Slipping clutch

[DAVIDOXE]

Am told by Richard at Stratstone that he has seen failures after 2000 miles and up to 70000 miles, its all down to use driving style.
This was a major debate when i had a Maserati, they were said to be weak but a pal of mine had a manual still going strong at 75000 miles and he used to give it terrible stick.

[FFM]

How do you spot a slipping clutch? Is this a symptom: A very gentle acceleration in first or second gear, not going through the 1.3-1.5k revs range smoothly all the times? (car in question is a Manual 4.7)
Thanks

[Jon39]

Go up a hill, high gear, low revs, then floor the throttle.
If the engine revs suddenly rise much faster than you would expect, the clutch is slipping.

Do hope your clutch is working properly.

Edited by Jon39 on Monday 1st February 11:56

[bogie]

Just FYI for those in the market for a new clutch, the OE Aston Martin part is a LOT lighter than the original. I had one fitted last year and was amazed how light it was, just like a "regular" car.

My OE clutch on my 2006 manual lasted 75k miles so I will be happy if this revised one lasts the same

[Jon39]

bogie said:

Just FYI for those in the market for a new clutch, the OE Aston Martin part is a LOT lighter than the original. I had one fitted last year and was amazed how light it was, just like a "regular" car.

(Train spotting again)

Amongst the changes listed by AML for the 4.7, were lighter flywheel and improved clutch.
I don't know whether or not those parts have been changed again since then.

Well done for achieving 75,000 miles. Your mechanical sympathy is clearly top class.