New Clutch Needed

[theblacktuscks]

My November 2001 Tuscan S @ 15,100 miles needs a new clutch. I'm dissapointed at having to replace the clutch so early. I had hoped to get about 30,000 miles on the clock before having to replace this item. Factory can't fit me in until early May so my choices are to 1) wait or 2)use a nearby dealer. My choices would be HL Gorner, Warrington; or Harrogate Horseless Carriages. I think I've seen some information on PH re an independent in Stockport. Any useful comments/information would be helpful. Comments and experiences re garages/dealerships should be e-mailed directly to me please via my profile.

[Waveboy14]

Just got my VW Caddy back from the dealer. Needed a new clutch AND gearbox!

Just has a mere 30,000 miles on the clock, bought from new! For all (non)TVR-owners wondering about purchasing something German just for the reliability issue ... THINK AGAIN

Maybe it's got to do with me trying to keep up with those supercars (in my dreams)

[chim450]

I have not used the others, but have found Christopher Neil's service department excellent. Their work is always top quality and they bend over backwards to accomodate the customer.

The independent you were talking about is SFR engineering in Stockport. They have a web-site, just do a search on google.

[li'l pugs]

Clive, Can't recommend Shane enough mate....SFR Engineering Stockport. 01614800101. Nice guy, knows what he's doing and doesn't take the p*ss.
Look here: www.sfr.clubtvr.co.uk/nav.html www.sfrengineering.co.uk

>> Edited by li'l pugs on Friday 19th March 17:20

>> Edited by li'l pugs on Friday 19th March 17:20

[Naith]

Picking mine up from clutch surgery today. The slave went. It's got 30k on it. (It's under warranty, but clutches aren't covered. I think this is true of all warranties, but if you know different, then please let me know!)

The Chimaera 500 I had before the Tuscan had around 40k on it by the time I let her go, and she'd gotten through 3. Would that you could, but you can't really pick a number and say: this clutch'll last me 30k.

[chim_girl]

I've just had my clutch replaced by HL Gorner. Fantastic service.

[vindaloo]

mine went after 5.5k miles!! wear and tear apparently

[Mrs Fish]

So good you thought you would tell us twice

[chim_girl]

Mrs Fish said:

So good you thought you would tell us twice

[jpf]

I am in the USA, but have admit that I am surprised by the short life of the TVR clutch. My 1995 RX-7 has 97,000 miles driven daily in all types of conditions is still on the original clutch.
Then again, I don't do track days on a regular basis--the RX-7 has been on the track twice and hit 120 MPH in 8 years of ownership. Lots of 90MPH on the open highway.

[swast4]

I have a suspect slave cylinder failure on my 2001 tuscan, could you tell me what your symptons where ? My car has just got to 16000 miles and I went for spin and whilst waiting on a steep hill the car started to snatch, when I got on the open road I found it difficult to select the gears I had to double de clutch and blip the revs. After speaking to a friend who new I was running low on my brake pads, thought that I could have run low on fluid which also supplys the clutch and drawn some air in. After picking his brain I found where to top up the fluid which wasn't that low and bleed the clutch. The clutch is working much better now but have felt that snatching feeling a couple of times in first and feel it could be a little bit smoother to change gear. The fluid that I got from bleeding the clutch was black.
P.S. who the hell thought it was a good idea to put the brake reservoir behind the peddles, almost impossible to top up and very difficult to see the level as the brake fluid is clear.
any input would be appreciated.

Thanks.............Adam

[Neilus]

Naith said:

Picking mine up from clutch surgery today. The slave went. It's got 30k on it. (It's under warranty, but clutches aren't covered. I think this is true of all warranties, but if you know different, then please let me know!)

WH paid for it when mine failed on the Cerbera.

Neil.

[Graham66]

swast4 said:

I have a suspect slave cylinder failure on my 2001 tuscan, could you tell me what your symptons where ? My car has just got to 16000 miles and I went for spin and whilst waiting on a steep hill the car started to snatch, when I got on the open road I found it difficult to select the gears I had to double de clutch and blip the revs. After speaking to a friend who new I was running low on my brake pads, thought that I could have run low on fluid which also supplys the clutch and drawn some air in. After picking his brain I found where to top up the fluid which wasn't that low and bleed the clutch. The clutch is working much better now but have felt that snatching feeling a couple of times in first and feel it could be a little bit smoother to change gear. The fluid that I got from bleeding the clutch was black. P.S. who the hell thought it was a good idea to put the brake reservoir behind the peddles, almost impossible to top up and very difficult to see the level as the brake fluid is clear. any input would be appreciated. Thanks.............Adam

That is the ideal place to put the reservoir - when you are making up the pedal box, it is nice and close to the pedals and all mounted together so it i quicker to install - it is just when you are trying to top it up that it becomes a pain.
I found getting my head down in the foot well on my back I could just about get to the cap, then, by using a half full tin of fluid I could top it up without spilling any - of course a rag came in handy just in case!
I think the assembly was put together by a chiropractor

Graham

[theblacktuscks]

Got my car back from HHC now with a new clutch. What a difference. I thought that the clutch pedal was just heavy but now it's really easy. Best part of it is that HHC have got Warranty Holdings to contribute about half. Worst part is that WH is now in administration and I've had to pay the dealership and I am having to submit the agreed claim to WH for payment. Ah well!