Which clutch kit?

[zed4]

Hi,

I'm thinking of changing my clutch in my car before it lets me down. The car is on 63,000 miles and I can't see any evidence of a clutch change in the service history receipt file (and it's got every single other invoice and receipt in there!) so I assume it's original.

The pedal is so heavy and it bites right at the top of the travel, which can't be good. So I'm going to get it changed sooner rather than later.

So, what do I need to know? Any kits to avoid? Any you recommend? Anything else I should change at the same time?

I've seen these kits so far...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/400300436608?ssPageName=...

http://www.tvrpower.co.uk/store/slug/v8-clutchkit/

http://www.thetvrshop.com/TVR/Parts_details/TVR%20...

http://www.clever-trevor.net/TVR/Parts_details/RV8...

http://www.racetechdirect.co.uk/tvr-car-part-q0025...

Or I hear V8 Developments will also supply clutches, although I've not spoken to Rob yet.

They all seem to differ a bit in price. Are they all the same part?

Cheers,

Dan

[zed4]

Car is a 1997 400 if that makes a difference.

[citizen smith]

Hi ZED4,

I would try JOHN EALES ROVER V8, his kits (std 3500 rover assy.) are good value and he was one of the original ROVER V8 Tuners, hence knows his stuff. Use to do engines for PARIS DAKAR rally etc.

[TVR Beaver]

+1 for John Eales.. I have one of his clutches and 315 BHP with loads of torque... and its sound

[zed4]

What make are they? Any idea of price?

[zed4]

Is the standard Rover clutch ok for the 4 litre? What's fitted as standard by TVR?

[A900ss]

No comments on which clutch to go for but if you should use EBay, do google the seller.

A retailer selling Chim clutches there doesn't have the best of reputations.

Good luck.

[s p a c e m a n]

Not techniclutch, 'twas what I took off of my car and was st, dead after 20k miles according to paperwork.

[QBee]

They are not all the same weight. If the weight of the clutch is your biggest bother (it is for me), then it is worth researching that question before you jump in.

[Andav469]

Clever Trevor are doing the AP Racing clutch kit (cover, plateb and thrust bearing) for £304, if your a member of the TVR club, you get a further 10% discount off the price, this is for the Chimaera 500 (also suitable for the 400's)

£287 delivered.....Bargain

[QBee]

My TVR guy said only this morning to me that he avoids all cheapo alternatives as they simply don't last any time at all. He put the AP one in mine. He's not averse to cheaper products when they are up to the job, but he says you have to buy proper quality parts with clutches, due to the torque of our engines.