Changing the clutch while I get the cambelt done, overkill ?

[Anonymous]

I'm looking to get the cambelt & water pump done on my vee very soon (mk1 on 29k)

Is it worth getting the clutch done too ??
I don't launch the car hard, but I do give it some beans sometimes from the lights, not going mad with it though.
The dude I bought it from had it for four years & wasn't the sort of person do give the car some stick.

Is worth getting it done while the engine etc is out of the car ?

Or is it overkill ? It would probably cost about £200 all in.

Thanks.

 

[GTTurbo]

Makes sense to me if you can spare the extra cash.? :approve:

 

[steveukv6]

Worth it mate

 

[Anonymous]

If I remember the clutch is only about £70 and it was well easy to fit...30 minute job if the engine is out.

Do it...saves loads of time in the long run.

Matt

 

[John V6]

get it changed at the same time and then you should be O.K. for another 72K.

 

[clarkiev6]

i did mine mate....if the engine is out DO IT!!

 

[Anonymous]

That sorts that then [smilie=icon_thumleft.gif]

Just out of interest, what make is the standard clutch ??

 

[Anonymous]

It's come back at £250 ish for the clutch [smilie=doubt.gif] (standard unit) quoted at one hours extra labour.

I think that that's a bit on the high side tbh, am I right ?

 

[clarkiev6]

1 hour extra is ok...

clutch kit is 171.27 + vat (mk1)

 

[John V6]

Agree with you Clarkie 1 hour is O.K. may even be a bit short

 

[Anonymous]

Nice one,

Thanks for your input guys [smilie=icon_thumleft.gif]