Chimaera Clutches

[John042]

I'm about to have the clutch and release arm replaced on my 4L Chim. The prices do seem to vary from £145 to £320. Has anyone used Techniclutch the cheaper end of the market? My garage seem to think that a V8 Landrover one is used? Contrary to Steve Heaths advice. Any advice on type and sources would be most helpful. Thanks John042.

[Barkychoc]

It is definately not a Land Rover Clutch - they are 10 inch I think and 2 wheel drive clutch is 9 inch.

I haven't done a lot of miles on my clutch but I paid £20 for a 3 part AP Borg & Beck clutch in a Unipart box, it was advertised as a sherpa V8 van clutch but it has exactly the same part numbers on it as the clutch that came out, and its working fine.

[John042]

Thanks for the imfo Barkychoc. I think the Police used V8 Sherpa's some time ago. I guess once the gearbox is removed the numbers on the clutch should reveal the type fitted. I'm wary of the Techniclutch one being so cheap compared to others. 240hp must require a beefy clutch? Cheers John042

[neal1980]

Do a seach on google for techniclutch reviews and all will be revealed

[John042]

Sh##t see what you mean neal 1980. Not many recommendations!! So whose a good supplier to get a reliable clutch kit from please? John042

[neal1980]

If it were me I would be putting a decent brand AP Racing etc around £250.00 - £300 then job done. I made the mistake of a cheap clutch on mine once and ended doing the job twice.

Whilst you there get the re-inforced clutch arm £30 if memory serves me right, might as well do that at same time.

Ive got a new clutch for mine its from Helix that was custom made for me but im running more BHP now. Could be worth contacting them I know a few people that have used them with no problems.

Dont go the Ebay cheapo route IMO

[minkybob]

I fitted a cheap Techni clutch almost shuck the car to death.
Then bought a AP Racing unit (1999 450) from Clever Trevor works great.
Think 400 clutch may be differnt from a 450/500 worth a check.
Cheers

[John042]

Thanks neal1980, I've already ordered the arm from Clever Tre##r. The one in there at the moment has all the signs of failure, ie rod starting to push through. Since the clutch is the original on 86k I thought it would be prudent to change it. Thanks again for your advice. John042