That damn clutch !!

Zenswampster · 30th September 2016, 19:52

Hi again,
After 2 lovely days back on the road after solving my power loss problem on my 04 Cdti the damn clutch went. I know from reading the threads it's a common fault and a recurring theme but is there a definitive answer as to the best replacement parts for the slave and master. I'm confused by the varying opinions re Tazu Mk1 and 2, OEM and suppliers, not to mention the choice re pipework or is there anyone local (ish) on the forum who can do the job. The car is currently stranded in Bolton. My mechanic could do the job but I need to get the right ( and the longest lasting parts )and get it back to Bacup somehow or get it to a nearby "expert". Any help and suggestions much appreciated once again.

Stickman · 30th September 2016, 22:21

Andy willi is THE man
Aka the clutch God

His details can be found in the traders section on here
Regards
Chris

trikey · 30th September 2016, 22:22

LUK or Borg and Beck, use nothing else.

Zenswampster · 1st October 2016, 11:14

Looks like the Tazu is out of favour these days then ? I've bitten the bullet and got Andy Willi on the job. Doesn't seem much point struggling myself when there's an expert who's done the job hundreds of times before and will travel. This had better be the last big job this year tho ! I love this car but it's crippling my bank balance !

lesron · 1st October 2016, 16:22

Hi have a 04 diesel manual saloon clutch real heavy compared to any other car i get in to , master cylinder broke and had been thinking of doing the clutch , fitted a tazu mk 1 blead it through a few times aparantly they can trap a bit of air ,still a heavy clutch but better than before 10k later clutch still going

30th September 2016, 19:52	#1
Zenswampster Newbie Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Bacup Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	That damn clutch !! Hi again, After 2 lovely days back on the road after solving my power loss problem on my 04 Cdti the damn clutch went. I know from reading the threads it's a common fault and a recurring theme but is there a definitive answer as to the best replacement parts for the slave and master. I'm confused by the varying opinions re Tazu Mk1 and 2, OEM and suppliers, not to mention the choice re pipework or is there anyone local (ish) on the forum who can do the job. The car is currently stranded in Bolton. My mechanic could do the job but I need to get the right ( and the longest lasting parts )and get it back to Bacup somehow or get it to a nearby "expert". Any help and suggestions much appreciated once again.

30th September 2016, 22:22	#3
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,772 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	LUK or Borg and Beck, use nothing else. __________________ Lest we forget..

30th September 2016, 22:21	#2
Stickman Posted a thing or two Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bordon Posts: 1,856 Thanks: 250 Thanked 403 Times in 352 Posts	Andy willi is THE man Aka the clutch God His details can be found in the traders section on here Regards Chris

1st October 2016, 11:14	#4
Zenswampster Newbie Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Bacup Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Looks like the Tazu is out of favour these days then ? I've bitten the bullet and got Andy Willi on the job. Doesn't seem much point struggling myself when there's an expert who's done the job hundreds of times before and will travel. This had better be the last big job this year tho ! I love this car but it's crippling my bank balance !

1st October 2016, 16:22	#5
lesron Avid contributor rover 75 saloon and tourer Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Hythe Posts: 162 Thanks: 31 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Hi have a 04 diesel manual saloon clutch real heavy compared to any other car i get in to , master cylinder broke and had been thinking of doing the clutch , fitted a tazu mk 1 blead it through a few times aparantly they can trap a bit of air ,still a heavy clutch but better than before 10k later clutch still going