NP Pajero clutch kit
Submitted: Saturday, Jun 29, 2013 at 20:21
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Justin W3
Hi all, Have been quoted $2,900 for a non dual mass clutch kit replacement for my '04 NP Pajero. Is this a reasonable price or should I
shop around ? We're off to
Ningaloo next weekend and need to replace before ? Any recommendations ?
Thanks
Reply By: Ross W7 - Saturday, Jun 29, 2013 at 23:13
Saturday, Jun 29, 2013 at 23:13
Hi Justin.
I believe you should be able to purchase a replacement aftermarket single mass clutch considerably cheaper than that if you ring around. A quick look online suggests a similar price for a range of 4WD's and commercial utility type vehicles. I think it wise to replace with a single mass unit from my investigations.
I replaced the dual mass clutch in my 2008 Ford
Ranger in Feb this year at 70k, severe rattles from flywheel springs at idle.
The single mass clutch replacement kit included new flywheel, clutch plate, thrust bearing, new H/T clutch bolts and alignment tool. The whole kit cost $1150.00 from Wrights Clutches in Lismore NSW. The clutches would be of a similar size and should I believe cost within a $100.00 or so of this price.
The fitting cost for the
Ranger was $450.00 at a local workshop (large country town) which I believe to be very reasonable. It appears to have greater clamping force without a hard pedal and has a smooth action.
Its interesting that many of these OEM dual mass units in a range of brands including Mitsibishi are having short lived lives not being necessarily related to abuse.
Mine was smooth and showed little wear ,no hotspots or oil contamination.
I note that Ford and Mazda have returned to fitting single mass clutches in their latest Rangers and BT-50 and have been told other manufacturers are doing same.
Note that dual mass clutches are supposed to relieve vibration and be smoother, however at the cost of more complexity and don't do
well with loads outside their design loading parameters.
Trust this assists,
Ross.
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