New clutch - lots of bits?

[diver]

I need a new clutch for a 2002 Tuscan at 27,000 miles as some of the little metal fingers have snapped off (apparently a common problem).

I've spoken to a couple of TVR dealers, both were very helpful, one said just replace the clutch, but the other recommended replacing the flywheel, bell housing inner, and most of the slave cylinder innards too.

Doing the whole lot doubles the cost, so I don't want to do it just for fun. When others have had this done have they replaced the whole lot or just the clutch?

[basil brush]

I would def have the slave cylinder replaced if not done very recently.

[christiaan]

diver said:

(apparently a common problem).

Mine is being done at the moment... however I have only done 4300 miles and the car is 4 months old!

I will enquire as to what they are replacing.

[diver]

I've just spoken to TVR Power and they suggest that it's only on the early cars that you need to change the bell housing. They recommend just the clutch, bearing, and slave cylinder seals, for my 2002 car.

I'm still none the wiser, does anybody have any invoices for having this done where they can see what parts have been charged for?

[basil brush]

I know Hobo has just had his done on his T350 so may be worth asking.

[ehasler]

I had mine done a few months ago. Cost was approx £1k I think, although it was covered by my warranty so I don't know the exact amount.

I had a new clutch plate, release bearing and slave cylinder, although all 3 components were damaged after the release bearing seized which ripped the fingers off the clutch plate and melted the slave cylinder seals

>> Edited by ehasler on Wednesday 28th September 19:05

[nelly1]

ehasler said:

I had mine done a few months ago.

How many miles (approx.) had it done before the end came? ...if you don't mind me asking...

[ehasler]

nelly1 said:

ehasler said: I had mine done a few months ago. How many miles (approx.) had it done before the end came? ...if you don't mind me asking...

About 21,000. Unfortunately, it was on the 1st day of a 3 week driving holiday to Tuscany, but I've just about forgiven the car now

[nelly1]

ehasler said:

About 21,000. Unfortunately, it was on the 1st day of a 3 week driving holiday to Tuscany, but I've just about forgiven the car now

Bad luck mate. Bet you felt !!

[diver]

I feel for you... Especially as I'm in Spain with this broken clutch. You definitely didn't need a new flywheel then?

[ehasler]

diver said:

I feel for you... Especially as I'm in Spain with this broken clutch. You definitely didn't need a new flywheel then?

Not in my case, but I guess it's possible that if the fingers got caught between the flywheel and the clutch plate they could possibly cause enough damage to warrant the flywheel being replaced or at least re-skimmed.