Clutch

[talon]

While the motor is out of my car for the B service, I asked the tech's to take a peek at the clutch. It is down to about 10% life left, so I figure I will go ahead and replace it. The question is, do I go with the stock Lotus clutch at around $2000 or is there an upgraded clutch available from somebody else? Centerforce perhaps? IS there anything I need to watch out for during clutch replacement?

[bulletprooflestat]

Hi never replaced one as mine has only 16k on the clock but if you want an uprated one i think PUK do one contact macus for details/prices

Liam,

[Tentenths]

This thread may help, Russ

Edit - as might this one.

[peter_england99]

While the motor is out of my car for the B service

Russ,

Engine out for a B service? I presume you are having something else done on top of a B service to justify pulling the engine out.

Regards,

Peter.

[joeyoesprit]

I think he had a coolant leak... maybe a head gasket or water pump issue.

Joeyo

2001 Esprit

[talon]

Coolant leak. I'm also having the engine compartment cleaned up

[Günter]

Russ, you can bleed your system while you work on the clutch/gearbox -and take a close look what condition the hydraulic-connecting pipe around (above) the LH exhaust system is. mine was 'hardened' an broken because of the heat stresses, and that just after 5 years.

If you mentioned "clutch alternatives" , than take a look in the bell UN-1 gearbox website. He mentioned that AP offers some clutch alternatives , but for that you need to upgrade your gearbox with an Ford style clutch spline.... .

[talon]

Thanks guys - I've decided to go with the stock replacement part. The hydraulic connecting pipe on mine has already been replaced (by the PO) with a SS replacement part.

[Günter]

I've seen an Renault type 21 tooth (for an 24mm spline) friction plate in the AP-parts catalog. But it's an 184 mm race sinter-metallic clutch system . So you have to drill new holes and maybe add an separate/other slave cylinder.

Edited July 21, 2008 by G

[Paula&Marcus]

Hi All,

Usually all the clutch parts are pretty well reusable besides the friction disks. These friction discs are available from stock as single spare parts (they came as a pair)

Have a look at the flywheel surface, the pressure-plate surface, the diaphragma spring and the splines. Have everything cleaned properly and dont forget to lubricate the spline. If everything is fine, just get the two new friction discs (around Euro 690,-) and you will be fine

Cheers

Marcus

While the motor is out of my car for the B service, I asked the tech's to take a peek at the clutch. It is down to about 10% life left, so I figure I will go ahead and replace it. The question is, do I go with the stock Lotus clutch at around $2000 or is there an upgraded clutch available from somebody else? Centerforce perhaps? IS there anything I need to watch out for during clutch replacement?