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HDi fun · 27-01-2008, 08:54 PM

I'm in need of a new clutch assembly fairly soon. It's starting to slip a bit between 2000-2500 rpm (which is where the torque band lies).

At 98,000 miles I'm not too concerned, although I'd rather not have to replace it.

I've tried burning the glaze from the plates - by stopping the car, apply parking brake, engage fifth gear and rev the bejesus out of it whilst letting in the clutch. Lots of smoke and horrid smells. Seems a little better for now but it still managed to rev fully against the clutch with my left foot well clear of the pedal.

What should I buy in terms of clutch components? Is it worth me uprating the friction parts and getting a stiffer and sportier spring assembly?

I really need advice here. Much as I'm the diesel protagonist I'm short on transmission knowledge.

Thoughts please, ladies and gents, if you will.

Kind regards,

Paul Anderson.

27-01-2008, 08:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
HDi fun Moderator The Torque Meister Car: Peugeot 406 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SOUTH EAST Posts: 1,776	New Clutch I'm in need of a new clutch assembly fairly soon. It's starting to slip a bit between 2000-2500 rpm (which is where the torque band lies). At 98,000 miles I'm not too concerned, although I'd rather not have to replace it. I've tried burning the glaze from the plates - by stopping the car, apply parking brake, engage fifth gear and rev the bejesus out of it whilst letting in the clutch. Lots of smoke and horrid smells. Seems a little better for now but it still managed to rev fully against the clutch with my left foot well clear of the pedal. What should I buy in terms of clutch components? Is it worth me uprating the friction parts and getting a stiffer and sportier spring assembly? I really need advice here. Much as I'm the diesel protagonist I'm short on transmission knowledge. Thoughts please, ladies and gents, if you will. Kind regards, Paul Anderson.