Bulletin Board - Message Factory GTV8 Clutch I am guessing this has been covered previously but my factory V8 which has always had clutch clearance problems and finally the clutch plate seized to the pressure plate. On stripping it down the part numbers appear to be Rover SD1 on the clutch assemblies. Is this possible? Phil Rollins 31 January 2010 @ 22:40 Under topic: V8   Reply(ies) received for this Message Factory GTV8 Clutch Hello Phil, I have a GT V8 conversion based on an early Rover 3.5 block - early type oil pump, rope type crankshaft oil seals and smaller valves. The engine number indicates a 1976 date of manufacture. Although all the above characteristics have been modified, I had no reason to change the flywheel. Over the years I have had 2 x Rover SD1 clutch assemblies fitted to the engine, the most recent incorporating the self aligning clutch withdrawal bearing. I delayed replying to to your message as I have an LT77 5 x speed SD1 gearbox in the car and that means a different clutch withdraw slave cylinder, so I would not have been comparing like with like. I have never detected any difference in the physical dimensions of the clutch assemblies for the V8, although pressure plate spring tension and driven plate facings specs may vary. Perhaps the V8BB will turn up differing views. Bill McCullough 05 February 2010 @ 15:50   Advanced Search Search for all messages for Last 2 Days Last 7 Days Last 14 Days All Messages Search by key word Search by topic V8 RV8 Spares Events MGCC BCV8 General Online auction Include archived messages in search When making a posting do note the system automatically signs off your posting with your name You are welcome to post a message or response It could be a technical query or clarification, a maintenance or spares tip, a report of good service from a V8 specialist, or news of an event of interest to fellow V8 enthusiasts. As we welcome new members, this service is provided on a "free and open to all" basis and is not restricted by password access. Spares adverts Any spares or other items advertised for sale on the V8BB will be removed and posted on the V8 Spares webpage on the V8 website. More V8 Bulletin Board aims to attract good quality postings in terms of content subject matter and accuracy. It is not a chat box so any "grumping or flaring" or other undesirable postings will be moderated at the sole discretion of the V8 Webmaster and V8 Chairman. Periodically the postings are archived to keep the list of postings to a manageable length. Please disclose your name and email address when preparing your posting. V8 Register - MG Car Club   Neither the MG Car Club, the V8 Register or its officers and committee members can accept legal responsibility for any of the statements contained in any posting or postings made on this bulletin board. Any material considered to be undesirable in terms of its nature, content or implication will be moderated as promptly as is reasonably possible. Should any party feel the content or claims in any posting may cause them actual or potential damage, please contact the V8 Webmaster promptly so appropriate action may be taken. V8 Webmaster