clutch for Gallardo
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John
Lamborghini Manchester or Lamborghini Birmingham are your best bet for a new clutch for your Gallardo.
You will be asked to pay full price for it BUT you have a proper recourse to their standards and dealership commitment if things aren't too rosey when you get the car back.
Lamborghini Manchester and Lamborghini Birmingham may still offer a reduction in costs for LCUK Members... one of which you might like to become shortly, if just for that saving!
pm me if you would like more information about the Club!
Lamborghini Manchester or Lamborghini Birmingham are your best bet for a new clutch for your Gallardo.
You will be asked to pay full price for it BUT you have a proper recourse to their standards and dealership commitment if things aren't too rosey when you get the car back.
Lamborghini Manchester and Lamborghini Birmingham may still offer a reduction in costs for LCUK Members... one of which you might like to become shortly, if just for that saving!
pm me if you would like more information about the Club!
Edited by XXVIII on Wednesday 22 August 09:59
If you do a search you will see plenty of info regarding where you can get your clutch done.
The dealers do keep an eye on this forum so it's not clever to publically say "Phone Bob, he can do it for £2500"!
One thing to bear in mind is that when an Egear clutch is replaced the electro-hydraulics need re-initialising using a dealer tech's laptop. So if you do have it done by a none-franchise tech, bear in mind that you may still need the services of a dealer.
I think we have a an excellent dealer network, I really do, but they have to charge the prices they're told to, to some extent. And £4500 grand for a £500 clutch is taking the mickey IMO, so getting one fitted for less is common sense. A clutch isn't rocket science, it's a very simple mechanical component like brake discs and pads, and any competent mechanic can fit one.
BTW. Your car may have previously had a relatively hard life to have gone through a clutch in 5000 miles. I've done 16500 miles and mine is only 50% worn (and I don't nanny it). I know I sound like a worn record but it's true.
I'm beginning to develop a theory that a lot of early cars may have changed hands several times, as well as being used as demonstrators, with little care being taken regarding drivetrain sympathy. Someone who only uses it occassionally or doesn't actually own the thing (car dealer?) isn't going to take quite the care a long term owner is. That's hardly a state of affairs unique to Lambos. Pretty much any supercar could be tarred with the same brush, I guess.
Any hoo. Good luck and let us know how you get on.
The dealers do keep an eye on this forum so it's not clever to publically say "Phone Bob, he can do it for £2500"!
One thing to bear in mind is that when an Egear clutch is replaced the electro-hydraulics need re-initialising using a dealer tech's laptop. So if you do have it done by a none-franchise tech, bear in mind that you may still need the services of a dealer.
I think we have a an excellent dealer network, I really do, but they have to charge the prices they're told to, to some extent. And £4500 grand for a £500 clutch is taking the mickey IMO, so getting one fitted for less is common sense. A clutch isn't rocket science, it's a very simple mechanical component like brake discs and pads, and any competent mechanic can fit one.
BTW. Your car may have previously had a relatively hard life to have gone through a clutch in 5000 miles. I've done 16500 miles and mine is only 50% worn (and I don't nanny it). I know I sound like a worn record but it's true.
I'm beginning to develop a theory that a lot of early cars may have changed hands several times, as well as being used as demonstrators, with little care being taken regarding drivetrain sympathy. Someone who only uses it occassionally or doesn't actually own the thing (car dealer?) isn't going to take quite the care a long term owner is. That's hardly a state of affairs unique to Lambos. Pretty much any supercar could be tarred with the same brush, I guess.
Any hoo. Good luck and let us know how you get on.
JohnG1 said:
Crikeymikey - you mention that you have done 16500 miles and have only got 50% wear. How do you know that? I'm looking to buy a Gallardo but this whole clutch issue seems to be a real pain!
With eGear Gallardo's and lambo techy can plug their diagnostic tool into the G and it tells them the wear on the clutch immediately. With the manual its more low-tech where they have to take the car apart to physically measure the wear on the clutch, which i'm told is a pain in the arse (and wallet) job.I think thats how it works anyway!!
mickken said:
crikeymikey said:
If you do a search you will see plenty of info regarding where you can get your clutch done.
The dealers do keep an eye on this forum so it's not clever to publically say "Phone Bob, he can do it for £2500"!
One thing to bear in mind is that when an Egear clutch is replaced the electro-hydraulics need re-initialising using a dealer tech's laptop. So if you do have it done by a none-franchise tech, bear in mind that you may still need the services of a dealer.
I think we have a an excellent dealer network, I really do, but they have to charge the prices they're told to, to some extent. And £4500 grand for a £500 clutch is taking the mickey IMO, so getting one fitted for less is common sense. A clutch isn't rocket science, it's a very simple mechanical component like brake discs and pads, and any competent mechanic can fit one.
BTW. Your car may have previously had a relatively hard life to have gone through a clutch in 5000 miles. I've done 16500 miles and mine is only 50% worn (and I don't nanny it). I know I sound like a worn record but it's true.
I'm beginning to develop a theory that a lot of early cars may have changed hands several times, as well as being used as demonstrators, with little care being taken regarding drivetrain sympathy. Someone who only uses it occassionally or doesn't actually own the thing (car dealer?) isn't going to take quite the care a long term owner is. That's hardly a state of affairs unique to Lambos. Pretty much any supercar could be tarred with the same brush, I guess.
Any hoo. Good luck and let us know how you get on.
I agree with what you are saying. (re dealers)The dealers do keep an eye on this forum so it's not clever to publically say "Phone Bob, he can do it for £2500"!
One thing to bear in mind is that when an Egear clutch is replaced the electro-hydraulics need re-initialising using a dealer tech's laptop. So if you do have it done by a none-franchise tech, bear in mind that you may still need the services of a dealer.
I think we have a an excellent dealer network, I really do, but they have to charge the prices they're told to, to some extent. And £4500 grand for a £500 clutch is taking the mickey IMO, so getting one fitted for less is common sense. A clutch isn't rocket science, it's a very simple mechanical component like brake discs and pads, and any competent mechanic can fit one.
BTW. Your car may have previously had a relatively hard life to have gone through a clutch in 5000 miles. I've done 16500 miles and mine is only 50% worn (and I don't nanny it). I know I sound like a worn record but it's true.
I'm beginning to develop a theory that a lot of early cars may have changed hands several times, as well as being used as demonstrators, with little care being taken regarding drivetrain sympathy. Someone who only uses it occassionally or doesn't actually own the thing (car dealer?) isn't going to take quite the care a long term owner is. That's hardly a state of affairs unique to Lambos. Pretty much any supercar could be tarred with the same brush, I guess.
Any hoo. Good luck and let us know how you get on.
Bit confused why so many are having their clutches failing where other cars 996/997TT and RS4's etc all seem to be fine......jesus, can you boys not see the answer....the Lambo clutches are crap. It's a money spinner for them.
Glad yours is ok CrikeyMikey......for every good one, i'd wager there are a few bad ones.
Bottom line, buy a new Gallardo and be sympathetic with it or be willing to shed out the odd £5k for a clutch everytime it's a full moon.
Edited by mickken on Wednesday 22 August 17:58
mickken said:
Bit confused why so many are having their clutches failing where other cars 996/997TT and RS4's etc all seem to be fine......jesus, can you boys not see the answer....the Lambo clutches are crap. It's a money spinner for them.
My Audi RS4 Cab clutch failed spectacularly at 60 miles on Sept 1st last year when it was a one day old 56 plate. They can all fail badly 
mickken said:
crikeymikey said:
If you do a search you will see plenty of info regarding where you can get your clutch done.
The dealers do keep an eye on this forum so it's not clever to publically say "Phone Bob, he can do it for £2500"!
One thing to bear in mind is that when an Egear clutch is replaced the electro-hydraulics need re-initialising using a dealer tech's laptop. So if you do have it done by a none-franchise tech, bear in mind that you may still need the services of a dealer.
I think we have a an excellent dealer network, I really do, but they have to charge the prices they're told to, to some extent. And £4500 grand for a £500 clutch is taking the mickey IMO, so getting one fitted for less is common sense. A clutch isn't rocket science, it's a very simple mechanical component like brake discs and pads, and any competent mechanic can fit one.
BTW. Your car may have previously had a relatively hard life to have gone through a clutch in 5000 miles. I've done 16500 miles and mine is only 50% worn (and I don't nanny it). I know I sound like a worn record but it's true.
I'm beginning to develop a theory that a lot of early cars may have changed hands several times, as well as being used as demonstrators, with little care being taken regarding drivetrain sympathy. Someone who only uses it occassionally or doesn't actually own the thing (car dealer?) isn't going to take quite the care a long term owner is. That's hardly a state of affairs unique to Lambos. Pretty much any supercar could be tarred with the same brush, I guess.
Any hoo. Good luck and let us know how you get on.
I agree with what you are saying. (re dealers)The dealers do keep an eye on this forum so it's not clever to publically say "Phone Bob, he can do it for £2500"!
One thing to bear in mind is that when an Egear clutch is replaced the electro-hydraulics need re-initialising using a dealer tech's laptop. So if you do have it done by a none-franchise tech, bear in mind that you may still need the services of a dealer.
I think we have a an excellent dealer network, I really do, but they have to charge the prices they're told to, to some extent. And £4500 grand for a £500 clutch is taking the mickey IMO, so getting one fitted for less is common sense. A clutch isn't rocket science, it's a very simple mechanical component like brake discs and pads, and any competent mechanic can fit one.
BTW. Your car may have previously had a relatively hard life to have gone through a clutch in 5000 miles. I've done 16500 miles and mine is only 50% worn (and I don't nanny it). I know I sound like a worn record but it's true.
I'm beginning to develop a theory that a lot of early cars may have changed hands several times, as well as being used as demonstrators, with little care being taken regarding drivetrain sympathy. Someone who only uses it occassionally or doesn't actually own the thing (car dealer?) isn't going to take quite the care a long term owner is. That's hardly a state of affairs unique to Lambos. Pretty much any supercar could be tarred with the same brush, I guess.
Any hoo. Good luck and let us know how you get on.
Bit confused why so many are having their clutches failing where other cars 996/997TT and RS4's etc all seem to be fine......jesus, can you boys not see the answer....the Lambo clutches are crap. It's a money spinner for them.
Glad yours is ok CrikeyMikey......for every good one, i'd wager there are a few bad ones.
Bottom line, buy a new Gallardo and be sympathetic with it or be willing to shed out the odd £5k for a clutch everytime it's a full moon.
Edited by mickken on Wednesday 22 August 17:58
ocks!!!My 04 G has done nearly 1500 miles in 3 weeks and is fine, Verdi even said it was better than most they had experienced...
Basher said:
Just amke sure you get the new sintered clutch that is standard on 06 models...maybe some new clutches are still the old type that dont last...the sintered clutches solve all previous issues apparently...
I know this has been covered to death, but for the sake of clarity ... I have an 04 manual with an E clutch... when/if this goes, do i replace it with another E or the sintered D ? Which is the stronger/better ?I'm sorry, i simply do not believe that Lamborghini have deliberately engineered in a weak clutch just to milk cash from customers. Engineer in a weaker spot to save more expensive components breaking, maybe. It's simply not worth it from a reputational point of view and they are taking the reliability issue very seriously under Audi. Also if this strong one existed and solved all the problems, why bother getting the B, C, D, E and then sintered D type developed ?
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