clutch

[daz the plumber]

ive been trying to get a clutch for my chimaera 4l t5 with out spending a fortune .ive been let down by techniclutch and my car is in bits .ive been to a local autofactors who have a listing for a mg rv8 borg beck re con clutch ,does any one know if its the correct clutch thanks part number first line hk6076

[Pink_Floyd]

I need a new clutch for my 1998 4l T5 gearbox, I had seen the adverts from techniclutch, their price seems low, How did they let you down, if you don't want to say here then send me an email.
Anyone have any other recomendations for reasonably priced clutches.

[daz the plumber]

i spoke to the guy for some time ,seemed decent,and after a long discussion i went for a borg beck clutch set £165 all in .borg and beck are finished now but he said he could get hold of old stock , and then explained that tvr used the very same clutch in the griff 500 so i went for it.the clutch as not turned up ,he said lost in post and they can`t tell me when i can have one .i was planning to go on holiday with my girl freind but its most likely off .they have not even got the uprated one advertised on ebay.the local autofactors stock a first line for mg rv8 ,i was wondering if it is the same

[That Daddy]

Daz,hold out for a new clutch re-con are a big waste of money and your time,try http://www.v8tuner.co.uk/index.phphttp://www.v8developments.co.uk/ or http://www.v8engines.com/ hope this helps;)

[Barkychoc]

Daz Rimmer Brothers at Lincoln have V8 clutches advertised at £146.88

Could be worth a trip up there if you're desperate.

I'm posting the link here but satisfy yourself its the right one - if its wrong it ain't my fault!
(Probably worth taking the old one with you if you go).

Page
http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/rimmer/rover/v8engine/...

Part RB7491
http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/cgi-bin/rimmer?findpar...

Chris

PS V8 Developments quoted me £250 + VAT

Edited by Barkychoc on Thursday 22 May 22:16

[daz the plumber]

thanks far that rpi sell a clutch kit with a lightened fly wheel ,is the tvr lightened as standard

[Barkychoc]

daz the plumber said:

thanks far that rpi sell a clutch kit with a lightened fly wheel ,is the tvr lightened as standard

Well judging by what I've just taken off my V8S I flaming doubt it!

Don't go too light or I think it won't idle very well and will be snatchy at low speed (only quoting what I've read elsewhere).

Rimmers do a standard flywheel not very expensive but I haven't made any enquiries about any of their stuff.
I assume a flywheel comes with a ring gear fitted but worth checking.

Chris

[daz the plumber]

just purchased one from rpi but there is a chance the thrust bearing is wrong as theres a few trpes .the guy seemed ok but tried to sell me everything from new dizzy,mark adams chip,lightened fly wheels . how far do you go ? .

[V8 Animal]

daz the plumber said:

just purchased one from rpi but there is a chance the thrust bearing is wrong as theres a few trpes .the guy seemed ok but tried to sell me everything from new dizzy,mark adams chip,lightened fly wheels . how far do you go ? .

Yes there very good salesmen aswell.

[grahamw48]

Don't buy a cheap/pattern clutch...it's a false economy.

A previous owner of my car had fitted one, which started to slip after only about 4,000 miles non-boyracer use.

The engine is Chim 400HC, but in my 400SE Wedge.

She's away having a proper Borg and Beck original fitted by RT Racing, which isn't cheap, and an expense and inconvenience (loss of my vehicle during this good weather ! ) which could have been avoided.