AcuraTechVa

I am looking for a cheap clutch replacement. Oddly there are very few "cheap" options for the CL. I do all my work myself so i am not worried about giving a shot to a cheap clutch. Mainly because i got time and expertise to do it.
Lucky i don't need a clutch yet but i am trying to plan ahead.

Factory honda clutch from the dealer is 240 which is not too bad, but i know cheap stuff on ebay runs around a 100.

I KNOW I KNOW most people have nothing to go say bout cheaping out when it comes to a poorly made clutch, but i have nothing to loose but 4 hours worth of work so i am more then willing to take the chance.

Thanks all
Alex

phee

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then buy a cheap one.

Jacobpockros

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It only takes 4 hours to pull the transmission out of the car, change out the clutch, and put everything back together? I

phee

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yea. i can actually do it in less than 4 hours. but i wouldnt want to do it twice.

AcuraTechVa

Well thats the problem, for any other car there is a cheap 150$ no brand name clutch, but when it comes to the CL there aint jack ... are parts really that bad for this particular year/engine combo.

I mean, put in an Integra or a 240sx or Accord clutch in ebay search and you will pull anything from 89$ clutch to 400$....now do same for a CL and you will be lucky to get a factory honda clutch show up.

Back in the day when i was working for acura i could knock out an Auto CL tans in under 2 hours...but thats with a lift so it makes things much easier. Do enough of these and its pretty much hand memory. Not bragging by any means, i still kick myself for getting in to automotive field...as soon as i am done with my Economics degree i am out!

fuzzy02CLS

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Yeah your not going to find a "cheap" CLS clutch. Simple fact is not much aftermarket is made.
Just get a stock one. And don't forget about the flywheel. You will need a new one. Dual mass flywheels should not be resurfaced. Save up $ if your short. Get a 2nd job sell some stuff on EBay etc etc.

StreetKA

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i just replaced clutch 2 months ago and i didnt replace the flywheel i just resurfaced it and that took a shop which did that for me about 3hours and cost me 50$ labor took me about 3h - 3.5h to take everything out and put it back together but i do recomend replace the flywheel if u can afford it. its nothi g bad whit the clutch it grabs great but somethimes is not as smooth as it supposed to be. but it happens only from time to time. it was bothering me for a bit but now im fine with it also that could be caused i have bad front motor mount but i will find out next week if that was a problem. like fuzzy said dont be cheap like i was trying to. do it right

phee

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thats because the cl isnt a cheap car. our 6 speed transmissions need good shit.

i got my flywheel resurfaced and it can be done, by the right person.