New Clutch needed????

[maserati300]

Hi - not long had 43.5K service. used ot have the dreaded Spigot bearing squeal but seems clutch was adjusted at service to reduce this. clutch approximately 69% worn but we all know how unreliable the readings can be.

Drove her last sat and noticed the car had difficulty dropping from 3rd to 2nd gear. I can hear her clunking/attempting to drop in to 2nd gear but it just wouldn't engage. indicator remained flashing in 3rd. pulled over, turned off the car and switched battery off/on then flipped paddles and hey presto it dropped in to neutral. started the car, selected 1st gear and i was away. got home ok but noticed every time i stopped in traffic it wouldn't change down in to first automatically. i would have to pull left paddle to get first. was one more instance where she struggled to automatically drop from 3rd to "nd but quick flicking of the paddles averted gears being stuck.

so......does this sound to you like the clutch is on it's way out? There was no warnig/indicator lights on panel. already had F1 pump replaced with new relay.

these things always seem to happen when you need it least. getting married in 7 weeks and the Fiance has already told me no way can i spend the £2k for a clutch......she has a point I suppose

 

[Chrisbassett]

It may just need a re-calibration. Go and see your local indie garage with an SD system and they can either do that for you or give you the bad news...

 

[conaero]

This is the initial signs of what a clutch does when it reaches the end of its life.

I would do as CB suggests and have it recalibrated, it has been know to sort some issues and you might get another 6 months/year out of it.

 

[EnzoMC]

getting married in 7 weeks and the Fiance has already told me no way can i spend the £2k for a clutch......she has a point I suppose

totally understand your position....

more to the point - a big Congratulations! on getting married...





you could ask the bride to be, if you can have this as a wedding gift from your guest....

 

[maserati300]

Enzo - i like your thinking!!! and thank you. can't lie I am thoroughly looking forward the my big day!

Conaero/Chris - yes will go to see Autofficina probably next weekend. Fingers crossed some magic can be worked!

 

[conaero]

I really enjoyed my wedding day, the votes still out on from that point forward.

 

[zagatoes30]

I really enjoyed my wedding day, the votes still out on from that point forward.

Tut, Tut she lets you keep your toys so that is a massive plus

 

[conaero]

Thats my issue, "lets" me keep my toys.

The way I see it, the time between moving out from your parents and getting married is living.

Nah, shes alright, I am just kidding.

 

[Felonious Crud]

To quote Reginald D. Hunter in today's Times: “British women complain to me about how unmanly their men are. But ladies — you are contributing in no small way to this unmanliness by constantly busting their balls.â€

SM WAGs excluded, of course.