Clutch is DEAD!

1. mitchyg_saxo Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2007 wolves Posts: 320 SAXO VTR

   #1 23rd April 2010, 14:02

   
   i had this clutch fitted 3 months ago and now its dead lol, exploded andn showerd my mates car in bits!!
   
   anyone recommend a good quality clutch?
   
   cheers
2. frankie Saxperience Addict Joined: Apr 2006 Frome, down deepest, darkest zummerset Posts: 12971 VTRallye

   #2 23rd April 2010, 14:04

   valeo...
3. mitchyg_saxo Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2007 wolves Posts: 320 SAXO VTR

   #3 23rd April 2010, 14:10

   tht was a valeo
4. blackie_2k5 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2008 Birtley Posts: 22253 VTR Turbo, 106 xsi track slag, Transit recovery, B

   #4 23rd April 2010, 14:13

   if that was changed 3 month ago you need to learn how t drive!!!!
5. frankie Saxperience Addict Joined: Apr 2006 Frome, down deepest, darkest zummerset Posts: 12971 VTRallye

   #5 23rd April 2010, 14:14

   either a dodgey one or incorrectly fitted or ill treated.
   
   if ryan came and saw this thread he would recommend valeo, and his knowledge is probably the most respected on here
6. akuakabucy Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Liverpool Posts: 596 Mk5 Golf GTTDI, Vauxhall Vivaro

   #6 23rd April 2010, 14:14

   How did it explode and shower your mates car in bits?
   
   I fitted a LUK clutch to mine recently and its been spot on. So would reccomend.
7. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

   #7 23rd April 2010, 14:53

   Looks like that clutch has taken some serious abuse or you're running some serious power.
   
   Clutch plate looks more than three months old imo
8. blackie_2k5 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2008 Birtley Posts: 22253 VTR Turbo, 106 xsi track slag, Transit recovery, B

   #8 23rd April 2010, 15:02

   totally agree ross, i think someones full of shit and the clutch has come from a car thats had a pretty hard life
9. mitchyg_saxo Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2007 wolves Posts: 320 SAXO VTR

   #9 23rd April 2010, 16:57

   hmmm why would i lie im not tryin to impress really am i?, just want some help! there isnt a shit plate on mine so all the the broken clutch flew out the the gear box and at my mate.
10. blackie_2k5 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2008 Birtley Posts: 22253 VTR Turbo, 106 xsi track slag, Transit recovery, B

    #10 23rd April 2010, 16:59

    dont know mate im not in your mindset, if you genuine replaced that 3 month ago id take it back and demand a new one
11. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

    #11 23rd April 2010, 17:11

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by mitchyg_saxo hmmm why would i lie im not tryin to impress really am i?, just want some help! there isnt a shit plate on mine so all the the broken clutch flew out the the gear box and at my mate.

    I wasnt (EDITED - wrote was first off ) implying you were a liar, just questioning the age of the clutchplate should you have got a garage to fit it - if you fitted it yourself then no worries.
    
    I personally don't think they'd replace it as a warranty claim, but you have nothing to lose trying. Just depends how you treated it in the 3months
    
    Valeo/Luk/Sachs seem to be the 'premium' clutches that people get on fine with - maybe just bad luck.
12. blackie_2k5 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2008 Birtley Posts: 22253 VTR Turbo, 106 xsi track slag, Transit recovery, B

    #12 23rd April 2010, 17:22

    ive fitted plenty techniclutch kits to cars aswell and ive never had any issues with them tbh, some of my mates cars ive fitted them too get totally abused so i think theyre very uderated as a kit tbh
13. turbomad2b3 L-plater Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 47

    #13 23rd April 2010, 18:37

    That must of been scraping lyk a tw@ for weeks lol and your suprised it exploded ?!
14. turbomad2b3 L-plater Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 47

    #14 23rd April 2010, 18:38

    Heard of getting your moneys worth but thats god damn recycling right there