Gransport Clutch renewed after 21.500 kms

vinmaserati

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I had my first clutch changed at 47k and then I was f*cked over by an Indie to have it changed again at about 62k but, despite assurances that the tangs had gone, by the time I saw later in the day the tangs had recovered back to normal. I’m now on 75k but use a different Indie. Let’s be careful out there.
Hi, wat are "Tangs" and "Indie"?
 

safrane

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Tangs are the loaded spring fingers in the centre of the clutch plate. If they snap they jam the clutch plate and prevent any gear changes.

Indi - a independent garage who specialise in a particular make of car. Normally cheaper than a Main Dealer.
 

safrane

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I forgot to ask... are there things I should pay extra attention to because of the low mileage?
Weeping cam covers
Missed services - every year regardless of milage
Old tyres
Electric problems
Rust in the subfame
Sun damage ro trim

Lots if others too.
 
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the hoot usually comes on after 50k miles of wear apparently... i found taking it out of sport and also when i unplugged the FD EDBWM it went away. obvs if you do that those things tho there is more clutch slippage and it will increase wear