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3K views 62 replies 6 participants last post by  minione2002 
#1 ·
So I've booked my clutch to get fitted on the 12 hopefully all goes well. Now it's a specialist doing the work, should I be asking them any questions etc before and after the work? Just in case they try and say bits need doing etc. As it's my first car, and I'm still all new to mechanics :)
 
#9 ·
You only change parts if they need changing. Regular brake fluid changes will preserve your master cylinder and other brake and clutch components. Its when you neglect the fluid the problems begin as over time brake fluid absorbs water and this rusts the internals which leads to failure. It all boils down to my famous saying "Preventative Maintenance"::wink::
 
#14 ·
Just the Main seal when doing the gearbox as Mother Hen has already said but seeing as they are specialists I'd imagine that they would be replacing this too. Might be worth dropping it in to the conversation when you drop it off by saying to the bloke "I take it you will be changing the main seal too while the engine/box are split?"
 
#29 ·
Rob, check your messages as I've previously sent you the oil and plugs location. The OEM oil is £21.99 and the NGK plugs are about £26 and you will get the OEM oil filter for about £11. You can chuck a paper air filter in it for about £8 from the motor factors or buy a KN filter for about £35
 
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