E30 clutch at 340,000km

We just pulled the clutch from my iX, not because it was worn out, but
because the throwout bearing went. The clutch is stamped with 5/88, making
it original, and it was still fully funtional -- if not for the bearing
failure I would still be driving on it.

I think that's pretty impressive.

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-Russ.

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Somebody > typed:
> We just pulled the clutch from my iX, not because it was worn out, but
> because the throwout bearing went. The clutch is stamped with 5/88,
> making it original, and it was still fully funtional -- if not for
> the bearing failure I would still be driving on it.
>
> I think that's pretty impressive.

My UK E34 525i with 276,000 miles (440000kms approx) is still on its first
clutch, although I have just replaced the slave cylinder as it was leaking.

Jason

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> In ,
> Somebody > typed:
> > We just pulled the clutch from my iX, not because it was worn out, but
> > because the throwout bearing went. The clutch is stamped with 5/88,
> > making it original, and it was still fully funtional -- if not for
> > the bearing failure I would still be driving on it.
> >
> > I think that's pretty impressive.
>
> My UK E34 525i with 276,000 miles (440000kms approx) is still on its first
> clutch, although I have just replaced the slave cylinder as it was
leaking.
>

That's pretty dang impressive too I'd say.

-Russ.

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> "Dotcom Computers" > wrote in message
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> > In ,
> > Somebody > typed:
> > > We just pulled the clutch from my iX, not because it was worn out, but
> > > because the throwout bearing went. The clutch is stamped with 5/88,
> > > making it original, and it was still fully funtional -- if not for
> > > the bearing failure I would still be driving on it.
> > >
> > > I think that's pretty impressive.
> >
> > My UK E34 525i with 276,000 miles (440000kms approx) is still on its
first
> > clutch, although I have just replaced the slave cylinder as it was
> leaking.
> >
>
> That's pretty dang impressive too I'd say.
>
Nah, just run in!
My E34 520iT now has 345,644 miles on its *original* clutch. (and yes, I'm
amazed too!!!). I've also fitted a new slave cylinder though.
I do like these E34s!!

JB

"Somebody" > wrote in message
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> We just pulled the clutch from my iX, not because it was worn out, but
> because the throwout bearing went. The clutch is stamped with 5/88,
making
> it original, and it was still fully funtional -- if not for the bearing
> failure I would still be driving on it.
>
> I think that's pretty impressive.
>
> --
>
> -Russ.


I don't know what it is with E30 clutches but mine is still going strong
at 475,000KM. The current owner recently replaced his release bearing and
just put it back together with the original clutch. It still works well.
Very impressive indeed.

BTW, he is still running the original starter and alternator (just brush
replacements in alternator).

In ,
JB > typed:
> "Somebody" > wrote in message
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>> "Dotcom Computers" > wrote in message
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>>> In ,
>>> Somebody > typed:
>>>> We just pulled the clutch from my iX, not because it was worn out,
>>>> but because the throwout bearing went. The clutch is stamped with
>>>> 5/88, making it original, and it was still fully funtional -- if
>>>> not for the bearing failure I would still be driving on it.
>>>>
>>>> I think that's pretty impressive.
>>>
>>> My UK E34 525i with 276,000 miles (440000kms approx) is still on
>>> its first clutch, although I have just replaced the slave cylinder
>>> as it was leaking.
>>>
>>
>> That's pretty dang impressive too I'd say.
>>
> Nah, just run in!
> My E34 520iT now has 345,644 miles on its *original* clutch. (and
> yes, I'm amazed too!!!). I've also fitted a new slave cylinder though.
> I do like these E34s!!
>
> JB

Me too! Just need to find a decent replacment drivers seat in grey velour
with an armrest, as mine is somewhat tired now.

Our look scrappie had about 6 E34's in in various specs, and one had a nice
M-Tech steering wheel, but did not have the right tools to remove that - Are
all steering wheels interchangable on the E34 (This is a non-airbag btw)

Jason