. If you are just worried because of the mileage, don't be alarmed. I'm at 287,000+ with the original clutch.

WOW! I still have a hundred thousand miles t o until I hit that mark!
Glad to know the original is holding up well for you.

[jennifer]

Originally Posted by scottbart

If the clutch is slippinig or something, go ahead and replace it. If you are just worried because of the mileage, don't be alarmed. I'm at 287,000+ with the original clutch.

Hmmm. I am thinking of replacing my clutch due to mileage at 191K. I think it's about 2/3 highway miles.

I am curious - what have you replaced on your XA at 287K?

[scottbart]

Still on original clutch at 290,000. So far, I've replaced the alternator (255,000) starter (270,000), water pump (195,000) and a wheel bearing (210,000). Pretty durable little car.