Nissan X-Trail clutch problem

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Nissan X-Trail clutch problem

I tow a horse trailer with my 51 plate Nissan X-Ttrail diesel Sport. The clutch recently burnt out and I had it replaced.

I'm still getting a burning smell and its struggling when I tow. I went back to the guy who fitted the clutch and he said it needs 900 miles to bed in. Does this sound right?

Asked on 9 March 2011 by Squady

Answered by Honest John

Might be, but depends how much of a hard time you are putting the clutch through. Normal 6-speed gearboxes don't have a low enough first ratio to pull a heavy trailer in difficult conditions.

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