200 (MC-1) clutch kit...again

[Bernard Littau]

Hi Gerard,

> What options do I have left?
>
> Would it be viable for me to find used pressure and clutch plates
> from the USA/UK/Europe, have them shipped over, and then rebuilt?
>
> I don't want to use the AAR flywheel and clutch like so many locals
> have done 'cos it still uses the smaller clutch disc.
>
> What is involved in pressure plate rebuilding? Reason I ask is that
> there is no point looking at doing this if it means I'm going to
> cough up $550 anyway 'cos the shop says they don't do it and I need
> a new clutch. :P

I had a clutch rebuilt at Centerforce, as I also wanted to use a clutch
friction compound that had more grab so the clutch could handle more HP.

I got a spare MC1 10V clutch and pressure plate, stock size, from a local
lister, and sent that one to Centerforce; the process with Centerforce takes
around 4 weeks.  The work at Centerforce was around $220, plus shipping the
clutch there and then to you.  They can take a visa card number over the
phone for the work and shipping.

http://www.centerforce.com/

If you can get a used but serviceable clutch in the US, and have it shipped
to Centerforce, you may be able to get a better rebuilt clutch than stock
new for around $300 (I have no idea of shipping costs, however).  A clutch
off a dismantled 5ktq should be inexpensive.  Try Chris at Force5:
http://www.force5auto.com/

Best,

Bernard Littau
Woodinville, WA
'88 5ktq