Where to find an OEM clutch kit?

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4wd Taco

Discussion Starter · Feb 9, 2010

I am replacing the clutch in my 96 2.7 4wd tacoma

I would like to keep away from the aftermarket and "O.E. quality" parts. The original lasted 180k miles so Id like to keep it all OEM

Ive found numerous OEM parts dealers but they sell all the parts separately and none of them sell the disc alignment tool. I called the local dealership and they do not show a listing for the alignment tool either.

Id like to know if there are any online parts stores that sell an OEM clutch kit for my truck that will come with all the parts required in one package.

thanks in advance :waytogo:

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sunfire-red-sr5

· #2 · Feb 9, 2010

I bought mine from the dealership a few years ago.
Typically dealers sell the parts individually. Although there maybe some dealers that might put the parts together and call it a "kit".
I am getting ready to do the clutch in my 2.7 as well and was just at Autozone and they do not show a listing for the alignment tool for my 98. I guess I will have to improvise.
I bought mine all individually and you probably will have to as well.
Dont forget to add a new pilot bearing to your order too as well as have your flywheel resurfaced.

4wd Taco

Discussion Starter · #3 · Feb 9, 2010

I think LC engineering has the tool for $3

One of the bearings (throw out probably) is the reason I took the transmission off, so while its apart im going to replace everything with brand new parts.

I cant seem to find the clips that hold the throwout bearing or the one that holds the release fork to the transmission, or the pressure plate bolts through the dealerships. Rounding up all the little odds and ends is proving to be the hardest part

sunfire-red-sr5

· #4 · Feb 9, 2010

4wd Taco said:
I think LC engineering has the tool for $3

One of the bearings (throw out probably) is the reason I took the transmission off, so while its apart im going to replace everything with brand new parts.

I cant seem to find the clips that hold the throwout bearing or the one that holds the release fork to the transmission, or the pressure plate bolts through the dealerships. Rounding up all the little odds and ends is proving to be the hardest part

The clip that holds the throwout bearing is included with the bearing (I just looked at mine). Not sure about the clip that holds the fork to the trans.
Sounds like the guy at the dealership isnt looking in the right place for the bolts. :silly:
If LC Engineering has the alignment tool I will plan on getting one. Thanks for the heads up.

4wd Taco

Discussion Starter · #5 · Feb 10, 2010

Awesome, the dealer sites never have pictures, but I am glad it come with that little clip

I got all the parts ordered for just a little over $250

had to order the alignment tool separately, $3 for the tool and $6 for shipping :doah:

sunfire-red-sr5

· #6 · Feb 11, 2010

4wd Taco said:
Awesome, the dealer sites never have pictures, but I am glad it come with that little clip

I got all the parts ordered for just a little over $250

had to order the alignment tool separately, $3 for the tool and $6 for shipping :doah:

Is the alignment tool from LC Engineering?

4wd Taco

Discussion Starter · #7 · Feb 11, 2010

I believe so, it didnt have a brand name on their site but it might be a drop ship item from somewhere else.

Also ive heard that there should be about a 500 mile break in period for the clutch, maybe that was pertaining to the performance clutches, but if it applies to all what does breaking it in limit me in doing?

Im trying to get it finished so i can drive out to the ski resort soon but not sure if I should drive up the hills on the way there if I need to break the clutch in

Firdaddy

· #8 · Feb 11, 2010

4wd Taco said:
I believe so, it didnt have a brand name on their site but it might be a drop ship item from somewhere else.

Also ive heard that there should be about a 500 mile break in period for the clutch, maybe that was pertaining to the performance clutches, but if it applies to all what does breaking it in limit me in doing?

Im trying to get it finished so i can drive out to the ski resort soon but not sure if I should drive up the hills on the way there if I need to break the clutch in

i always break in my organic clutches at least 1500 miles:waytogo:

sunfire-red-sr5

· #9 · Feb 11, 2010

But what does breakin it in mean exactly?

sunfire-red-sr5

· #10 · Feb 11, 2010

4wd Taco said:
I believe so, it didnt have a brand name on their site but it might be a drop ship item from somewhere else.

Also ive heard that there should be about a 500 mile break in period for the clutch, maybe that was pertaining to the performance clutches, but if it applies to all what does breaking it in limit me in doing?

Im trying to get it finished so i can drive out to the ski resort soon but not sure if I should drive up the hills on the way there if I need to break the clutch in

Im about to do my clutch on my 98 2.7 so I might pm you if I have any issues.

Dagul

· #11 · Feb 11, 2010

sunfire-red-sr5 said:
But what does breakin it in mean exactly?

Typically you would avoid hard launches or hard shifts for the first couple of hundred miles.

If you have to drive on the interstate, vary your speed a little bit and downshift to 4th and back up to 5th every so often. The biggest thing is to allow the clutch and flywheel to experience normal heat cycling.

I guess you could think of it like your brakes. The clutch would be like the brake pad and the flywheel would be like the rotor. The heat cycling will allow the the clutch disc to bed in the flywheel the same way you bed in your brake pads...

sunfire-red-sr5

· #12 · Feb 11, 2010

Dagul said:
Typically you would avoid hard launches or hard shifts for the first couple of hundred miles.

If you have to drive on the interstate, vary your speed a little bit and downshift to 4th and back up to 5th every so often. The biggest thing is to allow the clutch and flywheel to experience normal heat cycling.

I guess you could think of it like your brakes. The clutch would be like the brake pad and the flywheel would be like the rotor. The heat cycling will allow the the clutch disc to bed in the flywheel the same way you bed in your brake pads...

Ok that certainly makes sense. Sounds kinda like breaking in a new engine by varying the speed.

4wd Taco

Discussion Starter · #13 · Feb 12, 2010 (Edited)

Makes sense, should I avoid putting it under a bit of load for the first few hundred miles then?

I got the alignment tool from LC engineering today, on their site it said it will fit all 4 cylinder and v6 clutches so i was a bit skeptical but it fits so im stoked about that :clapping:

4wd Taco

Discussion Starter · #14 · Feb 16, 2010

I recieved my parts today and I noticed 2 things

The clutch disc (toyota re-manufactured) only has 3 dampening springs on it versus the 4 spring disc that I pulled off

I checked the part number with an online dealer and it comes up as a 2.7l 4wd disc

Also the on the new release bearing, the inner sleeve (the part that is in contact with the diaphragm springs on the pressure plate when the clutch pedal is pressed) is about 1 to 2mm shorter than the old bearing.

Did I possibly receive the wrong release bearing?

sunfire-red-sr5

· #15 · Feb 20, 2010

Call them and give them the part number and make sure it fits your truck.
Sometimes vendors change or parts are superceded to ones that fit the same but look just a bit different.
I called my local dealer and checked all Toyota part numbers I had to make sure they are correct for my truck.
If there is any doubt see if they will order another one just to make sure.

4wd Taco

Discussion Starter · #16 · Feb 21, 2010

I checked all the parts out online through various dealer and everything was correct

I put the whole thing back together on thursday and everything went smooth, tranny was the alot easier to get bolted on than I had thought it would be

Clutch pedal feels softer than it did before (atleast I think) but it grabs great and disengages good as well

Enola Gaia

· #17 · Feb 21, 2010

Glad everything went smoothly ... :waytogo:

Just shows what careful research and planning can do ... :thinking:

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