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Spitfire Spitfire clutch and swaybar

Simon TR4a

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I had clutch slip on the Spitfire on Friday, which developed suddenly, along with a soft pedal and high engagement point.
Saturday bought a new clutch kit and took it and the car in to the mechanic Monday. The kit was reasonably priced; about 1/2 to 2/3 the cost of many modern cars, so not too bad.
While the car was up in the air the mechanic noticed a cracked passenger side swaybar mount, its just a tab welded to the chassis rail, so this is being repaired.
I was really pleased at the excellent rust free cvondition of te chassis, floors etc., but would like to suggest other Spit owners check these mounts as a safety item, easily done in a minute.
I should get the car back tonight, the old clutch was glazed rather than worn out, hope the hydraulics are good!
Simon.
 
Those mounts break all the time, one of the weak points of the Spitfire.
 
What's the appropriate repair?
Thanks!
 
weld em' back up.
 
I agree, weld them back up. I have not had this problem with a Triumph but I did with a Mazda and I just welded it back up and it lasted the life of the car (an other 6 years I would say)
 
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