ferny Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 For a while I've felt a knock through the gearstick as I put it into second. I assumed my 'spirited' driving was causing the syncro to be going. Then third started to crunch as I changed into it which I thought was me being too quick in changing. I started to notice the clutch pedal was very light so changed the fluid which was black... and the car was back to normal.I noticed in the traffic jam at 11:30pm on the M1 last night that my biting point on my clutch was now at the top of the pedal and when pulling away it revved before it picked up (slipping clutch?). I've checked the fluid level today and it's not moved. The fluid looks slightly milky but that could be light and reflections. I will bleed it again as a matter of course and nose at the slave cylinder. The roads were VERY wet last night from rain but I can't see that making a big difference.So, I'm guessing the clutch is on it's way out and I'll need another. Any suggestions? Aren't/weren't there some dodge low quality ones floating around? It's a standard engine and gearbox from a 13/60. Any other suggestions as to whether any simple improvements can be made? I don't want to put standard stuff in to later find that if I spent £30 more or bought a different one I would have something much better. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 I stick to branded ones, ie borg and beck. Probably the best available, but getting harder to find. Ie some suppliers probably don't stock them, others will.Often pick them up for good money at Stoneleigh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heraldcoupe Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 I would avoid the current Delphi Borg & Beck product. The manufacturing quality is decent enough, but the design has been changed, making the clutch cover shallower. This introduces a large amount of free play before the release bearing meets the cover. The result is that the clutch does not disengage until the pedal is at the end of it's travel.There are some decent budget clutches on the market right now, though I would not personally use one from QH,Cheers,Bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 heraldcoupe wrote:I would avoid the current Delphi Borg & Beck product. The manufacturing quality is decent enough, but the design has been changed, making the clutch cover shallower. This introduces a large amount of free play before the release bearing meets the cover. The result is that the clutch does not disengage until the pedal is at the end of it's travel.There are some decent budget clutches on the market right now, though I would not personally use one from QH,Cheers,Bill.Yeah if you go for one of them put a slightly longer clutch actuating pin in, and/or extend the bolt cutaway of the slave cylinder so it goes further into the bellhousing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Or go to stoneleigh and pick up a NOS kit for £30! I guess there are plenty about... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferny Posted January 9, 2008 Author Share Posted January 9, 2008 Looks like I have to go to Stoneleigh then. If I can get there without breaking down. ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 No worries!! Or scab a lift? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicky Blighter Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 Ferny, I bought one of the kits from Canleys for the Spitfire, fits properly and was only about £47.00 and was delivered next day.Other traders etc. etc.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Peter I fitted a canley (new) kit at £47 when we converted the Vit6 from coil to diaphragm clutch and as said no problems,, definitley avoid any form of recon unit Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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