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Old Jul 2, 2016 | 02:19 PM
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Took my s2 erst out for a spin earlier and suddenly developed a badly slipping clutch complimented with a clutch burning smell!!now this particular clutch has only done 700 miles so could it be that?or oil on the plate?bit stuck please?
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Old Jul 2, 2016 | 06:10 PM
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which clutch did you fit?
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Old Jul 2, 2016 | 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by cozzy jeff
which clutch did you fit?
I fitted a Luk clutch mate any recommendations on what I should use next?i don't really want to go down the paddle route.
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Old Jul 2, 2016 | 07:22 PM
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What spec and power are you running?
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Old Jul 2, 2016 | 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by studabear
What spec and power are you running?
2.0 zvh don't know about power yet.
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Old Jul 2, 2016 | 09:03 PM
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I suspect it is something like poor adjustment or wrong plate / cover. Very odd to fail that soon.

Did you put much copper slip on the splines?
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