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garymand

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Clutch differences
« on: August 01, 2013, 17:14:03 »
I'm shopping for a clutch.  280 sel motor in a 250SL, 250 Flywheel.  I'm finding clutch sets/kits for $200 +- 20 from 3 sources, or individual Sachs parts for about $100 more.

Any experience out there?
Gary
Early 250SL German version owned since 71, C320, R350, 89 Porsche 944 Turbo S

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Re: Clutch differences
« Reply #1 on: August 01, 2013, 19:27:28 »
Buy Sachs, $100.00 is not a lot considering the amount of work it takes to do the job, I have had them on my coupe for the last five years and & am very happy with it.

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Re: Clutch differences
« Reply #2 on: August 01, 2013, 21:23:02 »
I'm replacing the disc and the plate and have been told the 280 setup bolts to the 250 flywheel.  So I'm planning on buying the 280 which is a lighter disc type plate rather than the multiple coil springs in the 230 and 250, which I have now.  I am sure the throwout bearing is different at the plate side.  I don't know about the fork side.
The Sachs disk $100, Sachs plate $151, pilot bearing 10, thowout bearing 42, total $303. 
A SPEC SE571 Clutch Kit Stage 1is $323
a stock New Generation 11-012 Premium Clutch Kit is $191.

Anyone know if my 250 fork will work with the 280 throwout bearing and pressure plate?
Gary
Early 250SL German version owned since 71, C320, R350, 89 Porsche 944 Turbo S