2008 CIVIC SI CLUTCH REPLACEMENT!

2008 civic si clutch replacement! Here's how to replace a clutch in your 8th gen civic si!

[@Bp_tim]

This is probably the most helpful clutch job video on an 8th gen ever. Keep up the good work guys, you're saving everyone a ton of money!

[@icecreamalacarte]

For real, a good job

[@korbinhuddy1242]

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@angeldejesus65]

Was just going to say that

[@justinirizarry8594]

I remember a bit over 5 years ago my clutch went on my 8th gen and this was one of the videos that helped me so much to replace the clutch and mind you it was my first time doing a job this big on a vehicle. I put over 80,000 since that job and no issues at all. Just wanna say thank you guys so much and was glad to have come across your videos once again. Brings back good memories for me 🤙🏽😎😁

[@sarahknight4996]

Doug here: Got a complete set of Honda shop manuals for the 8th gen Si. Watched a bunch of vids for clutch R&R- yours is the best. Will do my Si starting tomorrow. Thanks guys, easiest to follow for the step-by-step.

[@sarahknight4996]

Just 2 things I've learned: tie or strap up your steering rack & always mark your subframe before dropping it.

[@Splixter512]

@@sarahknight4996 what should we mark?

[@deeday3187]

Took me 12 hours lol that shit is no joke. Thanks for the help.

[@jangzstarr]

In 2018, just wanna say 'THANK YOU' you boys are the most informative I've seen on the net. Excellent job guys and I am sure I speak for the many here, we really appreicate this well explained step by step and talking us thought the issues along the way to bring awareness. I 'WILL' be doing my own changes going forward solely because of 'THIS' excellent video that has given a lot of confidance and clarity and its not too bad a job at all; compared to what I was initally thinking.

[@xxMattyIcexx]

This is the most detailed video I've seen anywhere. Thanks guys I'm changing mine out next weekend!

[@SERGMOTIVEGARAGE]

YES! that was the goal i was going for! good luck bro, if you need any help feel free to send me a instagram message

[@xxMattyIcexx]

Got it done in eight hours, put everything back and realized the steering rack wasn't connected. Instead of removing the subframe all over again we fixed it from the inside!

[@marcosa3784]

TheyCallMeRandy how did you straighten your steering wheel with the axle?

[@oscarpineda9586]

Thanks for this great video now I’m ready to take my car to a mechanic to change my clutch cuz that’s a lot of work 😅

[@elgatogordo9523]

I was dreading doing this work on my son’s 08 Si. After watching your video, it gave me a boost of confidence performing this task. Thanks guys for the video. 👍

[@learninglife319]

How long did it take you? Just curious, if you don’t remember no worries.

[@elgatogordo9523]

@@learninglife319 Honestly, it took me about 3 weeks. My work schedule can be pretty demanding. The hardest part was removing the subframe. Lots of hardware to remove and keep track of. I used a large piece of cardboard and punched holes to keep the hardware in place and location. Luckily I had an extra vehicle that my son used for work. I would recommend having an extra vehicle if time isn't an issue. Saved my son lots of money and gave this old dude some good experience 👴Good Luck!

[@danielito21cool31]

thanks for the video now i feeel more confident in doin this to my civic

[@SERGMOTIVEGARAGE]

glad i can help!

[@petemiller5813]

That bread trick is pretty cool.

[@mleiber1982]

Great video! It definitely helped! I've almost got mine back together. Transmission is in! The only issues I had was the bread didn't work for me. I went with the tried and true method of packing it with grease and it came right out. Also, for anyone wondering, on the right side motor mount I only took out the two nuts and the bolt that hold the mount to the transmission and it worked fine. Tying up the steering rack also didn't work for me. It twisted and fell out anyway.

[@vitreousphantasm]

That bread trick made my day. I'm not a mechanic but I feel like I could do this thanks to your awesome video

[@codyspeer4449]

Im only here for the bread trick !! Coolest way ive ever seen to remove a bushing

[@BurkaLifter]

Once you're all the way in there, putting in new fork and pivot ball etc seems like a good idea? GREAT video!!

[@michaelsullivan1845]

Love this video it helped me out alot. I love how your buddy is so focused an really paying attention it kinda reminds me of myself

[@shadophone9069]

Hello, may I ask a question. This transmission is present in what type of car you can mention

[@streethonda95]

Wow very detailed video! i'm definitely going to use this one. Thank you

[@richardthomas9453]

Great job and video very detailed on what needs done step by step this is my first 8th gen manual shift never done one on a front wheel drive before if I do mine ile definitely be watching this video

[@CoinRollSearcher]

Finally a video that actually explains everything

[@NikoBackalukas]

This video is awesome, halfway done I drop thr trans tomorrow. Unfortunately I pulled the power steering out, I just need to put the power steering shaft back in the housing and get an allignment right?

[@EliteEvoX]

Thanks. Might as well swap out the Rear Main Seal while your at it

[@jeffcole5708]

I bought a kit off eBay with LUK on the page and it arrived in a LUK box. Garage fitted it for me and they advised me they couldn't find any markings on the parts. When the parts were fitted the pedal was like a brick and you could hardly get it into gears. It turned out only the bolts were LUK. Ebay got my money back but I had to pay twice for fitting after I bought from a Honda garage. Be warned and buy decent parts.

[@pochocho95]

Best how to video! Just changed mine thanks to this video!

[@peydroe3609]

Didnt mention anything on the starter.. how did you remove the starter

[@youneedhost]

🙉🙉2 things🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️imo that was a MOST DONE NOW !!!! .... 1st NEW thrust bearing AND 2nd NEW oil seal between the engine AND the crank also is a most to be change!!!! Other then that you guys did a great job!!!

[@patrickbullock2842]

Owning a 2008 Honda Civic SI with 2.0 V-tech DOHC and direct fuel injection@97,000miles is kinda like a love/hate relationship.Little stuff goes bad (like visor cracking under stress, or seat belt indicater light and buzzer not going off) Starts every day without fail, doesn't use or leak anything and I've had it past 190MPH. But, at last, time has come to replace the clutch almost. What's a good price to pay for labor? After seeing all the changes you guys went thru I really don't want to do it.

[@BurkaLifter]

Man, I miss the good old days when there were rentable lifts, almost like a self serve car wash. There were 4 bays and a lift you could rent by the hour or day and bring your own tools. I think they are gone for good

[@danielvalenzuela3830]

Bought a used 06 Si with 90K miles. Going to be replacing the clutch soon, any other maintenance items you would recommend getting done while having the transmission removed?

[@rudyroolegendz992]

Nice video fellas .. definitly some knowledge so when it's time to do my 06 si

[@pablow2009]

Hey bro good afternoon quick question how’s the clutch calibrated when you install it ?

[@supra1985bender]

Why didn't you guys replace the rear main seal? It was leaking pretty bad

[@scheusselmensch5713]

Best method to stop the crank from turning is not the crank bolt. Instead, screw in one of the bell housing bolts in a convenient spot and use a large screwdriver in the ring gear to stop things from turning. I use this method to loosen crank damper bolts that go well over 400 lbft to break free. You risk loosening the crank pulley bolt if you use it to immobilize the crank.

[@natin2krazyhawaii389]

this video helped me a lot. awesome work man!! thank you from HAWAII

[@rickreed8586]

I'm not an advocate of taking the p/s rack out when doing this job but why would you have to get an alignment if you took the p/s rack off the car?

[@aydx0001]

How many 17mm bolts hold the transmission to the engine? By my mental count from watching and rewatching the break up section was 5 total.

[@pcsplus2011]

Having trouble getting the rack retaining bolts loose. The bolt on the little arm that’s supposed to swing away is seized. Have any advice?

[@supreme_8086]

The most detailed video I’ve seen. I feel more confident in doing it myself. Just one question, at what point do i replace trans fluid?

[@ralph1660]

always follow the manufacturers recommendation of all fluid replacements.

[@bhadz100]

Great video as usual. I replaced my clutch flywheel With a CC 1.5 kit. I do notice that when i let go off the gas pedal on deceleration i hear a whirling sound. Is that the clutch clatter? And is that normal with an aftermarket kit?

[@SERGMOTIVEGARAGE]

ive heard many people say that competition clutch's do have chatter issues so if it is chattering that is normal. but as for the sound its hard to say what it could be with out really hearing it.

[@cirdancescles4370]

So what’s the trick to reinstalling the bolt that sits inside the apron on the trans mount?

[@uwkcal]

Nice video bro, thanks for the help, for me and others! On Diy tutorial!

[@miataqc8763]

The bracket that you guys are talking about at 9:20 what is that for? I just removed my transmission and I don't have that bracket.

[@muffinlion6299]

Chris Cartwright I believe it holds the stock air box in place. Well just one of the bolts that does

[@glenc2353]

What kind of grease do you use on the pivot and tob?

[@larryderuyscher4448]

Great video, thanks guys. Keep up the good work

[@mohawkc77]

Do you guys know if a k20 flywheel will bolt up to an r18a ? They are both 8 bolt so chances are the will ... The motor will be getting bike carb and dizzy and going in a boat .

[@hectorloudtv9240]

Best video I seen so far

[@ToaistPriest89]

When I take the motor mount out to drop the frame do I need to brace engine?

[@ToaistPriest89]

So how did you get those bolts out for those swiveling latches?

[@sr_performance]

Aye Serg, I have a k24a2 with 8th gen PNN3 LSD transmission. What clutch cover should I order? It’s all in a DC5 05. Should I just get 8th gen clutch cover or k24a2 clutch cover?

[@shadophone9069]

Hello, may I ask a question. This transmission is present in what type of car you can mention

[@ToaistPriest89]

you don't really explain the process of gettingthe power steering rack out, I'm having some trouble getting one of the bolts out its one of the longer bolts on the driver side

[@yunasmagsi]

Would it be the same/similar steps for the base model civic(r18)?

[@Raiders51fitty]

Did u guys take out the axle bolts or left them on

[@pingbui8272]

Awesome video. Very helpful!

[@corderomccargo4500]

@11:23 I knew what was happening the moment I saw that piece of bread next to you Lmao.

[@h22sparkle]

I used a harbor freight transmission jack

[@screwdajuice]

Was this recorded in 2008?

[@Fa5Squad]

U don't want to put grease on the actual throw out bearing cuz it will attract dirt but good video I'm changing my clutch soon 😈

[@jasonshirley244]

Great vid

[@riburoy7527]

Hey serge can you do clutch replacement for my civic si 08?

[@Muttiisback]

Serg, at 4:50 the pivoting brackets holding the power steering, how the hell do you get to the 17mm of the left bracket? been stuck on this one bolt trying to figure it out for the past day now

[@SERGMOTIVEGARAGE]

whats going on with it? is it that you cant get to it?

[@Muttiisback]

thanks for responding, actually just got it (didnt realize you could reach up behind it). great video btw, thanks for posting this!

[@SERGMOTIVEGARAGE]

haha awesome! dont hesitate to reach out if you need help

[@deeday3187]

Non stop how long should this take? I'm doing this tomorrow and only have a few hours to get it done.

[@SERGMOTIVEGARAGE]

depending on skill level, could be done in 3-4 hours

[@deeday3187]

SERGMOTIVE GARAGE thanks for the quick response. I'll be doing this job for the first time in about 5 hours. *Fingers Crossed*

[@reiannaidoo]

Lol how long did it take you?

[@elmzsni]

some say he's still pulling the subframe till this day...

[@ijfba]

How long did it take you?

[@cyprianmarshall3835]

Changing my 08 civic from I shift to manual shift .do I need to change the whole clutch kit?

[@konstantindufnik696]

You dont have a clutch in the automatic

[@davejames2015]

Thanks man! Appreciate it alot

[@Spectre577]

Damn good video. Keep up the good work!

[@h22sparkle]

hey do the timing chain adjustment

[@halleffect1]

that bread trick is fantastic. grease is way too messy.

[@machito9477]

Y’all never mentioned taking the starter out

[@howtoshootstraighthtss4948]

How long did it take yas?

[@1992yovani]

What's the torque on the fly wheel

[@stevensayalath2774]

which clutch/flywheel did you use

[@SERGMOTIVEGARAGE]

Steven Sayalath we used an oem clutch and flywheel. I only recommend oem or good aftermarket brand when using a clutch

[@derek_chaplin]

Where you located today?

[@deeday3187]

Would I need to do an alignment after doing this job?

[@h22sparkle]

you guys did well except for not mentioning the bolt that's on the steeringwheel

[@williamnissing4734]

guys do i have to take the starter bolt off?

[@losdayz2894]

I was asking my self the same question

[@haddonhousefilms]

Yes. Only 1 starter bolt.

[@DavidGarcia-oo5jt]

How did you support the engine

[@angelsawg10]

Didnt you see him have a jack stand with wood under neath

[@DavidGarcia-oo5jt]

@@angelsawg10 why u think im asking?

[@davejames2015]

So I don't have to remove the Axel nuts

[@HurayraG]

Im gonna do it tomorrow 😭😭

[@williamcannon630]

make sure to replace the old flywheel bolts!

[@billymulholland3543]

Holy shit. That's a complicated way for a clutch replacement. Honda missed the mark on this especially since the clutch is a part that is made to wear out.

[@haddonhousefilms]

I will be doing mine this weekend. Not looking forward to it.

[@napoguevara6450]

👍

[@marin6201996]

If you were to to put a price on labor how much would you charge

[@SERGMOTIVEGARAGE]

bryan this is a $300-400 job

[@notone4029]

This is more work and time than a $300-400 job. Just like doing a timing chain in a K! Not a old ass D-series sohc clutch job. Tired of people making this job sound so quick and easy. They suck to work on and a job you don't really want to do again . This job around my way charges $1,700!!!

[@h22sparkle]

they got their 🍞 up

[@adamholtz1675]

Do not use xtd clutches from ebay. They suck this stage 3 clutch failed after 4 months under 40,000 km. Oem lasted 100,000km I just drop the power steering with the subframe easier.

[@keny433]

I broke a connector on the passenger side of the steering rack

[@tmaxrecer]

WAF that bread trick 😱😱😱

[@MartinSanchez-ns7hd]

Rule #1 bring a sandwich and put the crust to the side ✍️✍️✍️

[@123ninjapower]

why not pull the engine instead ?

[@tmaxrecer]

123ninjapower The engine wont come up from the top.

[@fa54lyfe]

Oscar Reyes you can pull the swap out from the top I’ve done it a million times. It’s a little more work but it’s pretty simple.

[@dizzyaznboy]

You can but then you have the harness to worry about, you have to drain the coolant, and yeah basically more work.

[@kingsdrumming]

Im at 180k miles with original clutch.

[@Nelcito10]

Lol the bread 😂

[@Reds818]

Works on a Honda cluch, but wears a Hyundai hat...

[@MrBigBoy4Life]

I’ll just pay that $1300.00 and have someone else do it. Thanks though.

[@adamuberschaffenheiser8501]

Sergio is sexy.

[@tgrif5082]

Dude without the hat is cringe

[@adotacevedo6662]

Just did the syncrotec master kit all with the help of your videos. Attempting putting it all back together by myself using this video. Thanks for the help boys 🫡