sunni_xr6

I thought before I speak to anyone I'd ask here for peoples opinions.

I have a manual EL XR6 thats done approx 145,000km. I'm having trouble getting the car into gear. Also finding that I really have to push hard on the clutch to disengage.

Do I simply need a new clutch ? I've never replaced the clutch before in this car.

If so, can anyone recommend a place to do this in Melbourne.

Thanks for your help guys!

OED666

umm, its a little hard to tell i spose with out driving it etc... it could well be the clutch if it hasnt been replaced...

If you are getting a new clutch, get a Daikin!!! they are great.

Is it hard to get into all gears??? Have you checked the clutch cable???

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sunni_xr6

Yes, its hard getting into all gears most of the time. Sometimes its ok, however other times I find that I have to release and push the cluch again for it to disengage. Haven't checked the clutch cable. How do I check ?

I was thinking of buying an original Ford clutch ??

Thanks for the response.

OED666

well if you have to push the clutch in again to disengage it, i would think its more likely the clutch etc...

dont get a ford clutch... I have a EA Flywheel on my car, and a small clutch, i give my car hell, and it nEvAh slips or stuffs up. 3000rpm clutch dumps at the drags and it loves it. The EB-ED flywheel is a little bigger and would allow me to use a bigger clutch... You will find heaps of people here recommend a daikin clutch!!!

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sunni_xr6

Just rang around, been told approx $700 for a PBR or Daikin clutch fitted ! does this sound right ?

Can anyone recommend anyone Melbourne - Eastern Suburbs.

OED666

make sure thats the biggest one you can get...

would you be able to fit it yourself??? It might save you a bit of money!!!

Also you want to make sure you get a new spigot bearing and throwout thingy too...

Thats probably a touch too much, maybe a bit cheaper and it wouldnt be a bad price.

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Gunns

where in Melbourne do you live?

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sunni_xr6

In live in Doncaster.

If anyone can recommend a place that would be great !!!!!

zbenga

Daikin is EXCEDY or something, I think that's what they are know now, i have one of those "rice" anodized in my EF and it's ok but i would like it to have just a bit more slip on initial take off as if I do 3.000 RPM and dump the clutch my Mitchelins wear 10.000 KM in 10sec :)

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sunni_xr6

So which one guys? PBR vs Daikin vs Ford OEM ??

They all cost approx the same (for parts)....... Herrod are using PBR.