Are there any extra parts that are worth replacing while replacing the clutch? (E46 M3)

[Harper 579]

The clutch in my E46 M3 is on it's way out and has been for a little while (no slipping just the bite point gradually shifting up over time.) Been budgeting and planning on replacing it since I bought the car as it's on it's original clutch at about 165,000kms. More and more I'm thinking I might do the replacement on my own just to save on costs a little (still undecided). Looking at replacing both the clutch and flywheel. I've got a small list of parts pulled together that I'm looking at replacing when I do the swap pretty soon such as, a bronze pivot pin, pilot bearing, clutch release bearing is included in clutch kit, replacement fly wheel bolts and guibo maybe? Is there anything else I should look at replacing while I've got the transmission out? Any tips or things to look out for from someone who has done it before?

[aja540i 1908]

Rear crank seal? Might be worth it at that mileage.

[Harper 579]

52 minutes ago, aja540i said:

Rear crank seal? Might be worth it at that mileage.

I'll add it to the list cheers.

[Eagle 1702]

Depends on your level of OCD really. Apart from what you mentioned in the kit I usually end up doing everything below for piece of mind.

• Guido, center support bearing and driveshaft nose bushing
• Re-grease CV with a new gasket
• Transmission mounts
• All shifter bushings
• Flywheel bolts
• Selector rod seal (usually leaking) and rear main seal
• Slave cylinder
• Exhaust gaskets and nuts 

 

[Harper 579]

13 minutes ago, Eagle said:

Depends on your level of OCD really. Apart from what you mentioned in the kit I usually end up doing everything below for piece of mind.

• Guido, center support bearing and driveshaft nose bushing
• Re-grease CV with a new gasket
• Transmission mounts
• All shifter bushings
• Flywheel bolts
• Selector rod seal (usually leaking) and rear main seal
• Slave cylinder
• Exhaust gaskets and nuts 

 

Exactly what I was looking for thanks for your help. A few of those were done when the UUC short shifter kit was put in relatively recently so I won't do them all. Hadn't thought of getting replacement gaskets and whatnot for the exhaust and replacing the transmission mounts. Appreciate it.