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Boooo! Thanks for the replies. Is there really such thing as a rolling restoration?!

Yes there are thicker/unworn thrust bearings - and with more 'offset' on the mounting lugs - just not an inch - although how/why you think you need an 'inch' is beyond me. I did say it could maybe keep you going for a while as a low cost fix. I think with some research you may get 1/4 to 3/8" ...

What do you think? Is this terminal and what is the best course of action? It's similar all the way around.

I very much doubt that the clutch release arm is bent. It is a piece of forged steel. If there was that much pressure the alloy flanges upon which it pivots and that hold it in place would break away. When I fitted a 1098cc gearbox to my tuned 948cc engine whilst wanting to keep the lightened 948cc...

You won't get an extra inch on the carbon thrust - is it possible the clutch fork (that holds the thrust) is bent with over pressure having been applied ? The REAL answer is all 1098 parts with the 1098 gearbox. So not a thick thrust bearing after all then... ;) I was thinking the arm must be bent ...

Ok I understand why this might cure the problem, but I'd need a thrust bearing with about an inch or more of extra material for this to solve the problem, i.e take up all the slack seen in the photos. Does such a part exist? Surely this would be common knowledge on the forum if it were such a simple...

....on second thoughts, think I've lost interest in getting a 1098 now having read around a bit more - seems the 948 is a nice little engine and ideal for what I'll be using it for, i.e., no motorway journeys! Think I'm drawing closer to a solution.... thanks all!

That is why I said genuine Borg and Beck and I also suggested above using the old 1098cc pressure plate - as if working ok and not worn will still give many miles of use. There are a couple of good S/H clutch assys on 'e' bay at the moment at a reasonable price which may be worth a consideration. h...

Great pictures. The assembly can be used as is - but the carbon thrust bearing is worn - although still some left - but perhaps all you really need is a new carbon thrust of the correct type with more of an offset towards the clutch pressure assembly. I don't think this needs a lot of cash - but it...

Peatree. Where are you located? Strangely, I have a 1098 flywheel, backplate and (old-ish) clutch that I don't want on a 948 engine and I need the 948 parts. No release bearing, though. I'm in Cardiff. I'm in South East London - unfortunately! Sounds like doing a swap might have worked for us, but ...

Thank you Phil, that's very helpful indeed. It's all starting to make sense now. So as I understand it, if i were to keep the 948 for the time being, I'd need as a minimum: * 1098 flywheel (with 1098 rather than 948 ring gear?) * 1098 back plate * 1098 clutch (might as well just get a whole new clut...

Thanks very much for all the detailed replies. Everything I've found so far points towards the 1098 gearbox being on the 948 engine. Have a look at these pics and see if you agree? Engine number is 9MUH-480759, and the gearbox looks like a later ribbed-type to me... http://i1167.photobucket.com/albu...

Hi folks, New member here - have a 1961 4-door saloon which I've recently purchased, wonder if I can get your thoughts on a clutch issue please? I *thought* my pedal was stiff and needed freeing up as it felt like I needed both feet to depress it, but on closer inspection found this: http://i1167.ph...