Ok, so I read some of threads on clutches on here, and I read the forum rules, but if I post something I'm not supposed to, I apologize ahead of time. I'm still new to the evoM boards. I'm used to posting on NJDSM where there pretty much are no rules...

A little background...

I purchased a 2003 Evo VIII with 35K miles about a week ago. Completely stock, and when I test drove it everything seemed smooth and fine. Last couple days I noticed the clutch slipping a little. In either 4th or 5th gear on the highway when RPMs are at 3500, if I floor it the RPMs jump a little and then it catches again. I can still drive it, but I'm going to replace the clutch. My aftermarket warranty will cover it but I have to pay the $200 deductable and I get an OEM setup.

I figure I might as well get an aftermarket clutch instead of pretending I'm going to keep it stock and then eventually replacing it down the road anyway. I decided on an ACT disk, but I have a few questions....

Do I need to (or should I) get a new pressure plate or just get the stocker resurfaced?
Do I need to get a new throw out bearing and alignment tool?

I decided against getting a lightweight flywheel, so basically I want to know if I just need to get a disk, or disk, pressure plate, TOB, and alignment tool. My old high school shop teacher said he'd do the work free of charge so he can show the kids in his class and do it as a lesson.

Thanks ahead of time for your help guys!

 

Wrong section. You posted in Evo X Engine/ Turbo/ Drivetrain.

 

whooops...sorry!! can an admin please move this to the Evo Engine/Turbo/Drivetrain section?

 

Thanks!

 

So anyway...I spoke to the guy who sold me the car and he said they would fix it for me free of charge! Since I bought it at an Audi dealership I even got an Audi A3 2.0L T as a loaner car until it's fixed. SWEEEET!