jdlc Posted October 13, 2006 Report Share Posted October 13, 2006 Local ebay offering - Would only consider buying if clutch have been replaced already(and hopefully RMS would have been done too).I notice in some areas of the cars like in the strut tower, there are ink/paint markings, probably QC check marks during production. Or sometimes, when an original bolt is first loosened, you get that distinct 'unlocking' sound which is not easy to duplicate if the same bolt have been previously worked on. So, is there a quick and dirty way to find out if the engine and manual tranny have been previously separated? (again, hoping that both clutch and RMS would have been worked on, the logical thing to do).Seller is a used car dealer - will have access to car being local to check other things out.Just need a daily driver, and very comfortable working on 98. Clutch and RMS is just out of my league.ThanksOrleeC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AlvinL Posted October 13, 2006 Report Share Posted October 13, 2006 Local ebay offering - Would only consider buying if clutch have been replaced already(and hopefully RMS would have been done too).I notice in some areas of the cars like in the strut tower, there are ink/paint markings, probably QC check marks during production. Or sometimes, when an original bolt is first loosened, you get that distinct 'unlocking' sound which is not easy to duplicate if the same bolt have been previously worked on. So, is there a quick and dirty way to find out if the engine and manual tranny have been previously separated? (again, hoping that both clutch and RMS would have been worked on, the logical thing to do).Seller is a used car dealer - will have access to car being local to check other things out.Just need a daily driver, and very comfortable working on 98. Clutch and RMS is just out of my league.ThanksOrleeCThere would be surface corrosion to the zinc coating and coating of dirt on the bolts over time. Check that they've been disturbed or look for these marks indicating that a socket or wrench had been to them.That's what I'd look for... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted October 13, 2006 Report Share Posted October 13, 2006 Drive it and see how the clutch feels? I've neard of clutches in stock road cars lasting anywhere between 40-300k (although I must admit 300k is a stretch). Probably no easy way to tell other than feel, unless you get lucky with the bolts. Even then you don't know what the reason for removing was... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdlc Posted October 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2006 Okay, thanks guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest_JTSPO_* Posted October 14, 2006 Report Share Posted October 14, 2006 Drive it and see how the clutch feels? I've neard of clutches in stock road cars lasting anywhere between 40-300k (although I must admit 300k is a stretch). Probably no easy way to tell other than feel, unless you get lucky with the bolts. Even then you don't know what the reason for removing was...a new clutch is noticable lighter to disengage. that, of course, is relative to the one being replaced. looking for suporrting documentation, otherwise, assume it needs to be replaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PharmD Posted October 14, 2006 Report Share Posted October 14, 2006 a new clutch is noticable lighter to disengage. that, of course, is relative to the one being replaced. looking for suporrting documentation, otherwise, assume it needs to be replaced.I guess you could always take it to a shop and have them look. Just tell the people you're takin 'er for a spin and get it checked out Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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