Clutch master cylinder

[Rob from Brum]

Hi Gents, Can any body point me in the right direction to

purchase a new clutch maser cylinder cheaper than Rimmer

Bros for my TR8 ????   ??? I am not a cheap skate but if there is a saving to be made I'll save it, so I can put more petrol in to my car.

[andyh]

If you're in birmingham have you tried phoning these

I don't know if they're any cheaper but you could save p+p

 

Abingdon Parts 4 Triumph

991 Wolverhampton Road

Oldbury

West Midlands

B69 4RJ

Tel 0121 544 4444 Fax 0121 544 4340

 

andy

[Rob from Brum]

Thanks Andy I shall give them a call, and let oyu know how I get on

[Cinnobar]

My local motor factor beat all of the specialists on price but had to order it in. In the end I used Robsport as they were the next cheapest. I never use Rimmer as they're A. fairly unhelpful & B. Very expensive.

 

Jim

[Rob from Brum]

Thanks for that Jim. I will try my local then Robsport. How does S+S Preperations fair on the price wars?? as I have not used them yet, being new to the TR scene after an absence of 16 years. By the way that looks like my missus on your

animation ha!

[Cinnobar]

From experience S & S & Robsport normally within pennies the same. Odd items vary but not by a lot. TD Fitchett who advertise in some of the mags can occassionally be cheaper. But as a general rule of thumb Rimmers always the most expensive. IMHO.

For V8 bits I use either Jim Robinson over in northern Ireland  or Paddock Land Rover Derby.

Jim in particular very helpful, carries the real obscure bits, has good prices & is a wealth of knowledge.

 

Jim

[Rob from Brum]

Thank you very much Jim for your time and information, I shall remember it for future purchases, it all helps to improve and keep our cars on the road.

[gordon kerr]

Dunno if it helps at all but Robsport replaced both master and slave cylinders on my clutch in May. On the invoice the price of the master cylinder (Part no UKC188) is shown as 49.95 ex VAT (UK pounds) with a note that they used the old pushrod. There is also a gasket listed at 25p ex VAT. I was more than happy for them to replace both cylinders but I do remember them saying that in their experiece if you replace one and not the other the seals in the old one rearely last long.

[simon]

I know it's not directly linked but I always go to Jim Robinson in Northern Ireland first for any V8 bits. He has done me some wicked deals on bits and is a fantastic mind of information on anything V8.

[Rob from Brum]

Thank you all gents, I'll ring around all your sugestions and let you all know the final price paid. Once again thank you all.