Clutch plate in 4.3 Griff

[KathH]

I have bought a brand new clutch (pressure plate, disk and release bearing) through the small ads of Sprint mag and I am now concerned that having taken the old unit out of my 4.3 Griff that the numbers on the disk itself are not the same as the "new" one.

Can anyone tell me if the "new" one is up to the job?

Original - flywheel side of disk 57528, other side 47810
"New" - flywheel side of disk 53005, other side 7232

I've tried to get some sense from Borg'n'Beck, but their usefulness is somewhat limited.

Thanks in advance for your help. K

[tivhead]

I could'nt answer this problem myself, but I bet Richard Thorpe(Wedge Auto),Mark/Dave(Tower View) or Dave Batty would know. They are all top blokes and would'nt mind giving you some free advice.

Numbers in TVR Sprint. I assume you have it. If not mail me and I will sent relevant info.

Regards
Tiv

[shpub]

The only advice I can give is there are many many variations on clutch bits and it is essential to get bits that match the originals. Even to the point of getting the bits out first and then checking.

Those numbers do not ring a bell either

Steve

[Scruff900]

Agree here - took original clutch bits out first as wasn't sure what TVR decided to use - took dusty plate to parts place and compared fittings. Looking at the stuff first made me realise that the SD1 Rover gearbox contained Sherpa van bits...

[KathH]

Looking at the stuff first made me realise that the SD1 Rover gearbox contained Sherpa van bits...

Crikey - I know they're made by "men in sheds" but a Sherpa van is getting very exotic

[camlifter]

Kath, without sounding sexist (I really mean that), are you tackling a clutch-plate change yourself? Of course I could be wrong - maybe you are a 6ft5 rugby lad with a girl's name (John Wayne was born 'Marion'). Any advice you can give? I can do various jobs around that car, but I have to admit that this was one I would be a little daunted by.

[scruff900]

Taking the clutch out is easy. You just blag yourself a ramp, put the car on it, hoist it up (the car), undo everything near the clutch, that would include the exhaust (3 hrs on my Griff...), notice that the clutch fluid is contained in a little cannister positioned like a cleaner fish on a shark and needs the ballet skills of Rudolf Nearenough to manouvre it round the curvy chassis (no that's not a come on mate...). Then realise that the prop shaft needs 'loosening', then realise that realistically if you're going to 'drop' the thing you really need to move the diff back a couple of inches so loosen the drive shafts, then realise that the tiny bit you're after weighs more than the entire England scrum with all its attachments, then realise that you need more than the 15 cable ties you thought would do to tie everything left dangling, it's easy. ***Oops forgot to mention that all the trim needs to come out of the car first so you can get the gear change, shafts and stuff off as well...
I had the fcuker on my shoulder for about half an hour before my mum came to help me...
Not the funniest job ive ever done...

...Not funnier still was putting it all back together

But the single plate competition it has now works like a switch (and probably does the bits downstream no favours either..), the twin plate would probably rip the diff off its mountings!!

The sherpa van bits (not a dutch footballer) I mentioned strangely enough were fitted to the gearbox of the V8 sherpa van as ragged to bits by our postpeople. Stronger bearings and thingy shaft etc.
I digress...


Edited to add another nightmare see ***

>> Edited by scruff900 on Thursday 28th November 01:42

[KathH]

No offence taken + thanks for the concern.
Most of the work is being done by "him indoors" + I get little bits, bobs and research to do. Very competent "Girl Friday" and my smaller hands definitely come in useful with some stuff.

We're doing the whole engine out and rebuild thing so I've had to learn that cleaning up an entire gearbox in the middle of the living room with petrol is perfectly normal At least petrol smells nicer than brake fluid.
As the engine and gearbox are already out of the car, the clutch seemed a sensible thing to replace while we are at it. We'll just have to see how much of a nightmare it is to put it all back together.

Thanks again. K