Sudden vibration through the pedal and a grinding noise when depressing the clutch on Saturday, so drove back home and called breakdown. They guy almost immediately diagnosed that the clutch release bearing was about to give, and recommended I don't drive it except to the garage. So it's currently at the garage waiting to be fixed. Anyone else had this happen to them? I was told it was a cheap part but it's gearbox out to fit, so factor in a few hours labour. The car has only done 26k so I wasn't going to fit a new clutch kit, unless anyone advises otherwise?
6.5-8 hours. Your mad if you don't change the clutch and flywheel too whilst its all off. Get them to threadlock the release bearing bolts in too seen a few that have made a bid for freedom and they make a mess going round the bellhousing.
Thank you. I haven't bought the car with the intention on running it on a budget, but is the clutch and flywheel really worth changing at 26k? I may be wrong but they should last a while yet? I've owned it a month and it's already cost me over 1k. Typical as I've known it since new and it never missed a beat until I bought it lol!
It's up to you at the end of the day but I would just for the oppertunity. If you are confident it'll last then leave it be.
I deffinatley wouldn't leave the clutch, that should be changed, but providing the DMF is in good condition then id leave it.
Decided to have the clutch done too, without the DMF unless the garage recommend it on inspection. I will be paying just under £1k, without the DMF. Does this sound reasonable?
Holy shit I can do the clutch flywheel and release bearing for less than that And I'd pick it up and drop it off
Out of interest, how much would you have charged Mark? I'll bear it in mind for future. I've heard a clutch and DMF was between £1300-£1600 at a main dealers so I didn't think that was too bad. I was a bit caught with not being able to drive - I've already had it recovered to BTM once this month already...
For a full luk kit Same as renault parts i charge £700 fitted That includes Cutch kit Fly wheel Release bearing Box oil And labour
Not taken it to Fred, it's at Goscote Services Renault. I know the garage so it's being looked after. That's a very good price. I got quoted £350 for the flywheel alone!
Mark can you get hold of a single mass fly? Perhaps the Valeo Motorsport one which I think Gavin has fitted. How much extra would it be?
I know they can be a common issue, but at under 27k miles it's surprised me... Read up on the pros and cons of the SMF but I won't be taking this anywhere beyond Stage 1, may as well stick to the OEM DMF.
