new clutch dudley recommendations

russell brown · 24th December 2010, 08:21

hi,
i need a new clutch on a 2.0 petrol 2000 w reg. does anyone know of a cheap mechanic or fitter in the black country/ birmingham area, i am aware of a1 clutches but just trying to find cheaper still given the nice time of year its happened!!
if i buy clutch kit of e bay and hire recommended mechanic to do job maybe able to afford it. these things never happen when its convenient hey...
is it much difference in price to have slave done as well? i know its weak spot but funds are the deciding factor for the next couple of weeks.
i get paid on the 7th and looking to get it done then, dont fancy using buses for to long...lol
thanks in advance you lot always seem to come through.
merry christmas

theoldcodger · 24th December 2010, 19:31

I had a mechanic from Dudley who did a head gasket for me. He may be able to help.His number if its any help is 07903077948 his name is Jason.

tvpcop · 25th December 2010, 11:43

A1 Clutches, Tipton.....£320 for my new diesel clutch and slave

stocktake · 25th December 2010, 12:14

Hi Russell, bad luck on the clutch. False economy if you don't have the slave done, it lives in the bellhousing so if it goes later, all out again.

2Diesels · 25th December 2010, 13:51

Definitely worth doing the slave at the same time.......yes I know it's more money but it's such a big job to do it's pointless only doing half:weihnacht2:and in any case the slave is what they call a concentric which includes the release bearing & you should never put a new pressure plate in with an old bearing

russell brown · 25th December 2010, 15:45

im pretty sure its clutch, amateur,
1st=really stubborn, and im not a small bloke.
2nd=will not engage,just crunches away...
3rd=engages, feels very sloppy though
4th=ok
5th=ok, can remove from gear without engaging clutch
clutch bite very high, half inch from top.
I HOPE ITS THE CLUTCH NOT THE BOX...
has been getting progressively worse until got stuck in cul de sac and could smell burnt clutch in cab, wheels where spinning in deep snow did not apply clutch but smell filled cab quick enough, reversed out pulled away and thats when 2nd gear went on vacation. as its been getting worse every day not convinced it could be linkage as first thought. will book into a1 as soon as they open again, just hoping for someone cheaper really, and yes will get slave done to, one of you said 320 for diesel and im sure they are the same box so should be similar price, looks like payday loan though......

2Diesels · 25th December 2010, 15:48

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Originally Posted by russell brown

looks like payday loan though......

Ooh be careful:xmas-smiley-021:

russell brown · 25th December 2010, 15:55

i know, i know...
devil and deep blue sea come to mind. wrong time of year and need car for work. no car no money. borrow 400 from quick quid and pay back nearly 500 at end of month...OUCH
or wait till end of jan, use bus for social stuff, dont get paid for not working and.....you get the picture. beggars cant be choosers

2Diesels · 25th December 2010, 15:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by russell brown

i know, i know...
devil and deep blue sea come to mind. wrong time of year and need car for work. no car no money. borrow 400 from quick quid and pay back nearly 500 at end of month...OUCH
or wait till end of jan, use bus for social stuff, dont get paid for not working and.....you get the picture. beggars cant be choosers

Horrible situation I know but don't get caught out

kaiser · 25th December 2010, 20:52

Luckily, or cleverly, my rovers are automatic. Yet there seems to be a solution I have not heard about, maybe you have not either, It was pointed out to me by a German Rover owner who has installed a couple of my metal thermostats, try this:http://forums.xpowerforums.com/showt...t=31042&page=6
Hope it works!!

24th December 2010, 08:21	#1
russell brown Loves to post mg zt cdti,mgf steptronic, citroen dispatch, ssangyong musso Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: dudley Posts: 382 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	new clutch dudley recommendations hi, i need a new clutch on a 2.0 petrol 2000 w reg. does anyone know of a cheap mechanic or fitter in the black country/ birmingham area, i am aware of a1 clutches but just trying to find cheaper still given the nice time of year its happened!! if i buy clutch kit of e bay and hire recommended mechanic to do job maybe able to afford it. these things never happen when its convenient hey... is it much difference in price to have slave done as well? i know its weak spot but funds are the deciding factor for the next couple of weeks. i get paid on the 7th and looking to get it done then, dont fancy using buses for to long...lol thanks in advance you lot always seem to come through. merry christmas

24th December 2010, 19:31	#2
theoldcodger the Old Codger Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Buckley Posts: 48 Thanks: 16 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	mechanic in the Dudley area. I had a mechanic from Dudley who did a head gasket for me. He may be able to help.His number if its any help is 07903077948 his name is Jason.

25th December 2010, 12:14	#4
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,587 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	Hi Russell, bad luck on the clutch. False economy if you don't have the slave done, it lives in the bellhousing so if it goes later, all out again. __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

25th December 2010, 15:45	#6
russell brown Loves to post mg zt cdti,mgf steptronic, citroen dispatch, ssangyong musso Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: dudley Posts: 382 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	im pretty sure its clutch, amateur, 1st=really stubborn, and im not a small bloke. 2nd=will not engage,just crunches away... 3rd=engages, feels very sloppy though 4th=ok 5th=ok, can remove from gear without engaging clutch clutch bite very high, half inch from top. I HOPE ITS THE CLUTCH NOT THE BOX... has been getting progressively worse until got stuck in cul de sac and could smell burnt clutch in cab, wheels where spinning in deep snow did not apply clutch but smell filled cab quick enough, reversed out pulled away and thats when 2nd gear went on vacation. as its been getting worse every day not convinced it could be linkage as first thought. will book into a1 as soon as they open again, just hoping for someone cheaper really, and yes will get slave done to, one of you said 320 for diesel and im sure they are the same box so should be similar price, looks like payday loan though...... Last edited by russell brown; 26th December 2010 at 10:00..

25th December 2010, 11:43	#3
tvpcop Loves to post MG ZT CDTI 135+ Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Milton Keynes Posts: 434 Thanks: 8 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	A1 Clutches, Tipton.....£320 for my new diesel clutch and slave

25th December 2010, 13:51	#5
2Diesels Trader ZT 260SE, Connoisseur CDT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The Ancient Shire Of Bedlington Posts: 12,597 Thanks: 68 Thanked 506 Times in 305 Posts	Definitely worth doing the slave at the same time.......yes I know it's more money but it's such a big job to do it's pointless only doing half:weihnacht2:and in any case the slave is what they call a concentric which includes the release bearing & you should never put a new pressure plate in with an old bearing

25th December 2010, 15:55	#8
russell brown Loves to post mg zt cdti,mgf steptronic, citroen dispatch, ssangyong musso Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: dudley Posts: 382 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i know, i know... devil and deep blue sea come to mind. wrong time of year and need car for work. no car no money. borrow 400 from quick quid and pay back nearly 500 at end of month...OUCH or wait till end of jan, use bus for social stuff, dont get paid for not working and.....you get the picture. beggars cant be choosers

25th December 2010, 20:52	#10
kaiser This is my second home 75 Tourer 2.5 Auto, 1.8T, 75V8ZT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Johannesburg ZA Posts: 6,200 Thanks: 1 Thanked 859 Times in 613 Posts	Luckily, or cleverly, my rovers are automatic. Yet there seems to be a solution I have not heard about, maybe you have not either, It was pointed out to me by a German Rover owner who has installed a couple of my metal thermostats, try this:http://forums.xpowerforums.com/showt...t=31042&page=6 Hope it works!!