Blew the clutch on my hillclimb Lola-Porsche at Shelsley Walsh on Saturday last.
There had been a few 'warnings' from the clutch this year, so not too surprised.
I have another major meeting 26/27 Aug so obviously needed a new clutch.
Quickly.
Looking round all the usual suppliers was not inspiring, I wanted to replace the driven plate/cover plate and thrust bearing...I don't know yet what let go, will do this Thursday.
Found heavy duty Sachs driven plates for £330, aluminium covers for the £300 etc so silly money.
Then happend across a supplier I've never heard of before, FRAZERPART up in the Wirral, Merseyside. www.frazerpart.com
They had a 3 piece clutch set, HD for £375.94 delivered to my garage.
Thinking this too good to be true i emailed them via ebay and they confirmed on Monday at 8.30 am they had one, and if I ordered it before 10am I should get it the following day, ie today.
Paid the bill and exactly 24 hours later the clutch arrived, a real Sachs 3 piece aluminium cover HD assembly.
I thought as it is all good news I'd pass this on to you all who may be interested.
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They been about a while and always been highly rated, nice to see their website is better.
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Excellent news Graham.
I had wondered why you hadn't posted a report from the meeting.
Good luck with the swap.
I had wondered why you hadn't posted a report from the meeting.
Good luck with the swap.
Now Porsche less and sad.
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Re: Positive Heads-Up for parts supplier
Bought my HD clutch from Max at Frazerpart when Mike Bainbridge was rebuilding and engine and gearbox, cheapest place around and fast service.
I remembered I'd bought the same clutch before when MB was rebuilding the gearbox on the 3.2 backdate a good 12 years ago.
Another thumbs up for Max.
I remembered I'd bought the same clutch before when MB was rebuilding the gearbox on the 3.2 backdate a good 12 years ago.
Another thumbs up for Max.
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3.0SC 1978 Targa Imported from California, Guards Red
3.2 RS Replica, 1984 GP White & Blue
997 gen 2 Gt3, 2010 Aqua Blue
996TT Riveria Blue.....sold to Geebee but not forgotten
and a few Motorbikes!!!!