inspecting a clutch

A&Q about 350Z
Q:

hi
Ive took the engine out of my mk2 gti and wish to know seen as the engine and box im putting back in it are 2nd hand, how can i inspect the clutch to see if it needs replacing as im a bit skint at the min and dont want to if i didnt need to
I know while its out i should BUT like i said im a bit brassic at the min :-(
cheers
PAul
A:

only way to tell is to pull the box off and strip it down
A:

thanks mate, i know that bit, i mean know i can see the clutch what am i looking for to see if its in sound condition
cheers
paul
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ahh ok, look at the clutch plate and see how much meat is left on there, you may get some measument from somewhere like haynes i'll have a look
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nah no thickness spec just says look for signs of wear, scoring etc, have you got a decent pic of the clutch plate
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cheers mate, appreciate it
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not yet mate
will try get one sorted tomoz...again thanks for taking the time to av a look thow
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