when i drain my clutch fluid, what should i flush it out with?

new clutch fluid, which is the same as your brake fluid. Make sure it's dot 4. Dont let the res get empty. If you can get someone to help you. or a 1 person bleed tool.

Try and use a different color fluid if possible. For instance if you have a green or a blue fluid go for a clear fluid. This way when you see the different color fluid coming out you know the flush is complete.
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thanks guy. i bled it, but still slipping. now i no i need a new clutch. has anyone had there 3rd gen clutch done at a mechanics? what would be a decent quote?

also, if i were to do it myself, do i need to take the motor out??

thanks

thanks guy. i bled it, but still slipping. now i no i need a new clutch. has anyone had there 3rd gen clutch done at a mechanics? what would be a decent quote?

also, if i were to do it myself, do i need to take the motor out??

thanks

Last time I checked pricing, $700 for a HD Exedy clutch kit from Megatron (don't be scared by the "HD" part, pedal feel is exactly the same but with increased clamp force) and then anywhere from 7-10 hours labour @ 80/h.

I don't believe the engine needs to come out.

Engine stays in, driveshafts and gearbox come off.
Not a fun DIY job, but do-able, given plenty of time and patience.
Seen complete kits on ebay for 3rd gen at about $400 mark.
If you are in a hurry get a workshop to do it. The above costs sound about right. Find a workshop that has done this job before because there are some tricky bits easy to stuff up.

From personal experience, a gen 2 clutch lasts 217,000 Km. down to the rivets, slipping badly. Was very sudden!
If yours has done less, might be a different problem - like clearance/freeplay adjustment?

nah, unfortunatley it isnt any adjustment. it has done just over 160k.

as long as we dont need to take that motor out we can do it in.

thanks.

You can generally adjust them on the inside even though it is a hydraulic clutch. By adjusting it out say, half a turn (you may need a full turn, or to change to a full turn later) you can get more life out of your clutch. I can't remember exactly how to do it, I think you have to remove a clip, turn the cylindrical adjusting nut then put the clip back in place...

Apparently the cheap clutch kits are no good, I'd be very careful about buying one off Ebay. I know for a 2nd gen at least, it can be cheaper to get a custom made clutch than a genuine clutch, at least that was the case for a friend with a 2nd gen a couple of years ago! He got a standard custom clutch, which is rated as heavier duty than the standard OEM clutch, cheaper than the standard good clutch kits. There was one kit that was cheaper but its apparently rubbish. The heavy duty clutch kit was more of course, but thats not really needed! especially considering the clutch kit was from a performance car place (Emtech Auto in Adelaide), where the heavy duty clutches are made for people who buy say a Ford Falcon Boss 315 (315kw) or a HSV Commodore then do them up! :D

He is very pleased with the clutch kit, he has since moved to WA but still drives the old Magna (its a really sweet ride actually)!

TS clutch kit, for 2.6 - paid $125 delivered, off eBay (Ringwood) working well. Who said cheap is no good?