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Title: Re-Manufactured Clutch???
Post by: Rmachines on 23 April 2007, 00:48

I have just got my self a re-manufactured clutch off ebay.... but how exactly do you re-manufacture a clutch??? is there such a thing?  This chap sells them for lots of diffrent cars, i managed to win it for 99p with the full kit so i'm not complaining.

Title: Re: Re-Manufactured Clutch???
Post by: Len on 23 April 2007, 09:43

They keep the metalwork and renew the bearing pads. Although the thrust bearing should be new?
Personally I wouldnt even dream of putting it in a car of mine!

Good luck with it mate!

Title: Re: Re-Manufactured Clutch???
Post by: Rmachines on 23 April 2007, 11:15

Well when your clutch is about to go and you don't have a penny to spare a clutch for 99p is a life saver.  I know its not ideal but it will do me for now... hopefully

Title: Re: Re-Manufactured Clutch???
Post by: Len on 23 April 2007, 11:41

I would ask what they did with the thrust bearing.
You gonna fit it yerself?

Title: Re: Re-Manufactured Clutch???
Post by: Rmachines on 23 April 2007, 14:30

I doubt i will fit it my self i havent got the time.  It all looks new

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=013&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=230117854792&rd=1&rd=1 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=013&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=230117854792&rd=1&rd=1)

Title: Re: Re-Manufactured Clutch???
Post by: Len on 23 April 2007, 14:39

I dont see a thrust bearing in that photo.

Title: Re: Re-Manufactured Clutch???
Post by: Rmachines on 23 April 2007, 15:15

Actually thats probably a good thing, i would replace that with a new one, not to pricy.

Title: Re: Re-Manufactured Clutch???
Post by: monzablue16v on 23 April 2007, 19:16

I have a remanufactured clutch plate on mine been on for about 600 miles no worries so far and it's better than the old one :)

Title: Re: Re-Manufactured Clutch???
Post by: gtimk1cab on 23 April 2007, 20:52

we use re-man clutchs at work and they are no probs!!

think you got a bargin if u ask me!!

sayin that dont think i would use one unless i was skint!!

Title: Re: Re-Manufactured Clutch???
Post by: Rmachines on 23 April 2007, 22:45

Well don't forget my car is only a 1.4 and i really cant afford to spend that sort of money on something that will probably blow up in a few months anyway, 99p for a clutch is fantastic i dont drive it hard... to much :smiley:

Title: Re: Re-Manufactured Clutch???
Post by: DogDay on 23 April 2007, 23:07

99p - bargain mate :grin:

fit it yourself to avoid labour charges & even if it only lasts a year you're still laughing...

DD :cool:

Title: Re: Re-Manufactured Clutch???
Post by: gtimk1cab on 24 April 2007, 07:55

yeah mate i agree what a bargin and fit yourself save some money, i dont even buy or fit mine as work pay for them so im quids in!!

Title: Re: Re-Manufactured Clutch???
Post by: Rmachines on 24 April 2007, 10:39

I wish my work would pay for mine  :cool:

I don't think i'm up to fitting a clutch, I wouldn't mind doing it at all its just not having the right tools, its really gets to me when i haven't got the tools i need and i end up breaking it.

Does any one know what sort time time it takes to have it fitted in a garage?  and what sort of price?

Title: Re: Re-Manufactured Clutch???
Post by: Len on 24 April 2007, 10:53

Just dont go to Mr Clutch!

Title: Re: Re-Manufactured Clutch???
Post by: Rmachines on 24 April 2007, 19:18

I have a question.... I got the clutch today (all looks good)  But that do the four springs on the friction plate do?  doesn't seem to move anything