Replacing clutch, what else?

[jdeale84]

My clutch has started slipping so I'm gonna crack on with changing it as well as getting a lightweight flywheel.
I intend on getting this XTD stage 2 clutch and flywheel.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/115962227663
It comes with a throw out bearing and pilot bearing, I've also ordered a crankshaft main seal.

My question, is there anything else that I should replace while its all out?

[wurlycorner]

You'll have to pull the driveshafts to get the box out, so do the driveshaft seals at the same time.
And to get the driveshafts out you'll have to split the lower arm ball joint, so assuming those are the original honda ballpoints, consider changing the boots on those at the same time (with new OEM from honda) as they'll be getting pretty tired now. The OEM ball joints are better than anything you'll get to replace them with aftermarket, so keep the originals running as long as you can.

[vanzep]

Last time I did clutch and flywheel it took me about 8 hours in 1 go - I checked and replaced engine mounts at the same time. Normally its only the front mount that is an issue but worth checking the others all the same.

[Scott560]

Gearbox oil, when the shafts come out the oil will come out too, so best to drain it before the shafts come out.

Don't forget some brake fluid to rebleed the clutch.

Not sure if the prelude is the same, but the last honda gearbox I had out, one of the long bolts between the block and the gearbox had exposed threads to the elements. I should have taken the time to clean up the threads, as pulling them through the threaded part destroyed some of the threads...

Seconded on the ball joint boots, they will be very old and worn by now, just looking at it funny will split it, let alone when you get the ball joint splitter on it. I got the clips and boots from amayama, they were very reasonably priced, can't be too much from UK dealer.

[Merlin]

New flywheel bolts if you are changing the flywheel? A good upgrade is the B16 ARP flywheel bolt kit.

I can recommend the Competition Clutch single piece flywheels. I have the ultralight on my 4th gen and have the regular lightweight one sitting here about to be fitted to my 5th gen. https://www.spdautomotive.co.uk/acatalo ... -2998.html

[jdeale84]

Cheers all
I recently replaced all the front ball joints and they're all still in good condition, I think...
I'll also look into the driveshaft seals.
Anyone have any opinions on the XTD stage 2 clutch and lightweight flywheel that I've bought? I'm seeing some very mixed reviews about them...
Starting to get a bit worried I've made the wrong choice

[Scott560]

Unless race car, I'd have stuck with an ATR clutch, same disc but slightly harder clamping plate.

[stinkypaul]

Some good advice here.
When I've had my driveshafts out though I haven't had to disconnect the bottom balljoints, just track rod ends and upper balljoints. In fairness it would be an understatement to say it's a squeeze though.