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Gerry,

Those online people are very cheap. And I'd share your temptation to call them and have a chat. You have the luxury of time (it's not for your only car, lying broken by the roadside) so you could do worse than order one and see what you get. If it's good then you have your answer (and a chunky saving). If it's rubbish then you just need to pay the return postage.

If it is indeed rubbish then try Max Schenker of Frazerpart. He sold me my new clutch about 6 years ago and was the cheapest at the time. And his customer service is always excellent.

Can't help with a competition clutch but have you thought about a lightened flywheel while you are in there? I saw some for an S2 at the London Classic Car Show for around £200 each. Can't remember the supplier but they were readily available.


Oli.
 
Yeah I'm technically homeless but good news is my new home demo is arranged for next week and apparently should have keys the following week (31st).

Cheapest kit I've found was on Design911.co.uk - they have a standard kit, 2 year warranty - with a free small (think 5%) discount code currently on offer (til 20th) - £462.84.

I did notice you can purchase the Clutch Centre Friction Plate independently for £353.34 (same as above), they also have a release bearing for around £150 but didn't suggest it was for S2. Problem with that is I'm assessing parts it's general appearance - and as mentioned before, if any fail - you don't really want to go in there twice!

Given the larger £££ associated with the potential failure - think the first stage is to get in there and start assessing the problem in a methodical approach - discovering the failure, having a quiet cry in the shower... then looking at some parts online ;)

Tom

 
My guess would be that theyre re-manufactured. Sprung plates are up to it, but whether its a good idea depends on quality of workmanship and lining material...
 
Ive been checking prices on clutches also due to the recent demise of my rubber donut.

Both Design 911 and Frazerpart do the Sachs kit for around £500 for an S2. As Tom says D911 are a little cheaper just now especially if you add the promo which is 4-8% off depending on the total amount you are spending.

Regards

ian
 
Remember that D911 prices don't include the VAT unless you tick the little box in the top right corner.

Make sure you're comparing like for like.
 
Yes, they are indeed like for like. Both offer them at a little over £400 plus the dreaded VAT.

I ordered mine yesterday along with new crank ref sensors whilst we are at it and made best use of the 6% extra discount.
All the other bits such as clutch fork shaft and bearings, pinch bolts, guide tube etc were cheapest at OPC by the way.

Ian
 
I'd order new needle bearings as well, mine were rather seized and pressing into the fork shaft leaving deep impressions on it.
 
Yes - got them on order also.

Not much change out of £1k for all the parts when I add up my D911 & OPC spend [:(] - didn't realise there are 2 Crank sensors on the S2 an they were £120 each!

I did get a new 02 sensor whist I was at it so that bumped up the cost a bit.

Just the labour now!

Ian K
 
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