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Old Mar 5, 2005 | 05:55 PM
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can any1 help me please b4 i go mad , i have fitted a ap organic clutch plate cos the old 1 was badly slipping and the new 1 is doing exactly the same any1 got any ideas ?
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Old Mar 5, 2005 | 06:15 PM
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have you fitted just a plate or the complete 3 piece kit, plate, cover and release bearing?
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Old Mar 6, 2005 | 09:42 AM
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the 3 piece kit standad cover and bearing and ap organic plate
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Old Mar 6, 2005 | 10:40 AM
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Is the cable no good, or clutch rachet on pedal perhaps holding the clutch on slightly? Was the flywheel face ok - not blued, damaged or moreso contaminated with oil etc.. when replaced?
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Old Mar 6, 2005 | 11:37 AM
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its a brand new cable the flywheel was a little blue but didnt look 2 serious , was no oil on it whatso ever i am just about 2 go change the ratchet see if that helps fingers crossed
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Old Mar 6, 2005 | 09:11 PM
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GGR told me that you couldn't use an ap organic plate with a standard cover
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Old Mar 7, 2005 | 07:58 AM
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GGR told me that you couldn't use an ap organic plate with a standard cover

I got told this by an AP agent as well

the flywheel must be ground as well, it could cause problems.
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