2.8 GU 1998 patrol clutch

Tonka Toy - I would recommend a exeddy hd clutch/solid flywheel replacement. I think they are the only manufacturer who make the full kit. Been thinking about changing mine for some time now but apart from a slight shudder at 1400rpm there is nothing wrong with it. Mine now has 220000km with about 15000km towing a Kanga Camper.
Cheers
Pete

Mine was replaced by the previous owner at 90,000 which means he can't drive manual properly or there was a un-expected failure, I bought the car with 114,000 on it, now has 145,000....but I like to think I am nice to my clutch so I am hoping not to need one for a while now. The nissan service docket that had the clutch repair came to about $2300, so I WON'T be paying that much when my turn comes to replace it!!! So I guess I would look at the after market options as well

Cheers Stefan

G'Day All,

I faced the same dilemma last year when a noisy spigot bush pushed the issue.

After some long discussions with my mechanic, I replaced the clutch with an Exeddy Heavy Duty, (as in has a heavier spring, no difference with the clutch plate), and left the dual mass flywheel as is. Mechanic said no hot spots and no sign of anything worn enough to need replacement.

Original clutch changed at 225,000, now at 258,000 including spending most of its time towing 1700 kg caravan and not a single issue.

Total cost including parts came to under $900.

Had other quotes ranging from $1400 - $2500 to do the complete change-over

If dual mass such an issue why do commodore's etc. use them with little complaint?

Regards

Rolande