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The cat section was pretty poor too but I got it all rewelded properly with 200 cell 40g loaded cats only last week
The 5” ones fitted then?
The cat section was pretty poor too but I got it all rewelded properly with 200 cell 40g loaded cats only last week
The 5” ones fitted then?
Yup fitted them the other day. There has been a definite improvement in throttle response over those tiny 100 cell cats
I'm really enjoying reading your posts, many thanks for taking the time.
Really enjoying this Fernando!
Eb
Hi Fernando, great thread and take my hat off regarding the jobs you've tackled.The car is currently in the custody of AV engineering for its annual service. I have had clutch change in the back of my mind for a while (in reality since buying the car). The bite point on the clutch pedal has always been high up on the pedal throw and the bearings have been grumbling. Upon inspection this year Aldous spotted the thrust bearing is leaking and the clutch plate is visibly thin when looking through the inspection hole. t
Hi Fernando, great thread and take my hat off regarding the jobs you've tackled.
Just my limited bit of knowledge I've gained through here, Maserati Life and my own recent experiences is that the clutch pedal even with a new clutch will only bite right at the top, the thrust bearing goes bad before the actual clutch wears out, the pilot bearing also seems to wear along with the thrust bearing.
I do believe in the right conditions the clutch could last into very high mileage figures but the bearings seem to give up earlier.
Mark
My thrust bearing was still turning but rough and noisy when turning it along with a pilot bearing that had a slight tight spot, both these created some awful noises, the clutch was about half worn at 69k mileage, Mike X's post regarding his noisy clutch and sudden failure is what sprung me into action as I'm guessing once the release bearing did actually seize it must act like a grinder on the clutch fingers. In theory with an uprated Hill release bearing and new clutch and perhaps a better quality pilot bearing that should be clutch problems sorted for a very long time.Cheers Nibby. There is a big wet patch of brake fluid where the thrust bearing is leaking. On top of that for a little while the spigot bearing has been making a loud honk when I pull away when the engine is not fully hot. More recently when I drop the clutch pedal I hear a rattle and chatter come from below me which I assume is the thrust bearing grumbling. Mileage is at 68-69k miles and there is no evidence of a clutch change so I would say the option is do it now, try to stretch it until next year's service (when it is a major service = more cost and subsequent price rises on parts and labour) or scenario three is potentially breaking down before next year and having it recovered to AV for repair...
Point taken on the pedal, it's hydraulic so it would self adjust right? The bite point moving is a characteristic of a fully cable operated clutch. I am changing all associated parts clutch, flywheel, uprated hills engineering thrust bearing and spigot bearing - £2k parts bill just on those but no point leaving something buried in there that could fail
My thrust bearing was still turning but rough and noisy when turning it along with a pilot bearing that had a slight tight spot, both these created some awful noises, the clutch was about half worn at 69k mileage, Mike X's post regarding his noisy clutch and sudden failure is what sprung me into action as I'm guessing once the release bearing did actually seize it must act like a grinder on the clutch fingers. In theory with an uprated Hill release bearing and new clutch and perhaps a better quality pilot bearing that should be clutch problems sorted for a very long time.
Maserati don't do us any favours by charging the amount they do on a new clutch on a discontinued model especially when you see the price of a Valeo clutch on more common cars.
Really enjoying this thread fifty, wish this was up when I bought mine!
There is a chap out near Norwich that I think can reline them I will try and get the number tomorrow and pass it on.My original plan was to get the clutch relined but the guy at MD Clutches is retiring so it's a no go option.
Only half worn at 69k miles thats impressive, you or the previous owners must be gentle on it. Honestly I think mine started slipping when changing up gears aggressively when I was trying to keep up with certain formers in their Stradales going to the Alton meet last April