[grayfox]

Puma's on 73k now, never had a replacment clutch, on the rare odd occusion during the last few months when I've gunned it (sliproads onto motorways) there's been a brief moment where the rev's have shot up but my speed hasn't and I've had to ease back of the 'go' pedal to go control over the car, fairly scary first time it happened but put it down to the fact that I was being a bit of a nob and giving it too many beans.. didn't happen again for a few months but had happened 3 times now, the two times after the first where very minor and happened for a sec, maybe sec and 1/2.

It's very clear a new clutch will help the car, considering the age, mileage and probs I've exampled, however I'm not sure how important it is that I get it done in a certain time frame???? to say I'm not exactly made of money at the mo is an understatment but the last thing I want is it too end up costing me more because the clutch has knackered the flywheel!

I never looked into clutches before so whats the best to get for reasonable money, Ford OEM, Helix maybe even one from a 1.8 mondeo (would that work? hmm)...

Did come across this LUK kit on 'that site' cant remember if your allow to post links to fleabay on this forum but sure it won't hurt, I'm not trying to sell or advertise anything, I liked the sound of this... good price worth getting? - LUK Clutch Kit


Thanks for any help anyone can give me.

Neil

[Dogsbody]

I have had three Puma's now and all have needed new clutches, two were done when I bought them as part of the purchase deal.
My FRP clutch was done a couple of years ago, and that had lasted 75k miles. I just fitted a standard clutch back in as I won't be doing 75k miles in the foresee able future.
There is a bit in the wiki guide I think about using a ST150 clutch I think.
Make sure they do the thrust bearing / slave cylinder at the same time. False economy not to.
I think I paid around £400 for the whole job at a Ford dealer, So I expect you will get it cheaper at a independent garage.

[grayfox]

Dogsbody, on 10 January 2012 - 09:42 AM, said:

I have had three Puma's now and all have needed new clutches, two were done when I bought them as part of the purchase deal.
My FRP clutch was done a couple of years ago, and that had lasted 75k miles. I just fitted a standard clutch back in as I won't be doing 75k miles in the foresee able future.
There is a bit in the wiki guide I think about using a ST150 clutch I think.
Make sure they do the thrust bearing / slave cylinder at the same time. False economy not to.
I think I paid around £400 for the whole job at a Ford dealer, So I expect you will get it cheaper at a independent garage.

ok thats definitely helped, thanks, think I'll just stick to a standard clutch now, where's the best place/best price to buy one and a slave cylinder?

Thanks Again!

(WOOOO 1000TH POST )

[Dogsbody]

I think the slave cylinder and thrust bearing are a one piece unit.
Ford supplied mine

[volcomstone411]

i can get a new clutch from helix for you for £126. And fit it if you want.

[grayfox]

volcomstone411, on 10 January 2012 - 12:15 PM, said:

i can get a new clutch from helix for you for £126. And fit it if you want.

wow! where you are based? I don't have any experience or proper knowledge of the helix clutches even though I've heard from a lot of people that they're good.

What are the main improvements over standard, build quality and 220mm Im guessing? do they give a similar or the same pedal feel? I'm also guessing that price you quoted is plainly for the clutch and not bearings ect?

[volcomstone411]

yea just clutch using standard plate. Or LUK ones are good. I'm in Hereford, so a way from you, but still able to do it.

This post has been edited by volcomstone411: 10 January 2012 - 01:32 PM

[volcomstone411]

empty your messages box and i'll send a you a pm.

[eldoodarino]

grayfox, on 10 January 2012 - 12:21 PM, said:

do they give a similar or the same pedal feel?

Using the standard cover plate and bearing the pedal will feel 'standard'.. years ago Helix did do a VERY heavy uprated cover plate, which i had fitted for some time( and still have in my garage)... it was a nightmare to use for the few year of ownership..lol

budget for some 75-90, pinch bolts and a couple of boot straps too..

Rgds

[grayfox]

volcomstone411, on 10 January 2012 - 01:39 PM, said:

empty your messages box and i'll send a you a pm.

Cheers pal, message box emptied, if you could send us a full quote for a helix clutch all the bits needed plus labour Id be very grateful