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Old 13th August 2021, 15:46   #11
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Most repair shops do not want you to supply the parts needed as there is no "mark-up" in it for them !
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Old 13th August 2021, 18:22   #12
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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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Old 15th August 2021, 21:00   #13
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Hi After lots of unsuccessful attempts to sort out my clutch I have handed the problem to the dealer from whom I bought the car new in 2003. Though they no longer sell Rovers some of their fitters have been there long enough to be familiar with them or so I am lead to believe.
I spoke to one today who seemed not to know where they can now obtain replacement parts and so I am wondering if our readers might be able to recommend one. I am based in the southeast though don't see that as important.
I often receive emails from DMGRS but they don't include a return email address or phone number.
The car is a 2003 Rover 75 CDTi Tourer
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Old 16th August 2021, 09:41   #14
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They're more than welcome to get in touch with us - clutch parts for these cars need to be chosen with care by companies who work with the people installing them for feedback.
We deal with the trade all day every day, and we put an awful lot of time and effort into getting parts 'right' for these cars, and investing more than half of our profit back into production of hard-to-find parts.

Just as a side note, our email address and telephone number should be on the bottom of the email - and if not, any link you click on the email will take you to our site with both in bold text at the top of the page
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