Hi there,

I have to buy a car fast. Someone around the corner from me has a 90 protege for $300. She says it used to run well but she thinks it needs a new clutch. I have spent hours and hours trying to find out how long / hard / involved that job is for DIYer.
I have enjoyed the post from this forum and if i buy Mazda Ill be a rgular.

B4 I buy the Hayes or the Protege can you tell me what the job involves?
thanks
tom

prospective car: 1990 Protege manual tranny. I guess thats a 1.8 DOHC? If its 90 with manual trans does that mean it has to be an SE ? .
The clutch kits 4 that year come in DOHC and SOHC seems like the diameters are like 7.x and 8.x

 

Also, just to make things easier let's post replies one at a time, not everyone at once. lol, just kid'n, i know i just posted it, very anxious. need to Gobble up car or let go and look more. thanks in advance
tom

 

If you've never done a clutch job on a FWD car I'd suggest having a pro do it. Expect to spend about $500usd for the total job....parts/labor.

 

Depends on how mechanically inclined you are. To some it is not difficult at all, just takes a little time and patience. You should pick up a book for your car, even if you don't decide to do the clutch. It's always nice to have around. If you have access to a lift to do it, that would be the best way.