[Mikem53]

Originally Posted by JRollar

Full disclosure: This is my first manual, I abused the s*&t out of it, I also killed the syncros within 10k miles (replaced under warranty, but we know who's fault that was), one of my parent's work for a private dealership chain that owns 10+ Toyota stores.

I spoke with the region rep, they are calling this premature wear, the clutch is working 'as designed.' With who my parents are, usually I can work the rep, but this one is a 'no-brainer' to them.

When they replaced the transmission (gear-box, etc) to fix the syncro's they did not replace the clutch/flywheel.

My plan: I plan to grab one of our better transmission tech's, pay him cash (I don't want to insult him or myself by giving to little/much), have him resurface the flywheel, replace the bearing. I like to work with new OEM parts because I get them at-cost.

Because of your comments: should I have them also replace the pressure plate? I thought this was a longer-term Item and If I replaced the clutch fast enough it should never have any damage.

@Mikem53 @CircuitJerk

Since you mentioned that u abused the clutch.. I would replace the pressure plate as well.. It could grove the new clutch disc.. And the springs might be weakened from the abuse..