thunderace
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transit sliping clutch should i drive it 400 miles.
im looking to get a transit its clutch is sliping at 60+ mph im happy to drive it from london to glasgow at 55-60mph.
but is this a good idear ?
i do have full rac package £130 for me and the mrs.
its a 280 fwd.125,000
i have been looking for over 6 months for one with twin side doors and hatch back door.
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Howlor
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| posted on 9/4/09 at 01:32 PM |
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It's got two chances!
I'd give it a go then just get Mr RAC to come and collect if it finally lets go. I don't know much about Transits but it may be worth
checking if there is any adjustment on the clutch before setting off.
Steve
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 9/4/09 at 01:37 PM |
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yeah it'll be fine, just take it easy
as above see if you can free any slack in the cable, if it uses one, just to get as much bite as pos
lets hope there's no big hills on the way 
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Howlor
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| posted on 9/4/09 at 01:41 PM |
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Is it against LCB forum rules to run a book on how far you'll make it.
I say no further than Penrith on the M6, some reasonable inclines coming through Lancs and the Lakes on that bit of the M6!
Steve
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Guinness
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| posted on 9/4/09 at 02:04 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Howlor
Is it against LCB forum rules to run a book on how far you'll make it.
I say no further than Penrith on the M6, some reasonable inclines coming through Lancs and the Lakes on that bit of the M6!
Steve
I'll have a white fiver on it not getting past Birmingham!
Just kidding, good luck!
Mike
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motorcycle_mayhem
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| posted on 9/4/09 at 02:21 PM |
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More chance of the cam belt breaking...
Seriously, take it easy, should be OK. You know the consequencies of a failing clutch and the possible damage to flywheel faces and things, it's
a reasonable risk that it'll make it home... asumming (of course) that it's a clutch problem and not an oil in the bellhousing
problem...
A Transit Fan
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MikeR
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| posted on 9/4/09 at 02:38 PM |
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are you sure the AA / RAC will cover you in a transit? if so .... have an adventure 
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MikeCapon
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| posted on 9/4/09 at 03:32 PM |
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Coca cola is your friend here. Don't know what this tranny's bellhousing is like but if you can get in soak the clutch in coke whilst
holding the pedal down. This could make the difference.
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omega 24 v6
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| posted on 9/4/09 at 04:19 PM |
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Rac won't cover a tranny. I asked when I signed up and was told catagorically NO.
You might get away with it.
I'd chance it what's the worst that can happen??
If it looks wrong it probably is wrong.
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Danozeman
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| posted on 9/4/09 at 05:00 PM |
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Is it a duratorq engine one?? Must be as its FWD.
If the flywheel gets hot itl slip like hell and knacker the dual mass. Do you know how bad its slipping?
The tend to slip and go quite quickly!!
Il give you 100 miles max. Make sure your cover will cover a van and drive it but it needs to be in your name. I know the AA will do sod all if youv
just bought it and it breaks down so check first.
Dan
Built the purple peril!! Let the modifications begin!!
http://www.eastangliankitcars.co.uk
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bigfoot4616
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| posted on 9/4/09 at 06:32 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by MikeR
are you sure the AA / RAC will cover you in a transit? if so .... have an adventure
i'll have to look into this. i only kept on my AA cover for the van when i'm towing the car about
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bigfoot4616
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| posted on 9/4/09 at 06:46 PM |
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Vehicle specifications
Breakdown assistance is only available for cars, vans, minibuses or motorcycles which meet the specifications set out below.
Please note that 'car, van, minibus or motorcycle' does not include, amongst other things, electric pavement vehicles, electrical
wheelchairs, bicycles (including electric bicycles), any vehicle which cannot lawfully be used on the public highway and/or any non-motorised vehicle.
Maximum Vehicle Weight: 3.5 tonnes (3,500kg) gross vehicle weight
Maximum Vehicle Width: 7ft 6in (2.3m)
Assistance will also be provided for a caravan or trailer which was on tow at the time of the breakdown, provided that it falls within the above
limits.
taken from the AA site , so looks like i'm ok
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DRC INDY 7
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| posted on 9/4/09 at 06:51 PM |
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No manual adjustment of the clutch its hydraulic adjusts automatically
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DRC INDY 7
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| posted on 9/4/09 at 06:53 PM |
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Plus it may have a solid flywheel if not valeo do a conversion to get shut of the dual mass
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