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Old Jan 12, 2008 | 01:20 PM
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I just bought a new spec 3 + clutch with pressure plate all new for a good price on ebay. But it does not come with the clutch alignment tool or the throw out bearing . The guys says i can just buy these parts at a local part store for cheap is he right and is that all i need to replace my clutch. what about a shim ? thanks
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Old Jan 12, 2008 | 05:24 PM
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My spec came with a shim so I used it. You can get a clutch alignment tool anywhere. Actually if you want I have an extra clutch alignment tool and a brand new throwout bearing that came with my clutch that I don't need because I bought a new slave and it came with a throwout bearing on it. I will sell it to you for $45 shipped, it's like $65 from GM.
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 12:13 AM
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Mine came with one but clutch only lasted 3k miles on dr with proper break in.
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 01:12 AM
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how much power you making and what clutch you go to?
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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 10:30 AM
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SPEC can send you the shim you need, its like .100 inch I believe. The alignment tool can be had from a local store and you dont need a new TO bearing you can juts use the one you have although i would highly suggest buyin a new slave cylinder while you do the clutch job. The slave comes with the TO bearing too.

I have a TO bearing, alignment tool, shim, and pilot bearing I can sell you though if you want. Pm me if you are interested.
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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by 95transamlt1
how much power you making and what clutch you go to?
Dont worry about the 3k thing. I run a 3+ and they last plenty long provided you can drive it properly and you do a good install.
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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 12:19 PM
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definitely don't reuse the throwout bearing, especially if you have a lot of miles because later down the road if you didn't change it, there's a good chance it will fail and as result it will destroy the fingers on your pressure plate when it lets go.
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