Gearbox and clutch mileage

[T4FLY]

At roughly what mileage on the S40 would I require to be thinking about replacing the clutch and gearbox? Considering this when chosing a suitable S40 to put the new engine into.

Cheers.

[t5 pete]

Clutches normally last 80,000 plus depending on mods etc and a gear box it all depends on how you drive im more of a t5 man but the gear boxes are very good and last a long time

[AlanG]

Once had a Merc 312 as a daily drive and never needed a clutch in the 400,000 miles that I had it for. Depends greatly on how it's driven throughout it's life. Not an exact science as they are all treated differently. I also was foolish enough to buy a Morris Ital with 18k that was on it's 3rd one and it was done. Was a young car and got for £90 so no loss as sold it for a tidy sum more. If it needs it then where is the choice? Just like brake pads bud........

[CONDYBOY]

T4FLY, if you are worried just plan on any second hand car needing a clutch and timing belt, if you replace them at least its less to worry about, my v40 needed a clutch at 115k, but the box was fine! I changed the timinng belt asap, even though it had full stealer service records.

[t5 stealth]

as alan g stated,
depends how its driven,
drive like a tw@ then it will wear out quicker.
gota do mine soon,:( nearly 160.000 & its 1st clutch

[S70T5Chris]

My T4 has covered 150k and is still on the original clutch. It's had a fairly hard life and still gets ragged daily!

[fireclown]

i have a v40 diesel with 190.000 on it. it is still the original clutch and gearbox. i have no problems with it.

[t4 chump]

My T4 has covered 150k and is still on the original clutch. It's had a fairly hard life and still gets ragged daily!
is the engine and every thing still sound with 150k on

[S70T5Chris]

is the engine and every thing still sound with 150k on

yeah, engine done 150k too. all runs sweet as a nut still. been tracked in this country and at the nurburgring. she's still more than happy!

[t4 chump]

and i was gettin worried at 112k

[Filterlab]

My T5 has its original gearbox and clutch, albeit an uprated clutch; both still wonderful at 174,000.

[PaulZX]

I've just had my clutch done, first clutch (yes I have FULL history), at 199,000 miles...

[S70T5Chris]

The clutches do seem to be long lasting in the T4's and T5's. Although, the last clutch in my T5 lasted less than 10k, but I am now running 375lb/ft!