clutch wearing out??

sgwinn · 11-02-2001, 09:44 PM

I've got 78k on my 1990 5.0; mostly highway miles to work. clutch appears to be slipping a little. how long should i expect original to last with highway miles? what's a good replacement? stock ford or get a heavier duty one? thanks

Mr 5 0 · 11-02-2001, 09:49 PM

The stock Ford clutch is a good quality piece and can last a long time but you can also kill it in 20,000 miles if you really try. It varies by driving style.
My stock clutch lasted almost 90,000 miles (yes, I raced it) and still had a little left when I replaced it.

I replaced with the Ford King Cobra HD clutch and have had zero problems with it. Good clutch for all-around driving; light pedal effort too. I recommend it.

I also replaced the flywheel to avoid problems, but I'm a perfectionist.

sgwinn · 11-02-2001, 09:56 PM

thanks. how much for new King Cobra, pressure plate and throw out bearing installed?

Mr 5 0 · 11-02-2001, 10:06 PM

The King Cobra clutch & PP cost about $200.
Release ('throwout') bearing is about $35., clutch pilot bearing is $15. Total: $250.

Installation is about 2 - 2 1/2 hours as the transmission has to be removed/replaced. Most mechanics charge from $50 - $60. per hour. Be sure to have the rear main seal gasket replaced at the same time (they all leak, eventually). The seal is $15.

$400. - $450. should cover the entire job depending on where you buy the parts (I use Mustangs Unlimited) and how much the installation costs. Simple job for a pro.

Unit 5302 · 11-02-2001, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by sgwinn:
thanks. how much for new King Cobra, pressure plate and throw out bearing installed?

Try gator_bill on Ebaymotors. I think I've seen him selling them for about $170 for the kit. Been a while since I checked though.

11-02-2001, 09:44 PM	#1
sgwinn Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 84	clutch wearing out?? I've got 78k on my 1990 5.0; mostly highway miles to work. clutch appears to be slipping a little. how long should i expect original to last with highway miles? what's a good replacement? stock ford or get a heavier duty one? thanks

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11-02-2001, 09:49 PM	#2
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	The stock Ford clutch is a good quality piece and can last a long time but you can also kill it in 20,000 miles if you really try. It varies by driving style. My stock clutch lasted almost 90,000 miles (yes, I raced it) and still had a little left when I replaced it. I replaced with the Ford King Cobra HD clutch and have had zero problems with it. Good clutch for all-around driving; light pedal effort too. I recommend it. I also replaced the flywheel to avoid problems, but I'm a perfectionist.

11-02-2001, 09:56 PM	#3
sgwinn Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 84	thanks. how much for new King Cobra, pressure plate and throw out bearing installed?

11-02-2001, 10:06 PM	#4
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	The King Cobra clutch & PP cost about $200. Release ('throwout') bearing is about $35., clutch pilot bearing is $15. Total: $250. Installation is about 2 - 2 1/2 hours as the transmission has to be removed/replaced. Most mechanics charge from $50 - $60. per hour. Be sure to have the rear main seal gasket replaced at the same time (they all leak, eventually). The seal is $15. $400. - $450. should cover the entire job depending on where you buy the parts (I use Mustangs Unlimited) and how much the installation costs. Simple job for a pro.