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KirkJames
26-01-12, 10:48 AM
Right clutch has started to judder now, quite noticeably. I have had a couple of quotes, first one was Mr. Clutch for £363 and the other is a local clutch specialist for £369 all in.
Is this any good??
Also as an after thought, how easy are the wheel bearings to do and is there a How to anywhere?

Many Thanks ;) :)
Captain Peanut
26-01-12, 11:00 AM
Is the judder when pulling away?
KirkJames
26-01-12, 11:58 AM
Yeah mate, also when you take your foot off the accelerator there is a noticeable jerk and I have changed the TPS so don't think it's that.
Captain Peanut
26-01-12, 12:04 PM
Interesting. I only ask because I have exactly the same problems.

The only issue is that if I'm replacing the clutch I'm going to want to drop a lightened flywheel in too ;)
KirkJames
26-01-12, 12:07 PM
Interesting. I only ask because I have exactly the same problems.

The only issue is that if I'm replacing the clutch I'm going to want to drop a lightened flywheel in too ;)

Well I am going to put about half in this month and the rest in March, might look at the cost of a lightened flywheel.
What are the benefits of a lightened flywheel? Faster revving?
Captain Peanut
26-01-12, 12:26 PM
Essentially yes, due to there being less weight on the crank.

Without meaning to hijak the thread does anyone know how easy it is to do a DIY clutch change. I'm thinking the labour savings could be used to replace the release bearing and slave cylinder as well.
Captain Peanut
27-01-12, 09:05 AM
BTW, if you can find someone to just do the fitting EuroCarParts have got 15% off clutch kits at the mo. A kit for a ZS 120 comes out at £88.74
big_wasa
27-01-12, 04:51 PM
Mine also judders but doesnt slip. I will do mine my self and I am also thinking of a light weight fly' Ive done fords and pugs before and the 180 engine stays in so how hard can it be .....
KirkJames
27-01-12, 09:33 PM
BTW, if you can find someone to just do the fitting EuroCarParts have got 15% off clutch kits at the mo. A kit for a ZS 120 comes out at £88.74

The 180 one is a lot dearer unfortunately. Always will be for a v6 ;( That's the pleasure's of owning a powerful car :blink: