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.
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