Ouch - Just paid for my clutch and solid flywheel kit

[Barrbeast]

Worked out cheaper to get a solid flywheel replacement and clutch kit shipped from OZ than it was to by one in the UK and that includes a HD Clutch (figure if I'm gonna replace clutch and flywheel I want them to last).

Not going to name the price but lets just just say I'm gonna have to resort to being a stereotypical tight Scotsman for the next while

Who needs a girlfriend to spend my money when I've got the Trol

Now I've just got to find a garage to fit the kit without needing me to sell a kidney...

[zippy656]

Good luck...

[AlexD333]

Originally Posted by zippy656

Good luck...

Yeah, good luck, really!

Dual a mass is so damn expensive, wouldn't be surprised if your single mass still cost a good 250

And you might have to sell something to fund the operation

[cncfabs]

Originally Posted by Barrbeast

Worked out cheaper to get a solid flywheel replacement and clutch kit shipped from OZ than it was to by one in the UK and that includes a HD Clutch (figure if I'm gonna replace clutch and flywheel I want them to last).

Not going to name the price but lets just just say I'm gonna have to resort to being a stereotypical tight Scotsman for the next while

Who needs a girlfriend to spend my money when I've got the Trol

Now I've just got to find a garage to fit the kit without needing me to sell a kidney...

Did you explore the possibility that a Terrano flywheel may fit it is the same zd 30 engine got one here can take some measurements

[Barrbeast]

Originally Posted by AlexD333

wouldn't be surprised if your single mass still cost a good 250

And the rest!

Cheers guys, with any luck I'll manage the Trol through the rest of the month and be able to make the fitment costs a May expenditure

[briggie]

Originally Posted by cncfabs

Did you explore the possibility that a Terrano flywheel may fit it is the same zd 30 engine got one here can take some measurements

good thinking

[Barrbeast]

Originally Posted by cncfabs

Did you explore the possibility that a Terrano flywheel may fit it is the same zd 30 engine got one here can take some measurements

Cheers bud but I didn't even bother to consider another DMF as it would eventually just go again. I've known for a while now that a flywheel replacement was going to be on the cards at some point and had made the decision that I would do a solid flywheel conversion. As usual I was guided by the Aussie's and the consenus with them is that the solid version is the best bet.

There will be a change in driving characteristics eg. I will have to change down more often as there won't be the dampening effect of the DMF anymore, but I should gain some more torque and coupled with a new HD clutch (30% more clamp) it should be a long time before anyone needs to be in about there again.

To be honest, including shipping I'm about the same as I would have been for a new DMF and clutch, but like I said the SMF shouldn't need touched for a long while (and even then it can be machined instead of replaced) and it's an HD clutch I've gone for.

[cncfabs]

Originally Posted by Barrbeast

Cheers bud but I didn't even bother to consider another DMF as it would eventually just go again. I've known for a while now that a flywheel replacement was going to be on the cards at some point and had made the decision that I would do a solid flywheel conversion. As usual I was guided by the Aussie's and the consenus with them is that the solid version is the best bet.

There will be a change in driving characteristics eg. I will have to change down more often as there won't be the dampening effect of the DMF anymore, but I should gain some more torque and coupled with a new HD clutch (30% more clamp) it should be a long time before anyone needs to be in about there again.

To be honest, including shipping I'm about the same as I would have been for a new DMF and clutch, but like I said the SMF shouldn't need touched for a long while (and even then it can be machined instead of replaced) and it's an HD clutch I've gone for.

The Terrano with zd30 engine has solid flywheel that's why I suggested it as an option

[Barrbeast]

Originally Posted by cncfabs

The Terrano with zd30 engine has solid flywheel that's why I suggested it as an option

Not meaning to question bud as I reckon you know these inside and out but are you sure? I know the 2.7 is a solid flywheel but all the info I could see suggests DMF for the ZD30 whether it's in a Terrano or a Trol

But.. I do know the 3.0 Trol uses the same gearbox as the 4.2 (makes it easy to do an engine swap ) so maybe the Terrano uses a different gearbox/clutch?

[AlexD333]

Yeah lots of people will try and give you scare tactics about SMF will cause damage to the box as the dampening effect is gone now ect ect, but then loads of people have done it and have no problem so i say go for it

[Barrbeast]

Meh like I said exact same box in the Y61 Trol 3.0 as in the 4.2 and the 4.2 definitely doesn't have a ruddy DMF!!

[Fez_uk]

K.I.S.S.

[Barrbeast]

Exactly! If only Mr Nissan had adopted that principal

[cncfabs]

Originally Posted by Barrbeast

Not meaning to question bud as I reckon you know these inside and out but are you sure? I know the 2.7 is a solid flywheel but all the info I could see suggests DMF for the ZD30 whether it's in a Terrano or a Trol

But.. I do know the 3.0 Trol uses the same gearbox as the 4.2 (makes it easy to do an engine swap ) so maybe the Terrano uses a different gearbox/clutch?

Yes I'm absolutely sure I have one its definetly solid

[Barrbeast]

cncfabs thanks, that is really odd why the hell did Nissan decide to plague only the 3.0 Trol owners with ruddy DMFs!

Well that's the kit in the country anyway, arrived at the Edinburgh depot this morning and I've just paid the customs charges so it should be despatched up to me tomorrow. £113 of duty in total, could have been worse (I was expecting slightly more in fact) so reasonably happy, just keen now to get the kit all installed in the Trol then I can start building up the beer tokens again for Wales (hopefully )