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Digitalfaze

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well i tried to get the cylinder off but i cant see any way of getting the pin out that connects to the clutch fork, when i was having a nosey at the mechanism i noticed quite a bit off play in the piston area when releasing the clutch the piston does not go all the way back into the cylinder, if you know what i mean, i have to push the clutch fork back. is there usually a bit of play in the slave cylinder or is it suppose to be solid?
 
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Digitalfaze

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got it off eventually piston seems in good condition, refitted etc and problem still there so i guess its to the garage, anyone know what sort of price ill be for a clutch replacement? also was just testing the noise and noticed i can get the clutch fully released slowly but when i accelerate it grinds
 
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Fast Guy

Fast Guy

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Depends where you take it to. A guy off the forum who knows his was around the car £350ish upwards. Any old back street garage - I wouldn't risk it.

Where are you in the country?
 
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Digitalfaze

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im in evesham, just moved down here from scotland so i dont the area very well, there is a nissan/peugeot specialist in town who i was going to drop it in to, or powerstation in tewkesbury but i think thats too far to drive the car in its condition, 350ish was that parts included or just labour as i hear pulsars are a knightmare to do the clutch
 
PobodY

PobodY

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That's just the labour; it's going to be about the same again for an entire clutch kit.

If the slave cylinder is OK; how is the master cylinder?
Any signs of obvious leaks? Look specifically at the carpet behind the pedals because that will soak up a lot of clutch fluid and make it quite obvious.
 
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Digitalfaze

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everything is nice and new around the carpet area no visible leaks, i think the launch just broke something, hope its not the box
 
wrc

wrc

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Like we said, plenty of stock replacement boxes around the forum matey. You would save yourself a lot of money having a go yourself. Look at it this way, at least you can uprate your clutch now?


P.s. Welcome to Gtir ownership.......
 
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Digitalfaze

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i wouldnt know where to start taking the gearbox out, helped do it with my honda but this looks a little out my league, lack of tools and space is another issue, gutted something this serious has happened within 2 weeks, so what are my options clutch wise? im not running very many mods and dont intend to get silly bhp numbers out of it, just a bit of reliability and strong enough to take a bit of a beating now and again lol

i thought of just a standard exedy clutch and is a 2nd hand uprated clutch worth it and ill need a ri'd clutch fork also?

cheers for the help folks very much appreciated
 
PobodY

PobodY

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red reading said:
helix organic
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Seconded. - Like the man says, you get what you pay for.
You're probably allright with a genuine Exedy, but they themselves say it's the most knocked-off clutch on the market so unless you've bought from a registered dealer you can't really be sure.

For reference. Helix:


Exedy:

I think that actually failed because it got soaked in clutch fluid. - I think the cover plates (which look pretty similar) are both made by Daikin, which is Exedy anyway.
 
pulsarmoley

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PobodY said:
Seconded. - Like the man says, you get what you pay for.
You're probably allright with a genuine Exedy, but they themselves say it's the most knocked-off clutch on the market so unless you've bought from a registered dealer you can't really be sure.

For reference. Helix:


Exedy:

I think that actually failed because it got soaked in clutch fluid. - I think the cover plates (which look pretty similar) are both made by Daikin, which is Exedy anyway.
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My first Exedy one failed after 16 months due to the clutch plate cracking and spring popping out, got another which was an improved version(has 6 springs instead of 4?) and done about 25,000 miles on it so far. Im only running circa 270hp though. Will invest in a better one again when it does give up...
 
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Digitalfaze

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yeah i dont think im running that much power anyway, i noticed the helix was coming in at £455 + vat which is a bit out of my budget, £380 is max i can go to which leaves genuine exedy stage 1, exedy stage 2 paddle or ap racing organic clutch?, im assuming i will have to buy the strengthened clutch fork when i uprate the clutch or is this only a concern for bigger power cars etc?
 
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