sofob0909

Hey i think the clutch is starting to go on the 5.0
What do i need to replace and what do i need to do it and how much?

I see all these kits but to fix the clutch all i should need is a new clutch pad, right? I shouldnt need a pressure plate. How much is just a pad?
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OnyxCobra

Probably just buy a whole clutch kit, comes with the disk, pressure plate and alignment tool usually. Then buy a good throwout bearing and pilot bearing and get your flywheel resurfaced and you should be good to go, isn't really a hard job.



edit: also like people said it's really a good idea to replace the rear main seal since they tend to leak all the time on these cars, and check the bearing retainer for wear and replace if necessary. Should be good to go for many years then.

mighty90

Is this a DIY level thing or should a shop be called in for it?

FuzzyDiceRule

i could get SUPER literal with this, but i wont


your going to want to get a new pressure plate with the clutch, your just shooting yourself in the knee if you keep the old one on there

rmodel65

+1 and like stated above you need to get the flywheel turned also

OnyxCobra

It's really not a hard job, it just takes a lil especially if you don't have the perfect tools for it. I'd suggest having an extra person there to help...

5.0muscle

yourunder there anyway , spend the few extra dollars and get repairs done now, dont forget the rear main seal

jjw88mustang

you might want to check your throw out baring retainer sleeve on stock t5's they are aluminum and can sometimes get chewed up

bighungrymatt

summed it up pretty good!

here is a link I followed when doing my clutch:
http://www.cartechbooks.com/vstore/s...5&CATID=21