#1: any differences in clutch kits ? Author: bisphenol-a, Location: AntarcticaPosted: Mon Sep 26, 2011 10:00 am ---- i am in need of a clutch kit and after reading through the forums i realised that maybe not all clutches are equal or maybe i read it wrong. although there are only 3 to look at mainly valeo, sachs and luk, im wondering what difference could i expect if i fit a valeo clutch kit, a sachs or a luk.
found a few ebay sellers selling valeo kits and luk kits for quite similar in price.
price aside, what can i expect from the performance? change in biting point height? etc? or hell should i just grab any of the 3 and get over with it
#2: Re: any differences in clutch kits ? Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Mon Sep 26, 2011 10:03 am ---- Any of those 3 makes will be fine.
#3: Re: any differences in clutch kits ? Author: V9977, Location: Athens, GreecePosted: Mon Sep 26, 2011 10:06 am ---- OEM is Valeo.
#4: Re: any differences in clutch kits ? Author: Howey, Location: Kings LynnPosted: Mon Sep 26, 2011 10:23 am ---- They are all the same.
#5: Re: any differences in clutch kits ? Author: broadblaster, Location: south coastPosted: Mon Sep 26, 2011 10:26 am ---- well they way i looked at it was the oem one is valeo and they only seem to last around 50-60k and they seem to have problems with the thrust bearing chewing its way tho the pressure plate.
so i have gone with a LUK one to see if it will fair any better.
the feel from it is nice and its also nice and light.
#6: Re: any differences in clutch kits ? Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Mon Sep 26, 2011 10:29 am ----
broadblaster wrote:
well they way i looked at it was the oem one is valeo and they only seem to last around 50-60k and they seem to have problems with the thrust bearing chewing its way tho the pressure plate.
Common problem
#7: Re: any differences in clutch kits ? Author: bisphenol-a, Location: AntarcticaPosted: Mon Sep 26, 2011 10:31 am ----
MrBSI wrote:
broadblaster wrote:
well they way i looked at it was the oem one is valeo and they only seem to last around 50-60k and they seem to have problems with the thrust bearing chewing its way tho the pressure plate.
Common problem
common on all 3 makes ? lol
looks like i'll just get the cheapest of the 3 yes yes?
#8: Re: any differences in clutch kits ? Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Mon Sep 26, 2011 10:33 am ----
bisphenol-a wrote:
MrBSI wrote:
broadblaster wrote:
well they way i looked at it was the oem one is valeo and they only seem to last around 50-60k and they seem to have problems with the thrust bearing chewing its way tho the pressure plate.
Common problem
common on all 3 makes ? lol
looks like i'll just get the cheapest of the 3 yes yes?
Normally caused by operator error / riding the clutch pedal.
Who knows how the previous owner treated it
#9: Re: any differences in clutch kits ? Author: Ghosty, Location: WiltshirePosted: Mon Sep 26, 2011 11:25 am ---- Not in a 206, but I can say in my civic coupe, the only one that lasted pass the forecourt of the garage was the sachs one, the oem one didn't even get out the door before it was spat out taking the gearbox with it. Please note it was mr clutch that did the work, so not me fitting it dodgely. Personally I would go with an uprated sporty one.
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#10: Re: any differences in clutch kits ? Author: Seabook, Posted: Mon Sep 26, 2011 12:07 pm ----
MrBSI wrote:
bisphenol-a wrote:
MrBSI wrote:
broadblaster wrote:
well they way i looked at it was the oem one is valeo and they only seem to last around 50-60k and they seem to have problems with the thrust bearing chewing its way tho the pressure plate.
Common problem
common on all 3 makes ? lol
looks like i'll just get the cheapest of the 3 yes yes?
Normally caused by operator error / riding the clutch pedal.
Who knows how the previous owner treated it
it's all because of the driving instructor fault.
i always got told not to put into neutral but to hold the clutch down when waiting for light.
not saying i did that to my pug; at least my old clutch last over 70K.
#11: Re: any differences in clutch kits ? Author: Lee, Location: EnglandPosted: Mon Sep 26, 2011 12:09 pm ---- Think I need a new one. Towing a 3 tonne van full of tools wasn't the best idea
#12: Re: any differences in clutch kits ? Author: Seabook, Posted: Mon Sep 26, 2011 12:09 pm ----
ghosty wrote:
Not in a 206, but I can say in my civic coupe, the only one that lasted pass the forecourt of the garage was the sachs one, the oem one didn't even get out the door before it was spat out taking the gearbox with it. Please note it was mr clutch that did the work, so not me fitting it dodgely. Personally I would go with an uprated sporty one.
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that's insane. what clutch did the car use when it came out from the factory new?
and just because it's called Mr. Clutch; that doesn't mean anything at all.
#13: Re: any differences in clutch kits ? Author: Seabook, Posted: Mon Sep 26, 2011 12:10 pm ----
Lee wrote:
Think I need a new one. Towing a 3 tonne van full of tools wasn't the best idea
that's illegal
#14: Re: any differences in clutch kits ? Author: Lee, Location: EnglandPosted: Mon Sep 26, 2011 12:11 pm ----
Seabook wrote:
Lee wrote:
Think I need a new one. Towing a 3 tonne van full of tools wasn't the best idea
that's illegal
So is speeding
#15: Re: any differences in clutch kits ? Author: broadblaster, Location: south coastPosted: Mon Sep 26, 2011 12:15 pm ----
MrBSI wrote:
broadblaster wrote:
well they way i looked at it was the oem one is valeo and they only seem to last around 50-60k and they seem to have problems with the thrust bearing chewing its way tho the pressure plate.
Common problem
oh yes it seem to happen to all 180's at some point hence why i have gone with the LUK one,only time will tell if its gonna last any better.
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