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tmundy · Post by **tmundy** » Sun Jul 15, 2007 2:26 pm

Removed today the transaxle complete. While cleaning 24 years worth of crap of it I found some damage to the clucth case. What do you think, should I replace the case or forget about it?

Ta, Tony[/url]

tmundy · Post by **tmundy** » Sun Jul 15, 2007 2:27 pm

Second bit of damage, caused by the brake line rubing I think.

MD · Post by MD » Sun Jul 15, 2007 3:34 pm

Tony,
These things abound like wild mushrooms..

Just replace it with a good used one. Welding it up would cost you more and more than likely distort it..

x-rad · Post by **x-rad** » Sun Jul 15, 2007 4:55 pm

Yeah, agree w/ MD

even though the crack is in a lower stress area, would definately replace it...

Problem is many people want to sell you the clutch, too and that is more money...in that case, welding might be the better option

tmundy · Post by **tmundy** » Mon Jul 16, 2007 1:23 am

Thanks for the reply guys. While I have the clutch out do you think it is worth replacing the dual plate (only covered 55,000 miles) with a single plate unit? I have read that this is a good upgrade as it makes the clucth more progressive but am not sure if it is worth waiting until mine is knackered.

Ta, Tony

x-rad · Post by **x-rad** » Mon Jul 16, 2007 2:27 pm

do it up right, single discs are easier to come by ...

tmundy · Post by **tmundy** » Tue Jul 17, 2007 12:53 am

And much cheaper. I use Highwood Alfa here in the UK and they quote:

Dual plate £550

Single plate £260

Are any modification required to fit the single plate?

Cheers, Tony

x-rad · Post by **x-rad** » Tue Jul 17, 2007 7:29 pm

Yeha, the whole clutch pressure plate throwout bearing assembly is different, but fits right in...

Damaged clutch case