Loss of clutch

**jonny747** · 26th April 2011, 15:17

Hi

I was hoping someone may be able to help me out here, i have a 2.0 TD on a 53 plate and the clutch has gone.. I was wondering has anyone had there's done and if so what was the price ??

Just so i have a rough guide on how much the garage should be charging me !!

Thanks

**dh.dti** · 26th April 2011, 15:26

You might need to do the flywheel at the same time

**bembo449** · 26th April 2011, 15:43

as above you may need the whole kit and kaboodle , prepare to be bent over in the wallet department

**jonny747** · 26th April 2011, 16:36

yeah I've heard this... Not the best of designs this model never changed a clutch in a car for the last 20 yrs of driving and the car has only done 10000 miles NOT GOOD !!

**dh.dti** · 26th April 2011, 16:39

your best bet would be to ring round a few transmission/clutch specialists rather than an ordinary garage... they will get you the best price.

**James24** · 26th April 2011, 17:19

My DMF is starting to go at 100,000 miles so I'm asking around a few places at the moment. The first quote I have got is circa £1,100 from Mr Clutch in Nottingham. They didn't give me a firm price as they reckon it's not ready for doing just yet.

As above, the clutch and flywheel have to be replaced and I think so do some other things I'm not so familiar with - like the slave cylinder

**dh.dti** · 26th April 2011, 19:50

it makes sense to do the slave too

**jonny747** · 26th April 2011, 20:56

The car isn't worth the cost of the work doing to it this is the problem its a tough choice to make scrap bit by bit and buy new or pay 1000 for clutch ????

**James24** · 27th April 2011, 09:32

I know what you mean. I suppose it's worth it if the car looks like it will last for a good while (and you'll want to keep it for a while) if you have the clutch done - you probably won't want to stomach any more large bills and you'll want to get your money's worth out of the new clutch yourself.

**jonny747** · 27th April 2011, 11:10

well that's one way of looking at it and your probably rite, but you would think the price of the parts would be some Wat cheaper as its such a common fault and poor design after all its not the drivers fault yet it just devalues a car that drives and looks so well !! Plus my heater has packed up and my CD player haha no luck !!