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Might buy but needs clutch
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29/09/2014 18:22
29/09/2014 18:22
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r2ftw
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Hey guys, I'm thinking about buying a 20v turbo coupe. Car is a bit of a state but it's going for peanuts. Not bothered about looks as it's going to be a track toy.
Problem is the car needs a clutch. I'm a bit of a have a go mechanic but have never done a clutch on a car... is this a job I should be able to tackle myself? I saw someone say it should be about 5 hrs labour in a garage. Has anyone done this themselves?
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Re: Might buy but needs clutch
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29/09/2014 19:12
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johnnybravoturbo
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I've done a few. Lots of things that will catch a novice out,but if your handy with a spanner it might be worth a go.
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Re: Might buy but needs clutch
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29/09/2014 20:55
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Big_Muzzie
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Big_Muzzie
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5 hours?? Ha ha haha!!
Jbt / Joe might beable to do it at a push but I did mine and it took about 16 hours, on a ramp with a buzz gun. It's bloody hard the first time and between me and my dad we've done engine transplants, built kit cars and many clutches on other cars (not alot of room upfront, lots of bits to come off!)
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Re: Might buy but needs clutch
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30/09/2014 10:29
30/09/2014 10:29
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r2ftw
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r2ftw
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Hmmm probably best just to cough up and get a local garage to do it by the sounds of it.
Thanks for the advice guys.
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Re: Might buy but needs clutch
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30/09/2014 15:47
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Big_Muzzie
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Big_Muzzie
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Take it to a specialist, it's about £500. Get belts checked over at same time and enjoy!
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Re: Might buy but needs clutch
[Re: liam_gill]
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01/10/2014 03:12
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Kerr20v
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If it's the car I think it is, that's the least of it's problems, have you seen it yet? I looked at it and pretty much not worth putting a clutch in....
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Re: Might buy but needs clutch
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04/10/2014 14:28
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r2ftw
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Re: Might buy but needs clutch
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07/10/2014 21:24
07/10/2014 21:24
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r2ftw
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Yep, well the chap was called Richard so I'm presuming it's the guy you're talking about. Have passed on that one but am keeping an eye out for a better condition one to use as a weekend car Watch this space. Think Richard is sticking it back on eBay if anyone's interested.
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