Talk Morgan Forums Thread Like Summary - Trad +8 Clutch Kit and Water Pump part numbers

My 1994 +8 had just done 27k mls when it developed a potential gearbox problem. The gearbox won't come out from below so it was an engine out job. Having heard of clutch failures from 27k onwards I thought it prudent to replace the clutch plate while installing the engine and gearbox. I was advised to replace the clutch plate, release bearing and clutch cover on the basis that as soon as the car is back on the road another component will almost certainly fail! The search was on for a clutch kit for a +8. All the following prices include VAT.

A well respected and authoritative web site advised that all +8's take the Borg and Beck clutch kit HK9690. However, this seemed unavailable. Never mind, the Man from Little Hallingbury always comes up trumps. A visit to his parts website quoted a clutch kit +8, 5 speed, TSC 331 for a reasonable £876. I phoned for details but they could not give me any because it was on backorder.

At this point I contacted Borg & Beck direct and a very nice Mr Daniel Girling told me HK 9690 had been superseded by HK 6076. I picked one up locally for £120. It is identical to the original. The kit was originally for Rover SD1 and Rimmer Bros cross references as RB7335PBB at a more reasonable £237. EBAY prices are from £45.

While we are at it, when I reassembled and started up my Morgan the water pump leaked and needed replacing. Mr Hallingbury quoted for a +8 water pump and gasket, COE 211 for a reasonable £347.84 whereas Rimmer Bros SD1 water pump and gasket, GWP 2149 is a more reasonable £186.

Who is taking the p1ss?

The Rimmer one doesn't have 'Morgan' on the packet!

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this is my spare water pump, the picture is deceiving ,it is about five and a half inches tall (5.5")
it is for the front timing cover for a 3.5.

David Byrne