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Originally Posted by jmaryt
I would be a fool to state this has NOT happened,however from MY experience,
if you don't ''ride" the clutch,and keep it partially engaged by resting your foot on it,then theoretically it should last a very long time,and SHOULD be trouble free,IF it is a quality built unit. again,the "throw-out" bearing has proven to be the weak link in a manual transmission,as it is a part subject to a lot of stress over time!
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Yes when you use the clutch properly it will last nearly forever.
The slave cylinder will probably go first if driven right, I need to check but it should be accesible for replacement without dropping the tranny.
As far as the throw-out bearing, yes it will go. But that should last well over 100k.
The important thing about this is as long as the synchros last a clutch, throw-out bearing, slave cylinder can be replaced by any joe smoe mechanic (especially on this RWD car), its really easy. So in a decade, or if you screw up the clutch (everyone makes mistakes) it won't break the bank. It is much easier (less labor) to replace a clutch, throw-out bearing, surface the flywheel on this FRS than any Honda or other FWD or MR car.
Working on an auto tranny is something very few people can do right, with a 6 speed auto practically no one.
So when the auto tranny starts to lose 6th gear, sell
