Re-use a clutch?

[andrewm]

I'm typically an advocate of never reusing a clutch. However, I just pulled the clutch out of my donor car this weekend. It looks brand new. Even the white stamped lettering for SACHS is clear. No dust, or grease/oil build up. Not even a burn mark or wear spot on the clutch. It looks like it's new. Guibo looks brand new. Flywheel looks to be resurfaced too, so it's looking like this job was just done.

When I get home tonight I can mic it, but anyone had any experience here? Or know what the new clutch specs are?

All in all, it seems it would save me ~180 to not replace the clutch/pressure plate. I'm still getting new master, slave, flywheel bolts, PP bolts, rear main seal, tranny seals, mounts, center support bearing. So the super clutch kit at pelican parts is $400, and the parts without the clutch/pressure plate total to $220ish.

Thoughts?

[Exodus_2pt0]

Nothing wrong with re-using a clutch.

Never touch the friction surface, and don't install the clutch on a different flywheel. As long as everything else stays the same, no problemo.

[reelizmpro]

I've not only reused a 50k mile clutch but I installed it on a used lightweight flywheel without resurfacing. I was planning on resurfacing the flywheel but was told by a reputable BMW shop it would be fine and it has.

[Exodus_2pt0]

I've not only reused a 50k mile clutch but I installed it on a used lightweight flywheel without resurfacing. I was planning on resurfacing the flywheel but was told by a reputable BMW shop it would be fine and it has.

I guess if you are using a used disc on a different used flywheel, no point in resurfacing. The clutch disc won't have a true surface anyway.

Glad to hear it worked out!

[andrewm]

Thanks! I can't see any reason not to reuse it, so far. But, I've never taken a clutch out that looks this good - most times I see indications that make it an easy decision.

[reelizmpro]

I guess if you are using a used disc on a different used flywheel, no point in resurfacing. The clutch disc won't have a true surface anyway.

Glad to hear it worked out!

Right. I just cleaned everything and lubed the throw out bearing really well. Haven't had a single problem. Truth is, when rebuilding my engine I forgot to look into the clutch and the flywheel was an afterthought. I couldnt wait to get it all back together. I did change the guibo but only because I have several spares and the old one was cracking.