I did something stupid.

SO. Long story short. Bought a South Bend Stage 3 Daily Clutch. Didn't replace any bearings. Throw Out Bearing bound up, and burned my clutch really, really badly.

So, my friends, what all do I need to buy/replace to keep this from happening again? And, does anyone by chance know how much JUST a replacement clutch disc is?..

 

I own an automatic but I did some research for you and came up with a couple good sites. I hope they're able to help you out...

Browse SPEC Clutch Infiniti G37 Clutch Disks

https://m.reddit.com/r/infiniti/comm..._shock_i_need/

http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/sh...tml?redirect=1

Clutch Replacement Cost for Infiniti G37 - RepairPal Estimate

I hope you're able to get it all solved without anymore issues. Keep us posted on the outcome and best of luck man.

 

Wow, sorry for that man. That's an expensive mistake.

You need an HD CSC from ZSpeed and a new clutch disc. Replace the roller bearing and the master if you didn't last time. Inspect the flywheel for visible damage and pray it isn't messed up.

 

I received the ZSpeed CSC in the kit, and it was installed by a trusted mechanic... wtf. Could it be an issue with that? Or an issue with the pressure plate perhaps? I'm going to be absolutely livid if this is a hardware issue.

 

always replace the MC and CSC together.

 

^ that repair estimate is out to lunch. on the G37/370Z, more than just the friction plate needs to be replaced. at a minimum the CSC and MC needs to be done as well. labor is not much once the gearbox is dropped, but it still adds $400-$500 to the total cost. most folks replace the pressure plate as well, and some replace the flywheel - but that is a case-by-case basis. if replacing with the OE dual-mass flywheel add $800 or so.

 

If you installed the HD CSC and the throw out bearing bound up then something is very wrong. They're not 2 separate parts like on most cars. Was the CSC purchased new?

 

Yes, brand new. Installed by a reputable shop. I spoke with the owner of the shop just a few minutes ago, and he informed me that they have seen this issue before - "when you look at the clutch it looks fine, all the material is there, it looks good - it just wont hold the power."

But still - do not know if this was a CSC issue, or an actual clutch issue. Whatever it is, the clutch doesn't even have 5k miles on it. So I'm pretty upset.