Hello,
I changed out the original clutch at 190,000 miles. New Flywheel and clutch set by Sachs from Rockauto.com
Lasted 20k miles and the one year warranty was up......sucks. Never seen one fail like this before. I used to work for toyota/subaru. Changed lots of em one the years.
The new flywheel was unharmed!
I elected to swap out the E351 trans since I drove it for awhile without using the clutch and I did grind up the synchro's a bit.......ok by the pound!
Had a hard time finding the basic of basic parts locally and online.
1. axle nuts
2. PCV Valve Hose
3. Valve cover vent hose...........found at some misc. toyota/scion online store......last one in the country!? and for a Matrix to boot!
4. Manual trans fluid
5. OEM shift cables------not available, but over $500 & on back order if you chose a Matrix same year, model, etc. I had to transfer the bushings from the new cut cables on the junkyeard transmission ($250). The low price of the transmission was hilarious!
What I changed while the the engine/trans was out cause its easier!
1. PCV Valve
2. Intake manifold gasket.........was shot, hard, brittle,etc
3. TB Mounting gasket.......was shot, hard, brittle, etc.
4. Both output shaft seals for the axles......cause I didnt trust the junkyard ones that came with the trans
Also changed both front wheel bearings, all 4 struts, front sway bar end links, coolant flush, front lower control arms, alighnment and other misc. items
Im having a hard time wanting to hold onto this ride......The lack of parts is disturbing. Its not that that old of a car, but Pontiac liquidated everything. The short 2 year production crippled support via aftermarket companies...............Even a 2013 Matrix is tough to find items for. Ive looked just for shits and giggles. Toyota still sells a lot, but its very high priced! I want to Turbo the car, but with a last year Scion TC motor/trans swap (low milage).