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Lineman1954
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850 Clutch choices

Post by Lineman1954 »

good morning, I'm removing my newly acquired 95 GLT clutch assy. I am seeking comments from those who have an opinion in fact regarding Valeo clutch/pressure plate/ throw out bearing/pilot/spline tool kits, there is one kit I just described for 93$ shipped ... is this the old adage of "you get what you pay for" ? or just a really great deal, I have used Valeo products in the past on my Moto Guzzi bike and no problem. I don't drive hard and it's not a turbo, so ..any reviews or alternate suggestions please ?

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misha
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Post by misha »

Valeo,Luk,Sachs,Borg & Beck....you can't go wrong.
'97 850 2.5 20v / fully equipped / Motronic 4.4 from the factory / upgraded with S,V,C,XC70 instrument cluster / polar white wagon
History of Volvos in the family:
'71 144 S
'73 144 De Luxe
'78 244 DL
'78 244 DL
'79 244 GLE
'85 340 GLS

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Post by abscate »

Thats too cheap. With 10-12 hours of labor in, even low-balled at $25, there is no way I would try to save $100 on parts.

There are few manuals sold here, and the clutches on these things last forever, I think data on aftermarket will be sparse


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Post by tryingbe »

Valeo is a good brand.
85 GLH, 367 whp
00 Insight, 72 mpg

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