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Hie,
I am from Malaysia and I own this Nissan Sunny B11 (which is called Sentra in other countries) with a E13 1300cc engine (which is the only original engine for Malaysian market)

I've just checked with the Nissan stockist and here's what I've found out

Details as follows for new OEM Nissan E13/E15 Japan clutch:
Diameter- 180mm
Pads - 16 pads
Springs - 6
Anchor Joints - 8

Tried looking at Exedy (Made in Japan) for this model,1 shop has it, but
Diameter - 180mm
Pads - 18
Springs - 3 (Why 3 only? )
Anchor Joints - 5
(So I didn't want this clutch)

A forumer suggest that I can shod a Nissan Vannette (a van with A15 engine inside) clutch...but upon checking..that's a 190mm clutch plate..how can it fit? (Unless the extra size is able to still fit on original pressure cover which is designed for 180mm).
I've read that B11s able to shod a Datsun 120Y (known as B210, but we have the A12 1.2L engine instead) pressure covers..so theorically thinking..should be able to shod a A15 clutch set/clutch also plate since it also comes from the A-series engine that the Datsun 120Y also uses.

Another thing...I wish I could just change the clutch plate and the bearings, but leaving out the pressure cover...is that still okay with it?

Need your expert advice.

mille-16i

you need to change the pressure plate with the clutch or you will burn the new clutch up. look for the factory clamping force of your pressure plate you want one with higher clamping force this will allow you more power with less slippage.

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Shift_Xtreme

I've just dropped by a workshop around my town.
They quote me the following:
i) Change gearbox oil (is it a must? I've just changed it 10,000KM+/a year ago)
ii) Bearings
iii) Full clutch kit - Clutch cover and clutch plate
iv) Workmanship

i)Nissan OEM (he claims this made locally by Nissan Malaysia, not Nissan Japan OEM)
- RM 530 (US$ 140)
ii) Exedy Japan (as he claimed)
- RM 480 (US$ 126)

Buying my own spares
A clutch plate (e.g. Exedy) - RM 70
Clutch cover (havent' ask) - est RM 100+
Optional Gearbox Oil - RM 30
Workmanship - RM 60
Total - Around RM 260 (near US$ 68)

I feel it's highly priced or a rip-off as I see others claiming a workmanship alone is around RM 60-80 (US$ 16-21)..and I figured if I buy my own spares
The thing is...that these local mechanics..you ask them if this model can shod a A15 clutch , they won't know and rather say "No.can't fit". I only know that B210 pressure can go in.