New but still very heavy clutch - Page 2

MSS · 9th August 2019, 10:36

To be fair to the OP and his mechanic Brian, we had enough of the "upgrade" nonsence in relation to these masters/slaves on the forum including from some well known traders. What chance does a non-specialist garage have in these circumstances?

My CDT is going to trikey at the end of the month with an Luk Repset Pro kit. Personally I would never have anything else fitted.

hants34 · 12th August 2019, 16:50

Again thank you for the replies and responses. So, it would seem that although bought in good faith from whom I assumed to be a responsible trader the quality of the parts are not as expected. Unfortunately I am not in a position to spend a further £750 on LUK parts & labour so I guess I will have to put up with what I have, although I will speak to the trader and advise of the issue to see what they say.

On the plus side, I am definitely strengthening my leg muscles, which as a keen cyclist, has to be a plus!

DMGRS · 12th August 2019, 19:35

LuK or Borg & Beck are the lightest of the clutches in my opinion - I've fitted a few others (National and Comline) and while perfectly OK, the former were both much lighter.

We stick to Borg & Beck for this reason, as a heavy clutch rather tarnishes the effortless wafting of a 75 / ZT

12th August 2019, 19:35	#13
DMGRS Discount MG Rover Spares Rover 75 CDTi, 2x MG ZS180 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Hythe, Southampton Posts: 11,320 Thanks: 456 Thanked 3,377 Times in 2,027 Posts	LuK or Borg & Beck are the lightest of the clutches in my opinion - I've fitted a few others (National and Comline) and while perfectly OK, the former were both much lighter. We stick to Borg & Beck for this reason, as a heavy clutch rather tarnishes the effortless wafting of a 75 / ZT __________________ Your trusted MG Rover specialist! Tel: 02380 001133 / Email: [email protected] We now have a 'chat' function on our site for even quicker replies. Give it a try! Remember - discount code FORUM5 for 5% off

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9th August 2019, 10:36	#11
MSS This is my second home Rover 75CDT, Jaguar XF-S 3.0V6, V'xhall Omega V6 Estate, Twintop 1.8VVT, Astra Estate and Corsa 1.2 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7,083 Thanks: 283 Thanked 624 Times in 440 Posts	To be fair to the OP and his mechanic Brian, we had enough of the "upgrade" nonsence in relation to these masters/slaves on the forum including from some well known traders. What chance does a non-specialist garage have in these circumstances? My CDT is going to trikey at the end of the month with an Luk Repset Pro kit. Personally I would never have anything else fitted.

12th August 2019, 16:50	#12
hants34 Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: May 2019 Location: Cotswolds Posts: 12 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Again thank you for the replies and responses. So, it would seem that although bought in good faith from whom I assumed to be a responsible trader the quality of the parts are not as expected. Unfortunately I am not in a position to spend a further £750 on LUK parts & labour so I guess I will have to put up with what I have, although I will speak to the trader and advise of the issue to see what they say. On the plus side, I am definitely strengthening my leg muscles, which as a keen cyclist, has to be a plus!