All,

 

I think my clutch is on its last legs,

bits high up the pedal travel and sometimes engages with a 'clonk' in lower gears.

Not slipping at all though, I assuming its worn.

 

It's due a service next month so I'll get the spanner monkeys to check the master/slave cylinders for leaks, fluid levels ok though.

 

Anyways, Mandela has quoted me just under £400 to supply and fit (inc VAT) for a standard unit.

 

Are aftermarket units cheaper/better?

I'm not looking at Stage69 tuning, maybe just inlet/exhaust upgrade early next year, so will the stock unit be up to that?

 

Glenn

Glenn, you'll know when its gone because as soon as you hit boost in fifth it WILL slip. Get to about 70mph with your foot down and the revs rise without speed increase - also it'll smell like you've been on the vindaloo - the clutch absolutely stinks when it burns

 

If you are replacing the clutch make sure that you get the other little parts replaced too.

These include the rear crank main oil seal and the release bearing. These are cheap parts and don't take 5 seconds to fit while the clutch and gearbox are off - leave them to go and you're looking at major labour to replace.

 

CheerZ,

 

Andy