Clutch problems?

[Hexadex]

We were having a blast on the Llanberis pass in North Wales when I noticed a raise in revs for no more speed. On pulling away in first I noticed the revs rose as though you are slipping the clutch then you got traction. I couldn't engage reverse at the time so, I limped it back 145 miles to home.
I am assuming it's the clutch that's kn*****ed. Any ideas on a whats the price I can expect to pay.
Cheers
Hexadex

 

[safrane]

Marios at Autoshield Manchester will give you a good quote, budget for £2k

 

[MAF260]

Yep, all of the symptoms of a failed clutch. Most likely the fingers in the pressure plate will have failed. Cost-wise expect a figure of around £2k if you need to replace everything. There's a lot of labour involved so don't skimp on anything while it's being done. Replace the flywheel, release bearing, spigot bush, clutch sensor etc if there's any concern they might need replacing. Not sure who looks after your car, but I can highly recommend Marios at Autoshield who has done many of these. I sent my car to him from London last year to have my clutch replaced.

 

[Hexadex]

When you say sent, was that on a transporter?
cheers.

 

[MAF260]

Yes, it wasn't driveable. I used a guy recommended by Marios who is used to dealing with high end cars.

 

[Hexadex]

Yes, it wasn't driveable. I used a guy recommended by Marios who is used to dealing with high end cars.

I currently use Graypaul at NOTTINGHAM they offer to match any quotes and they pick your car up in a covered transporter. As you say while the engines out have everything associated with the clutch replaced. It's done 42000 miles on current one, so not bad.

 

[Parisien]

42k miles a good return........once done it lasts another......7-10 yrs...not bad really

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[Hexadex]

42k miles a good return........once done it lasts another......7-10 yrs...not bad really

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I shall think of that as I attempt to relinquish grip on my £2000 plus.

 

[Parisien]

No choice........but then you know it's good selling point in few years time when you change

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[Hexadex]

No choice........but then you know it's good selling point in few years time when you change

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Yes, have to be philosophical about it.

 

[ALiRi]

I too am begining to feel the start of slip on my manual 3200. Any one tried these parts
http://www.sachsperformance.com/Sachs-Performance-Kupplung-Sportkupplung/Maserati/Maserati-3200G
about 1/2 the price of the OEM kit from Eurospares?

Or Im sure that someone had managed to buy one direct from Sachs uk but I cant find the part No anywhere. Any Ideas?

 

[Hexadex]

Phoned Shiltech they Quoted £709.20 clutch kit
£25. Spigot bearing
£400. Labour
£226.84. VAT
£1361.04. Total
phoned Graypaul they did me similar deal now gone on Graypaul transporter!

 

[safrane]

Fingers crossed it is all sorted with no other related issues.

 

[MAF260]

Phoned Shiltech they Quoted £709.20 clutch kit
£25. Spigot bearing
£400. Labour
£226.84. VAT
£1361.04. Total
phoned Graypaul they did me similar deal now gone on Graypaul transporter!

Price sounds fine, but I don't think it includes the release bearing (£250ish from memory) or the flywheel (another £300ish). You may also want to replace the clutch sensor etc. while everything is out. Whatever you do, don't skimp on the release bearing or flywheel, especially if they're the originals. If you've had a slipping clutch I am quite sure you will need a new flywheel as there will be heat marks all over it. Have a read of my experience last year with pics attached:
http://www.sportsmaserati.com/showthread.php/10992-Clutch!?highlight=flywheel

 

[Emtee]

Hill engineering's release bearing is the one to go for over the OEM part if you do replace it.

 

[Parisien]

Ditto what MAF says......racks up to nearly £2k anyways....best truly to get all done...belt and braces plus great selling point

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[Hexadex]

Thanks guys for all the good advice, just waiting for them to call me on what they find. As you all say best to get all of the associated parts changed at the same time, avoids storing up trouble for the future.
Thanks
Hexadex

 

[Woody]

Hill engineering's release bearing is the one to go for over the OEM part if you do replace it.

Do you have any mote info on this Miles? My clutch isnt due yet but I dont think it will be too much longer so no harm getting up to speed

 

[Emtee]

Do you have any mote info on this Miles? My clutch isnt due yet but I dont think it will be too much longer so no harm getting up to speed

Hi Woody, Here's a link to the part. I've fitted one previously to my 4200 and I know others on the forum have used them as well. The build quality is very good and the seals come included and fitted.

I think they offer us a 10 percent discount as well.

http://www.hillengineering.co.uk/catalog/crb360f1s-p-76.html