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So a guy was gona put a junkyard 7afe in my car for me for 1260. Then i found a guy that said he advised against a junkyard motor. The new guy is gonna rebuild it " bottom to top" for 1100. Thing is, he said if hes gona rebuild it, he said i would need a new clutch and throwout bearing. Is that right? I just put a new clutch in a couple years ago. He said he woukdnt guarantee his work unless he puts a new clutch in. Is he bull****ting me, or do i really need a clutch since hes gona rebuild? You guys think i made the right.choice by rebuilding instaed of junkyard engine? Thanks

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This post has been edited by celicalibre: Jun 28, 2012 - 8:13 AM

Good idea to replace clutch now when it's out.

Bad idea to spend $1300 on a junkyard 7afe. $300 at most for that motor.

After removing, installing and rebuilding various engines thru the years I think it is advisable to have a new clutch assembly included in the installation. Considering the time and work involved, it should not be that much more money relatively - just request a copy of the parts invoice for warranty purposes and retention of the core parts for refund if the new clutch requires core trade-in.

In my view, removing and rebuilding the current engine is easier and you reduce the risk of junk engines.

Unless you want an entirely different engine for performance, then may be worth the purchase from a company that provides completely rebuilt engine with a warranty. As always, comes down to cost vs risk!

Good Luck...

personally i think its BS that he is saying he wont cover the work unless he puts in a new clutch. thats a lame excuse. does the 1100 also cover removing your engine and installing the new one? If i were doing the job, i would charge about 1500 for the total labor, thats removing your engine, tearing it all the way down, rebuilding it back up, and installing it in your car. that is not covering parts. find out exactly what the 1100 covers.

you could also do this yourself, i posted a really good guide on how to build a 7A-FE. just pull the engine yourself, tear it down, and then follow the guide to rebuilding it.

A clutch has no real bearing on whether itll work properly or not. The price isnt horrible though.



Wouldnt be a terrible idea to put one in though. I'd look at the clutch disc and then make the call, but if it only has 3 years on it, it should be good.

A clutch normally lasts up to 5 years* I've seen clutches go out in less then 3 months it all depends on the driver, is he charging you labor to install the new clutch ?? If I was rebuilding someones motor I would just charge them for parts only because he does know that changing the rear main seal (part of rebuild) requires you to take the clutch out right ?? So why charge someone extra for labor when you have to remove the clutch anyways ??

Having the motor rebuild is definitely a better choice and having a mechanic with a reputable reputation and that you trust will benifit you even more. Like I've told a lot of people it doesn't matter where you get your car service it all depends on the person doing the work.