Dirty Epic

Hey, i have had my EAII Fairmont Ghia for a month or two now.

After replacing the rear brakes a freind and I took it out to bed them in. We also decided to try my new car at some line-lockeys.

But it appears the clutch spins on its self. I have simmilar trouble other times too, I have put it down to a waorn clutch. Other symptoms are decreased power to the wheels when cruising (going up hills etc) Also a "gritty" feeling sometimes when driving.

does any one have any idea and any estamations on how much i should pay to fix. (it was quotted back home from the ford dealership as a $600 job for a new clutch) the annoying thing is a carnt waste money getting it checked out by a mechanic

???

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EAII Fairmont Ghia, 3.9Mpfi, Factory 5sp, LSD etc

xacoupe

the clutch itself will cost you about $150 .. maybe you need to take the flywheel off to get it surfaced (recommended) less than another 100 bucks. Thes rest is labour.
Easy maths IMO

Dirty Epic

Thanks. Hey I'll add the pics of my car.

these are just the photos from the dealership when i bbought it.

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EAII Fairmont Ghia, 3.9Mpfi, Factory 5sp, LSD etc

Dirty Epic

and another, i suppose there is no point in adding the interior shot is there

the interior is damn good, cept a lil' pink nail polish here and there, must have had a lady owner i reckon.

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EAII Fairmont Ghia, 3.9Mpfi, Factory 5sp, LSD etc

PHoeNiX_EB

Very nice, congratulations on a fine purchase and welcome to the club!

PHoeNiX_

psycho chicken

You'd hope so!

lol welcome mate, enjoy your stay.

SiX_iN_a_RoW

if it came registered and roadworthy then the clutch shouldnt have been slipping. Is it still under a warranty?

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Jamie

I don't know if clutch would be covered by warrenty because that's more of a wear and tear item, like tyres.

Well, there's my 2c, please prove me wrong

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Dirty Epic

Too right, looked it up, covers transmission, but not clutch, plus the warranty sucks anyways, $600 limit (on transmission or engine or diff etc) plus have to get stuff signed and stuff

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EAII Fairmont Ghia, 3.9Mpfi, Factory 5sp, LSD etc

LTDHO

Hmm, I didn't even know you could get them in manuals....

Warrenties never cover you forthe things that go wrong.

Nice car though

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