RichardAllen Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 My 300TDi 90 has done about 120k miles. I believe it has the original clutch, and am sure that it has had an easy life for the last 60k I have had it. Is there any neat way to tell how much life the clutch is likely to have left in it. Or, if I want to go away for a long trip do I just put in a new one anyway ? All help gratefully received. Regards Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edessex Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 If its not slipping, personally I would leave it until it does. Otherwise you could just be throwing money away. Unless you are about to go on a cross-Europe trip, then I'd change it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somethingwitty Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 As above - but with a caveat - if it's done 60k in your ownership and possibly 120k total on same clutch then IF I was taking it away anywhere I wanted it to be 100% I think I'd bugger the cost and put a new one in - it's probably not far off (and not nec due wear but maybe fork or bearing). If just pottering around the UK I'd leave it - there's normaly some warning signs and you can normaly get a fair distance if careful on one that's started to die. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 You can't tell the amount of wear unless you take the thing apart. Hydraulic clutches automatically compensate for wear, so the pedal stays the same regardless. If you're going on a long trip, then it might be wise to replace it - along with the fork and slave cylinder. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eightpot Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 I'd be inclined to get your moneys worth out of the one you have and get it changed prior to any extended trip - otherwise take a spare clutch kit or at least a friction plate with you. Weather's looking good this weekend though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 I'd leave it alone, but if you're off on an expedition then change it before you go, I'd look at a Rakeway all-metal release bearing too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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