94 celica 1.8 st- clutchwork, need to replace my clutch Options

[game3changer]

OK so first time working on this beauty. Now I have an issue the clutch was completely burnt out. All the parts including clutch are 100% original from 94 the only things that got changed over the years was the oil front disk brakes and pads. Everything else all original. Oh belt and battery are. Newish to. Basically it was running fine with the exception that the clutch was really bad. I babied it and got it to last n extra 12k miles after receiving it. I have a really good understand ding of cars but I'm not sure if Ishould fix the clutch and ppressure plate with the bearings. Or do I need to go further with the flywheel? If everything was good infill the clutch burnt out would it be OK just to replace the clutch kit? I fully plan to bring this baby back up to factory condition. But it is my only car too so I need to get it running asap. Thanks any advice would be great. Ppl keep telling g me to check the slave cyilander? And I just would like to know exactly what I should look over while doing the clutch so something else doesn't screw it up right after I put it in. Also does anybody have any OEM parts dealer info phx sucks when it comes to finding reputable parts dealers. On top of that theirs. Ever any specs u just have to trust them it'll fit...

[VavAlephVav]

Rockauto.com - Aisin clutch kit $118, slave cylinder $15, new flywheel $45.

the slave cylinder is the little thing on the front of the transmission just below the starter where the tube runs from the clutch master cylinder on the firewall to where the slave cylinder pushes the clutch lever in and out. If you get somebody else to push the clutch in for you just look to see if the slave cylinder is actually moving and pushing the clutch lever in, if it doesn't move then you know you just need a slave cylinder.
The flywheel is supposed to be machined with a 0.020" positive step, which may be kind of a bitch for the local Auto parts place to do properly and so might just be better to get a new one for $45, but if there are no score marks on it you won't need to replace it.
The +step on that flywheel is 0.020" which is about 1/2 of a millimeter, so if that is even 1mm off it won't work right which is why it might be easier to get a new flywheel then to try and have it machined, but mine was 20 years old and there wasn't anything wrong with it so I just reused it without machining it. /shrug

[game3changer]

Thanks that's a great start. So basically other than score marks and stuff is their an easy way to tell if its still true in roundness and flatness cuz I'm not gonna lie when I burnt it out I reeeaally burnt it out. And I could imaging heat damage. Hopefully not. Also. I'll check the slave cylinder. But I already bought an exeddy OEM clutch kit replacement which comes with the bearings pressure plate and friction plate. I was gonna get the fly wheel but it was just barely out of my budget. Do you have any experience or anyone on replacing the clutch with out going to a shop? Cuz I know how to do evreything, but only with the right tools... I have to figure out how to change my clutch without a lift, engine harness, and all that good stuff. I'll be able to rent most of the tools I need through local auto part stores. But I won't be able to lift it or support the engine. Is this doable? It is front wheel drive so I thought it would be easier but I'm being g told its harder. I do t trust their opinions cuz they don't know anything bout cars. But I'm not about to get myself jacked up cuz I was to proud for advice. That ain't gonna happe n. Soo. Sorry for the short stories its the only way I know how to talk.Again thanks.

[VavAlephVav]

I didn't replace the flywheel when we did mine, but I don't dump the clutch on it often. If you're not sure the best thing to do is get a new one. but if you look at it and it doesn't look bad you should be ok

[enderswift]

X1000000 on the flywheel step. Either get yours cut or buy a new one. This is not a part you want to skimp on. I learned the hard way and had to spend another 600 on a clutch set