Clutch Replacement and Vacuume leak help

[BlackMX-3]

Hello everyone,

I am new this community.

I have a mx-3 gs i bought a year ago and the clutch went out on it so its been sitting for quite a while. pristine body.

Does anyone have a guide or a site I can see what I need and how to drop the tranny and change the clutch?

Also, It has a vacuume leak where it is hunting for an idle between 1000 rpm and 3000 rpm constantly when it was running warmed up? any idea on what I should replace or what I should clean?

I want to get this running then at some point drop a jdm 2.5l in it. any help will be appreciated.

also, can you put a KLDE in with the stock 1.8l tranny or would I need to buy a new tranny?

[mx3_ryder]

Welcome to the forum Black!!
You will need access to a jack and some jack stands, air tools/tools and a dry area to work is always great.
Also, you will need an engine hoist to support engine when tranny is removed or put a jack underneath the engine for support.
I would suggest replacing along with clutch disc and pressure plate, the pilot bearing and release bearing which is usually included in a kit.
Also have your flywheel resurfaced by a reputable machine shop or local auto parts store.
Exedy makes a great oem replacement clutch that will also suit well for JDM 2.5 in the future.
Here is a link to the online manual where you will find some helpful info as to how to change the clutch. http://www.mx-3.com/manuals/index.php?f ... Manual/J2/
Has your hunting idle been diagnosed as a vacuum leak or is that a best guess sort of thing?
Stock 1.8L tranny is a direct fit for the 2.5L.

[SuperK]

where are you located? Maybe a local member can help

[BlackMX-3]

Thanks! I'm located in cincinnati ohio. I've seen a few bone stock mx-3's, but nothing too special. It has cold air intake and a newer exhaust on it that the guy before me threw on.

[Daninski]

There's so many posts on what you just asked it's crazy. Use either our Search function or Google and within minutes you'll have tons of answers probably a lot faster than posting here. We can help you but it's nice to see people help themselves as well. Cheers

PS: I went into the MX-3 vault (Faq) for this so you can begin at or near the beginning. viewtopic.php?f=23&t=34783
It's a good/fun read.