1993 Diablo clutch

[OSMojo]

Dear all

What options are there for clutches for a 1993 2wd Diablo? I know on a 92 Diablo I once had it had a new Murcielago clutch, which was light and smooth, so I know Diablos aren't stuck with just the one OEM choice (currently at £2k on eurospares), but I don't know what makes are compatible. Anyone know what the choice is?

[yellowtr]

OSMojo said:

Dear all

What options are there for clutches for a 1993 2wd Diablo? I know on a 92 Diablo I once had it had a new Murcielago clutch, which was light and smooth, so I know Diablos aren't stuck with just the one OEM choice (currently at £2k on eurospares), but I don't know what makes are compatible. Anyone know what the choice is?

Original clutch is a Sachs clutch and the thrust bearing has been on back order for some time and is very expensive. Best option is to fit the later system (Valeo) but does require some mods to do it, but it a very worthwhile change. Where are you based?

[OSMojo]

yellowtr said:

Where are you based?

SW London

[jeremyc]

OSMojo said:

yellowtr said:

Where are you based?

SW London

I reckon Autofficina can probably help you out, and they're local.

[OSMojo]

Thanks for the replies, yes I know Autofficina, they are always really good and trustworthy. It was more that I wanted to know the options before jumping in.

[Ferruccio]

Why do you think you need a new clutch?

It’s just I thought I did but turned out I didn’t.
There was some dirt/rubbish down in the gear leaver slots which was why I had trouble engaging certain gears.

[OSMojo]

Ferruccio said:

Why do you think you need a new clutch?

It’s just I thought I did but turned out I didn’t.
There was some dirt/rubbish down in the gear leaver slots which was why I had trouble engaging certain gears.

It feels like it's slipping, but really slipping. I bear it in mind thought, it certainly would be nice if it was a false alarm.

[Ferruccio]

OSMojo said:

Ferruccio said:

Why do you think you need a new clutch?

It’s just I thought I did but turned out I didn’t.
There was some dirt/rubbish down in the gear leaver slots which was why I had trouble engaging certain gears.

It feels like it's slipping, but really slipping. I bear it in mind thought, it certainly would be nice if it was a false alarm.

My issue was I couldn’t engage first gear.
You’ve obviously got a different issue.

[George 500]

My '93 car had a Murci clutch fitted before I bought it and that seems to work very well.

I sat in a car with an original clutch and could not believe how heavy it was by comparison!!

Mike Pullen at Carrera Sport (who is based at Haywards Heath) would be worth calling. He is a mechanic rather than a dealer and is not only an expert but also realistic about keeping the cars going using ingenuity rather than wonga