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Re: The Verdict: Has this Happened to Anyone?

To: S Allen <scottinthestans@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: The Verdict: Has this Happened to Anyone?
From: Paul Root <ptroot@iaces.com>
Date: Mon, 19 Jul 2004 20:41:10 -0500
I replaced the clutch on mine 3 years ago this month, when I bought it.
I'm pretty certain I used the Borg & Becker. I'd say my milage is around
3500-4000. No problems so far.



S Allen wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> After following the advice of several on the list, it turns out it's the 
> clutch.  Specifically it looks like the center section of the clutch 
> disk disintegrated.
> 
> Of course it's disapointing because I replaced the clutch 3,700 miles 
> and two years ago, (and I wasn't here for a year).
> 
> At some point I spoke with Bob Mason at the B Register who says it's the 
> fourth time in three months he's heard of it happening.  As he tells it, 
> there's two suppliers of B clutches; Borg and Becker and another company 
> whose name escapes me at the moment.  All the ones he's heard of failing 
> are from the other company.
> 
> I looked at my receipt for the original clutch from Moss, and it doesn't 
> say who it was from, so I have no way of knowing, but I guess it's safe 
> to assume...
> 
> Lesson learned.
> 
> In any event, thanks to everyone for the great suggestions.
> 
> Scott Allen
> 
> 74 1/2 BGT
> 52 TD





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