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lance
Monday 18th April 2005, 12:44
Got my 143k clutch changed on friday! Thankyou DPA!

Unfortunatly it cost a little more than planned due to having a more expensive Volvo only clutch with built in slave cylinder, quite different and more pricey than on the 850 models!

The old clutch was very pitted and worn , its not suprising I couldnt power launch, and even more suprising it didnt slip more often!

I have even managed to stall her a couple times whilst getting used to her, and havent got round to giving her a good trash as Iam still getting used to her and speed camras are popping up here left right and centre :wtf:
However she feels got like a new car!
Roll on Avon Park later in the year for a under 15 secs :B_steerin
Mrsmopp
Monday 18th April 2005, 12:50
About time too!!! :B_steerin No more 20 second runs then LOL!!

x
Wobbly Dave
Monday 18th April 2005, 14:31
Hasta La Vista BMW! :mgshoot: :rice:
Wobbly Dave
Monday 18th April 2005, 14:32
All you need now is some lowering springs ;)
Martinr
Monday 18th April 2005, 15:08
Which you just happen to have for sale eh Dave :)
Wobbly Dave
Monday 18th April 2005, 15:27
What are the chances? #gasp# ;)
lance
Monday 18th April 2005, 15:58
Wouldnt mind some, but got to put a pram and car seat 1st now , then a new turbo , then a suspension upgrade!
mikej
Monday 18th April 2005, 16:03
Lance how much for de clutch mate i thinks i,m also going to be out of pocket very soon,getting a little fed up waiting for my Rica to take effect !
cheers
mike..... :jaw:
lance
Monday 18th April 2005, 16:36
£350 for an 850T5 clutch fitted,
£530 for a V70t5 clutch fitted ( genuine volvo) incuding main rear oil seal , bearings and slave cylinder.
mikej
Monday 18th April 2005, 19:29
You mentioned volvo only clutch ! what year is yours ? i,ll be looking for a 97(r) which knowing sod and his law will be the more exspensive one.
cheers
mike....... :B_steerin
lance
Tuesday 19th April 2005, 10:39
Yeah it will be , mines a 98 model year registered 1997 on a R plate too!
But you cant fault how long they last
V8guitar
Tuesday 19th April 2005, 16:43
It finally gave up then ? Did it gasp with relief when it came out so that it can retire in comfort after its hard life ??
lance
Tuesday 19th April 2005, 17:02
amazingly it didnt give up! But a few big hill starts orfew more 1/4 runs would have helped it on its way