Clutch died, though which bit ?

[Dogbreath]

Is that liable to damage the gearbox more? Just had a go driving back home, more clunky, but that's to be expected I suppose..

It puts a lot of stress on the synchromesh if you don't match the RPM to road speed correctly and try and force it in.

 

[dalin80]

even then it still puts a hefty load through the box.

also without the (relative) gradual feed of the clutch it can also shock the crank and put extra strain on the cambelt/chain.

 

[miniyazz]

What I thought. The way I was doing it (only did it twice, once up to fourth and once down to third) was gentle pressure on the stick, then up the revs til it slotted in, is that essentially the way to do it? I'm just asking in case the clutch ever did go, so I'd be able to drive home without totally shagging the gearbox! Must get roadside cover at some point