Clutch replacing - worth it?

[m0l0t0v]

So my clutch has started slipping. Still driveable but certainly noticeable if I've just gone up a hill or gone a bit spirited/hard on the clutch.

 

Now, I've downloaded the manual and have a Haynes guide. I'm pretty handy, having done all the work on motorbikes (clutch, etc) and have a certain amount of tools.

 

My only question is how involved is it? Do I need to take the whole engine out, any special tools (and how much they cost), what clutch do I go for, anything else worth checking/doing while I do the clutch, etc.

 

Basically want to know anything there is know.

 

It's a '98 mb3 with over 130k on the clock. It's higher, I just never pay attention to how much higher.

 

I know it's possible to buy a new mb3 but there's the hassle of insurance and then cancelling and then taking out a new policy with the new car. And tbh. I'm kinda using this mb3 as a guinea pig for when I hopefully get an mb6 later on and I've perfected everything I want to do.

 

Won't mind having the car in bits for 3 days if need be.

 

And would I need help from someone else or doable as one man army?

[Krzys]

I would say just an OEM or OE clutch will do. Gearbox off but you don't need to take the engine out.

 

I would imagine you could do it on your own in a single day. I don't believe you need any special tools.

[dr_broon]

Like krzys says, probably best sticking with oem a they seem to go on forever (even when they're literally falling to bits) 

@KiNK43 is your man for info on gearbox / clutch shebangs.

[KiNK43]

It's not too bad to do. Takes me about 4 hours on axle stands. One in one out. 

Give yourself a whole day first time.  Should get it done. Only nuts and bolts hey.

Exedy make good value replacement clutches.

[m0l0t0v]

Cheers guys.

 

Anything else to look at/check while doing the clutch?

[Krzys]

Worth changing the gearbox oil too, plus then while it's empty it'll be a little lighter too.