Clutch life......

[Car Mat]

.... anyone?

I need a new one on my Tuscn II S after only 10,000 miles (when the last new one was put in!). I'm not a particularly heavy footed driver and 2/3 of this mileage is motorway with 1/3 being in typical London traffic.

How long does everyone else's last????

[Macey]

I manage to get about 20k out of mine, it could be that the fingers on the pressure plate have broken which does seem like a common occurance.

Edited by Macey on Friday 24th June 13:03

[Car Mat]

20K a clutch, I could just about put up with, but 10K? Seriously?!

I'm no stranger to TVR's but this seems crazy. I owned 2 Chimaeras over 15 years before I got the Tuscan and only ever needed one clutch in over 75,000 miles. Very different cars I know..... but.... (Sorry - I need to rant a little!)

[Laser Sag]

The one on the sag was changed at 16,000 miles it has since done another 26,000 with over half of that by me and my fellow tivers tell me I am quite a hard driver. Seems fine to me so I am hoping no requirement for a replacement anytime soon.

[Cooper Green]

My 03 MK1 Tuscan had its clutch replaced at just over 21,000 miles , nearly two years ago, so thats 21,000 miles in six years of usage , an average of 3,500 miles a year, and the clutch was still sh**ged. Yes there is a lot of power going through it , and it is very easy to almost use the clutch, (at just above bite), as an automatic to keep it moving in stop start traffic but still it amazes me at the fragility of the clutch asssembly and grade of its components.

To put it into a bizare perspective with no scientific background, my 1988 1.3 fiat uno turbo (bought new and built by robots ), did 140,000 motorway miles in three years and only ever needed tyres, exhaust silencer box, pads and fluids changing !! It rusted to bits but boy the quality of components can only be applauded for a car built by fiat but specced and designed in part by Ferrari.

2,700 miles on new clutch and climbing , will report back.

[Basil Brush]

I think it also depends on set up. With the combination of pedal/master/slave movement it is possible to put too much travel through the clutch causing the fingers to get over stressed.

I have my pedal adjusted so it just releases at fully depressed.

[Daggsy]

30,000 miles and still life in it. It was replaced when the slave cylinder packed up at Back Home 2010

[glow worm]

18k on mine, and it was worn down to the rivets and the case full of muck. I think I'm easy on a clutch my BMW328 has dome 106,000 miles on the original clutch.

[s6boy]

45k and counting. Just made the decision not to replace to see how long it will live. Check alignment of drive train, when I had some trial engine mounts put on I could feel a judder through the clutch when pulling away. Seems the new mounts weren't quite the right size and throwing alignment out, old style refitted and smooth again.

[tuscanturner]

Just had mine changed again with only 12k use! Seems to be a little stressed in the 2s

[Chad speed]

Do you know what the cause of failure was? My Mk1 Tuscan required a new clutch at 22k through pressure plate finger failure, which in normal automotive terms is rare, but seems more common on a S6 than friction plate failure.

[Walford]

Chad speed said:

Do you know what the cause of failure was? My Mk1 Tuscan required a new clutch at 22k through pressure plate finger failure, which in normal automotive terms is rare, but seems more common on a S6 than friction plate failure.

OVER TRAVEL
peddle box set up

[Chad speed]

Walford said:

Chad speed said:

Do you know what the cause of failure was? My Mk1 Tuscan required a new clutch at 22k through pressure plate finger failure, which in normal automotive terms is rare, but seems more common on a S6 than friction plate failure.

OVER TRAVEL
peddle box set up

So what failed, slave cylinder or pressure plate?

[Car Mat]

Chad speed said:

Do you know what the cause of failure was? My Mk1 Tuscan required a new clutch at 22k through pressure plate finger failure, which in normal automotive terms is rare, but seems more common on a S6 than friction plate failure.

Pressure plate finger failure I think they said it was! Seems as though I'm not alone then with frequent replacements.... some small consolation. Oh well she is driving much better now anyway. Thanks for you comments chaps. Rant over.

[NTEL]

36K miles on mine and still going strong Make sure the pedal stop is adjusted correctly

[b2tus]

36K also on mine and still going strong.Hope this post hasn't put the mockers on it!

[twinreal]

Walford said:

Chad speed said:

Do you know what the cause of failure was? My Mk1 Tuscan required a new clutch at 22k through pressure plate finger failure, which in normal automotive terms is rare, but seems more common on a S6 than friction plate failure.

OVER TRAVEL
peddle box set up

I know pedal should be adjusted to a lower biting point. But can you give more details on adjusting the pedal rods, stopper etc. ?
Thank you !


Thomas

[Walford]

twinreal said:

I know pedal should be adjusted to a lower biting point. But can you give more details on adjusting the pedal rods, stopper etc. ?
Thank you !


Thomas

Back wheels off the ground, in gear
person 1 in car press clutch slowly with hand
person 2 try to turn rear wheel, till you feel it clear
person 1 dont press cluth any more, adjust peadle stop to this limit, just over break open
done

[twinreal]

Walford said:

Back wheels off the ground, in gear
person 1 in car press clutch slowly with hand
person 2 try to turn rear wheel, till you feel it clear
person 1 dont press cluth any more, adjust peadle stop to this limit, just over break open
done

Thanks Walford !
Can you take a look at my thread, please ? http://pistonheads.com/xforums/topic.asp?h=0&f...