ALEX 98 1 Cars Posted April 4, 2007 (edited) Sounds about right for the clutch to start slipping. I noticed it first on the motorway in fith gear, then a week later I noticed it in fourth gear. I was expecting it to look worse than it did though. What do you think? I havn't tried the new one yet as I'm waiting for the shop to open as a jubilee clip for the radiator hose broke on me. Edit: I don't need to tell you which one is the old clutch, but for those who havn't ever seen one, The new one is on the left!. Edited April 4, 2007 by ALEX Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaveK 0 Posted April 4, 2007 you having fun changing it? I always hate doing clutches, so many bruised and bleeding knuckles Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beastie 1 Posted April 4, 2007 Hmm.. clutch life depends upon how it's used and TBH 60,000 miles sounds like it's been treated mercilessly. I usually get at least 100,000 miles out of much more primitive an much more heavily loaded clutches fitted to older classics like Jag MK 2. The clutch in the 205 should last much longer than this unless you are slipping it like b*ggery on hill starts or else caning it to within an inch of its life in search of extra acceleration. The centre plate in the photo looks like it has plenty of life left in it so perhaps it's the cover plate which is the culprit here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ALEX 98 1 Cars Posted April 4, 2007 you having fun changing it? I always hate doing clutches, so many bruised and bleeding knuckles I found it quite easy thanks with no injurys yet. The new on is in and only the rad needs to be plumbed up. Took me 3 nights of 2 hours of daylight (6 hours). I found an easy way to get the box on and off by myself using the trolly jack. There is a lug not used for anything sticking out the bottom. I sit this in the cup of the trolly jack and its a perfect balance point for the gear box to sit in letting you guide it in place. The first time I did one with two mates it took longer and was a lot harder as we tried to monuver it in position. Hmm.. clutch life depends upon how it's used and TBH 60,000 miles sounds like it's been treated mercilessly. I usually get at least 100,000 miles out of much more primitive an much more heavily loaded clutches fitted to older classics like Jag MK 2. The clutch in the 205 should last much longer than this unless you are slipping it like b*ggery on hill starts or else caning it to within an inch of its life in search of extra acceleration. The centre plate in the photo looks like it has plenty of life left in it so perhaps it's the cover plate which is the culprit here. Yeah it's had an hard life . Both cluches are LUK ones, and it did get swaped over from my old engine 30,000 miles ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrwn8304 0 Posted April 5, 2007 I found it quite easy thanks with no injurys yet.The new on is in and only the rad needs to be plumbed up. Took me 3 nights of 2 hours of daylight (6 hours). I found an easy way to get the box on and off by myself using the trolly jack. There is a lug not used for anything sticking out the bottom. I sit this in the cup of the trolly jack and its a perfect balance point for the gear box to sit in letting you guide it in place. The first time I did one with two mates it took longer and was a lot harder as we tried to monuver it in position. Yeah it's had an hard life . Both cluches are LUK ones, and it did get swaped over from my old engine 30,000 miles ago. Changed the clutch and gearbox in my 1.6 in 4 hrs from start to finish I must be doing something wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve@cornwall 100 Posted April 5, 2007 Changed the clutch and gearbox in my 1.6 in 4 hrs from start to finish I must be doing something wrong. I,m down to 3 hours now! Nothing more technical than a trolley jack.and all on my own (Don't take the rad out though) Clutch plate looks about the same for wear as the last couple I've changed from a 1.9- the 1.6 seems to go strong even when down to chewing rivet heads, even done a couple that had completely disintegrated, apparently driving fine until drive was lost all of a sudden. Clutch plate was just a collection of metal vanes! Both cars were bought as "needs gearbox"! but not both by me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtek 0 Posted April 5, 2007 doing my first change at the moment, admittedly we have been held up by parts availability but managed to crush my thumb between the gearbox mount somehow yesterday and get it stuck there for a minute, and now i can't bend it, after that it took ages to get the box out but it moved in the end, really have no idea how hard it will be to fit back in... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrwn8304 0 Posted April 5, 2007 I,m down to 3 hours now! Nothing more technical than a trolley jack.and all on my own (Don't take the rad out though) Clutch plate looks about the same for wear as the last couple I've changed from a 1.9- the 1.6 seems to go strong even when down to chewing rivet heads, even done a couple that had completely disintegrated, apparently driving fine until drive was lost all of a sudden. Clutch plate was just a collection of metal vanes! Both cars were bought as "needs gearbox"! but not both by me lmao with how many coffee breaks thrown in. I find it easier to to put the box back in lieing on your back with the gearbox on top of you with the trolley jack at close hand for support should you need it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve@cornwall 100 Posted April 5, 2007 lmao with how many coffee breaks thrown in. I find it easier to to put the box back in lieing on your back with the gearbox on top of you with the trolley jack at close hand for support should you need it. "ere! I'm chuffed with 3 hours Relaxed pace, but coffee breaks are for geeks! but fag breaks, whilst surveying your progress from every available angle............. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrwn8304 0 Posted April 5, 2007 "ere! I'm chuffed with 3 hours Relaxed pace, but coffee breaks are for geeks! but fag breaks, whilst surveying your progress from every available angle............. Too true m8 3hrs nice going Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
