Hi All,
From the other side of the world (Adelaide, Australia) ...
I, like many, get a little miffed at the perceived "padding" in work done by the dealership ... or "stealership" as someone coined. There is only 1 option here in Adelaide, and I have to confess my confidence in them has waned.
Clearly, the F1 pump can be replaced/fixed by a good mechanic +/- motor reconditioning shop ... (many thanks to those thread starters !) Mine is fine for the moment. Clutch started shuddering on take-off => dealer = 76% worn. Within the used car warranty period. ""No requirement to replace, this is OK - we would take them out to 90%". Adjusted clutch and shuddering stopped (for about 2 weeks), then started again. They are NOT going to touch it as a warranty issue.
So, lets go to the next step. Does anyone know the procedure sequence (or better still have access to the workshop manual) for changing the CC clutch on a MY02 CC Spyder.
Whilst there are no other Maser mechanics here, I do have a friendly mechanic with the appropriate workshop (ex BMW Master Tech now in business for himself), who I trust implicitly and might be prepared to help - depending upon feedback from this thread ;-)
My understanding is the factory recommendation is to replace both clutch-plate and flywheel together, and this is supplied as a complete kit?
Cheers
Mark
From the other side of the world (Adelaide, Australia) ...
I, like many, get a little miffed at the perceived "padding" in work done by the dealership ... or "stealership" as someone coined. There is only 1 option here in Adelaide, and I have to confess my confidence in them has waned.
Clearly, the F1 pump can be replaced/fixed by a good mechanic +/- motor reconditioning shop ... (many thanks to those thread starters !) Mine is fine for the moment. Clutch started shuddering on take-off => dealer = 76% worn. Within the used car warranty period. ""No requirement to replace, this is OK - we would take them out to 90%". Adjusted clutch and shuddering stopped (for about 2 weeks), then started again. They are NOT going to touch it as a warranty issue.
So, lets go to the next step. Does anyone know the procedure sequence (or better still have access to the workshop manual) for changing the CC clutch on a MY02 CC Spyder.
Whilst there are no other Maser mechanics here, I do have a friendly mechanic with the appropriate workshop (ex BMW Master Tech now in business for himself), who I trust implicitly and might be prepared to help - depending upon feedback from this thread ;-)
My understanding is the factory recommendation is to replace both clutch-plate and flywheel together, and this is supplied as a complete kit?
Cheers
Mark