franz_esser
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Hi all
First post on the forum...great site!
I bought a '98 Colorado recently with 190k miles on the clock, not in the best shape and sorely needing some TLC. Have done my best to fix 'er up - new alternator (well a used one that works anyway), new batteries, full service (fluids and filters). In case it's relevant, I recently got stuck in a swamp and gave the clutch more of a hard time than it would have got on a normal day...
Today I noticed that my clutch was slipping while driving on the motorway...quite badly. This problem definitely went from zero to significant in a day, which I find surprising. Can a clutch fail that quickly, or could it be something else that I should check before getting a new clutch fitted (which extends beyond even my DIY ambitions and hence will cost £££)?
If I really do need to replace the clutch, what should I look out for in terms of parts? Would these do (bearing in mind the age of the vehicle and that I don't intent to keep it forever....).
1. Eurocarparts - Sachs kit £190
2. E-bay - QH kit £190
3. E-bay - Borg & Beck £158
Any other advice/thoughts welcome please!
First post on the forum...great site!
I bought a '98 Colorado recently with 190k miles on the clock, not in the best shape and sorely needing some TLC. Have done my best to fix 'er up - new alternator (well a used one that works anyway), new batteries, full service (fluids and filters). In case it's relevant, I recently got stuck in a swamp and gave the clutch more of a hard time than it would have got on a normal day...
Today I noticed that my clutch was slipping while driving on the motorway...quite badly. This problem definitely went from zero to significant in a day, which I find surprising. Can a clutch fail that quickly, or could it be something else that I should check before getting a new clutch fitted (which extends beyond even my DIY ambitions and hence will cost £££)?
If I really do need to replace the clutch, what should I look out for in terms of parts? Would these do (bearing in mind the age of the vehicle and that I don't intent to keep it forever....).
1. Eurocarparts - Sachs kit £190
2. E-bay - QH kit £190
3. E-bay - Borg & Beck £158
Any other advice/thoughts welcome please!