Spend spend spend... - Page 2

solarman216 · 24-07-2010, 23:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by ClanWolf

Rick, would that noise be an odd grinding 'howl' when the clutch is depressed, sometimes with an added 'vibrating metal plate' resonance? Only seems to happen in low gears (1st & 2nd, occasionally third). Oh, I cannot feel any vibration through the pedal when this happens.

Because my T2 has that and I suspected the clutch release bearing, would be nice to get the (admittedly vague) opinion of someone in the know.

Yep that sounds about right for a release bearing gone, where in Sussex are you, I am Bexhill if close you could pop over, Rick

ClanWolf · 25-07-2010, 21:45

[QUOTE=solarman216;98248]Yep that sounds about right for a release bearing gone, where in Sussex are you, I am Bexhill if close you could pop over, Rick[/QUOTE

I'm in Worthing, but I'll wait until I actually have money before bothering in the real world.

solarman216 · 25-07-2010, 21:50

Thats fine wait to hear, if it is release bearing and it breaks up completely it will only do in the pressure plate which will need replacing anyway it could do damage to the fork but if it does it is not the end of the world, Rick

lacroupade · 28-07-2010, 09:08

Well, trucks back, just in time for me to leave for France today...new condensor..aircon is freezing first time ever...new clutch...feels soooo much better, oh and the raucous clattering has completely gone after the spigot bearing has been replaced - it fell out in bits and was clearly the source of the noise (thrust bearing was fine).

Total bill £803 which is extremely reasonable - even gave me a new set of locking wheelnuts after I left the key for the existing ones in France

I know how much this would have cost at Home Counties labour rates - probably half as much again - so well pleased.

See you all in a couple of months!

millie2 · 28-07-2010, 10:59

Have a good summer in FRANCE, personally im sick of seing it ive been there every week now since end of jan.LOVE THIS JOB. KEV

lacroupade · 28-07-2010, 12:10

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Originally Posted by millie2

Have a good summer in FRANCE, personally im sick of seing it ive been there every week now since end of jan.LOVE THIS JOB. KEV

whats jobs that and where do you go Kev? Are you an international trucker or somesuch? I'll keep an eye out for you at Calais :-) but I'm headed 700 miles south to a village near Tarbes...overnight drive to avoid the Gendarmes and their little radar guns

25-07-2010, 21:50	#18
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	Thats fine wait to hear, if it is release bearing and it breaks up completely it will only do in the pressure plate which will need replacing anyway it could do damage to the fork but if it does it is not the end of the world, Rick Last edited by solarman216; 25-07-2010 at 21:55. Reason: added text

25-07-2010, 21:45	#17
ClanWolf Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: West Sussex Vehicle: Terrano II 2.4i SE Posts: 319	[QUOTE=solarman216;98248]Yep that sounds about right for a release bearing gone, where in Sussex are you, I am Bexhill if close you could pop over, Rick[/QUOTE I'm in Worthing, but I'll wait until I actually have money before bothering in the real world.

28-07-2010, 09:08	#19
lacroupade Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: All hail to the Glove of Love... Posts: 9,212	Well, trucks back, just in time for me to leave for France today...new condensor..aircon is freezing first time ever...new clutch...feels soooo much better, oh and the raucous clattering has completely gone after the spigot bearing has been replaced - it fell out in bits and was clearly the source of the noise (thrust bearing was fine). Total bill £803 which is extremely reasonable - even gave me a new set of locking wheelnuts after I left the key for the existing ones in France I know how much this would have cost at Home Counties labour rates - probably half as much again - so well pleased. See you all in a couple of months!

28-07-2010, 10:59	#20
millie2 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: SW durham Vehicle: 06 xtrail columbia Posts: 244	Have a good summer in FRANCE, personally im sick of seing it ive been there every week now since end of jan.LOVE THIS JOB. KEV