13b clutch

[gnj37]

Rear crankshaft oil seal must have failed clutch slipping badly and oil loss. Now i see a brand new clutch on ebay for a 12a.  Here\'s  the question are they the same i.e. 12a and 13b, Also does any body know the spline size i.e. 1 inch 23 spline as would be on a ford as i have a  paddle clutch  knocking about from my rallying days info would be greatly appreciated gary  .

[David Nock (RIP)]

Can\'t tell you anything about the 13B gary but be careful mate. We know for example that the Series 2 12A clutch is 215mm diameter, whereas the Series 3 12A clutch is 225mm diameter.

So I would have thought you will have to be armed with at least the diameter information and the spline size before you buy.

Dave

[gnj37]

Thanks David  I take all apart 1st was hopeful i would have it in and out in one go  It will give me something to do over Xmas

[myatt1972]

I think an early 13b clutch is the same as a late 12a
Some info here.

Keith...

[David Nock (RIP)]

Little bit more material on the pressure plate side lining. 0.6mm, does that matter?

[gnj37]

The clutch is a new unit can the oil be removed dry up or cleaned some how

[CHC (RIP)]

If the clutch plate is contaminated with oil it is not recommended to re-use that item - you need to buy new I\'m afraid.

[myatt1972]

Trico-ethylene will clean it up but dont know if its still available cos it can kill you !!!

[David Nock (RIP)]

Yeh, you might be able to clean it up with Trico Gary but it\'s such buggeration to get the plate in and out that I suspect it\'s too much risk - in case it starts to judder? Best have new for the peace of mind.

[gnj37]

Just had a look at wiki to see what Trico-ethylenene is after cancer was mentioned i think i will just get new plate gary