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Ducati750cc · 13th August 2021, 18:22

A normal clutch as in the 75 is a simple bit of kit.

I can't understand Beadles reticence in the matter.

Slightly understandable, but only slightly, if it was say a 1920's car, something exotic from afar, something cobbled together mating a gearbox and engine together from different marques with an adaptor plate etc.

I have a feeling they don't want the work but won't admit it.

A sign of a good garage and good mechanics are they accept and enjoy a challenge to circumnavigate problems.

Other than being a bit awkward to work on, compared to many other very easily accessible cars, that's the only problem.

So with the correct kit, a pit or ramp, a good mechanic who knows how to fit and bleed clutches, one who also checks the condition of the relevant mating parts, it should be no more than a two to three hour job.

Ask Beadles, if a Landrover or BMW, some of which have exactly the same engine, gearbox and clutch came into their workshop, would they fit a clutch kit to one, if they say yes, then ask them why they can't source a clutch kit for yours from the same place !

Time to get a better garage methinks !

Who ever you end up with, make sure they fit a slave cyl guide tube, many get away without fitting a new one, many wish they had done a few hundred miles down the road, when it has to come apart again, a new master cyl may also be advisable so you know all will be well for the next 100,000 miles.

As a final note, there are many folk on here and other places who change them very successfully, on the drive, on their backs, with basic hand tools, a jack, axle stands and possibly a mate when two pair of hands are needed, if they can do it with minimum tools and equipment, so should Beadles.

13th August 2021, 18:22	#12
Ducati750cc Loves to post Rover75 tourer Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Ashton Posts: 428 Thanks: 121 Thanked 206 Times in 145 Posts	A normal clutch as in the 75 is a simple bit of kit. I can't understand Beadles reticence in the matter. Slightly understandable, but only slightly, if it was say a 1920's car, something exotic from afar, something cobbled together mating a gearbox and engine together from different marques with an adaptor plate etc. I have a feeling they don't want the work but won't admit it. A sign of a good garage and good mechanics are they accept and enjoy a challenge to circumnavigate problems. Other than being a bit awkward to work on, compared to many other very easily accessible cars, that's the only problem. So with the correct kit, a pit or ramp, a good mechanic who knows how to fit and bleed clutches, one who also checks the condition of the relevant mating parts, it should be no more than a two to three hour job. Ask Beadles, if a Landrover or BMW, some of which have exactly the same engine, gearbox and clutch came into their workshop, would they fit a clutch kit to one, if they say yes, then ask them why they can't source a clutch kit for yours from the same place ! Time to get a better garage methinks ! Who ever you end up with, make sure they fit a slave cyl guide tube, many get away without fitting a new one, many wish they had done a few hundred miles down the road, when it has to come apart again, a new master cyl may also be advisable so you know all will be well for the next 100,000 miles. As a final note, there are many folk on here and other places who change them very successfully, on the drive, on their backs, with basic hand tools, a jack, axle stands and possibly a mate when two pair of hands are needed, if they can do it with minimum tools and equipment, so should Beadles. __________________ Common sense isn't a gift, it's a punishment because you have to deal with everyone who doesn't have it.