new GT clutch joy :)

just had new clutch fitted under dealer warranty to sort reverse gear issue - it is great - must ligther and smoother

nice one mate

How long do they last? Mine has felt a bit notchy from brand new when hot in stop-start traffic. At 26000 miles it seems coarse compared to the rest of the car. Should I ask for a replacement as the car is still under Alfa warranty?

I`ve just had a new clutch at 26k under warranty. Its so much better now and a dream to drive.

Clutches should be good for at least 72K, if it's notchy now then yes get it replaced, it may be the thrust bearings worn out prematurely, which will very soon hack it's way through the finger plate.

mines done 25k - i think they must have been fitting duffers from new as seems pretty common that they fail early - car is running quicker too i think

reverse still didnt work though is back at dealers for master cylinder and some other non clutch bits

My clutch lasted 90K as did the dual mass flywheel that needed changing at the same time

Originally Posted by Smaky

Clutches should be good for at least 72K, if it's notchy now then yes get it replaced, it may be the thrust bearings worn out prematurely, which will very soon hack it's way through the finger plate.

good point - just checked that and thurst bearing comes in the clutch kit

My GT is in at the moment or a new clutch under warranty after only 20k. It was heavy and had a rough pedal action when depressed. They initially thought it was the thrust bearings that had worn out prematurely and was wearing it's way through the finger plate. However I am now having a new dual mass flywheel as well.

Is this a common problem, as there seem to be a lot of posts on the forum?

DK

The clutches on the JTDMs seemly to be quite guilty of going heavy. Does anyone know if the JTDs also have a dual mass flywheel? Generally the dual mass system is quite unreliable. If you have a petrol engine with dual mass, sometimes there are conversion kits to change to a traditional single mass flywheel, (cheaper too). A chap in LUK technical advised me they don't recommend this on diesel engines as it just moves the vibration somewhere else. This is probably right enough, but LUK have just invested millions to produce dual mass systems of the OE market. I haven't been brave enough to risk someones diesel engine/gearbox yet.

JTD has a DMF. Mine's always been heavy - no difference after a new clutch (genuine Alfa/Valeo) & a new dmf.

Just had a new clutch under warranty at 48K because of very heavy operation ( not slipping or high ) , it transpires my car has now had 2 replacements !! - lets hope the quality has improved . Must say that operation is much lighter but take up etc do not seem altered.

Originally Posted by DAN55

just had new clutch fitted under dealer warranty to sort reverse gear issue - it is great - must ligther and smoother

Mine just been replaced at 54k (04 model) also because of heavy/judder. DMF was fine. Suggest the female that owned it rode the clutch. You can tell the previous was female due to ring-inflicted damage on steering wheel and gear knob. Gear knob also replaced. Total of £700.....

If I find out details of previous owner there will be some more ring inflicted damage courtesy of my size 10!!!!

My clutch has now been replaced along with the flywheel and it is as smooth as silk. Lovely to drive, even smoother.