clutch replacement question - Saxperience

jazzyc · 28th May 2007, 16:30

I have a 2000 reg saxo vtr and i believe the clutch release bearing is knackered. Its making a good awefull noise and the clutch bites at the very last minuite and judders when you pull away.

My question is i have been told its about a 5 1/2 hour job!

Is this right? is it an engine out job?

not something i want to take on myself but dont want to get stung by a garage.

whats the cost of the clutch itself?

smearsvtr · 28th May 2007, 16:49

not an engine out job m8 not 2 big of a job m8

Toad · 28th May 2007, 17:40

Well, you have to take the gear box off for starters, and that's not easy for a non-mechanic. There's some places around that specialise in clutch replacements, and also don't charge that much for the labour. Get yourself a complete clutch kit from Euro Car Parts or GSF, and then take it to one of these clutch places for fitting.

jazzyc · 28th May 2007, 19:46

so are the garage trying to blag me by saying its a 5plus hour job then?

is around £80 right for the cost of the clutch?

Banger_VTR · 28th May 2007, 19:52

i wud say from the £50 - £80 mark depends on where u go and who u know

Toad · 28th May 2007, 19:58

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Originally Posted by jazzyc

so are the garage trying to blag me by saying its a 5plus hour job then?

is around £80 right for the cost of the clutch?

Jazzy, both companies I mentioned have web sites. You can get a quote there...

Here you go mate: http://www.mrclutch.com/

They even offer a free clutch checking service, you never know, your clutch might be OK. They have loads of places scattered across England.

Paget · 28th May 2007, 20:07

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Originally Posted by Toad

Jazzy, both companies I mentioned have web sites. You can get a quote there...

Here you go mate: http://www.mrclutch.com/

They even offer a free clutch checking service, you never know, your clutch might be OK. They have loads of places scattered across England.

watch out with mr clutch, when i went there with my old car they tried to mug me off about £300

jazzyc · 28th May 2007, 20:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toad

Jazzy, both companies I mentioned have web sites. You can get a quote there...

Here you go mate: http://www.mrclutch.com/

They even offer a free clutch checking service, you never know, your clutch might be OK. They have loads of places scattered across England.

thanks mate

thats a great help

Ben_L · 28th May 2007, 22:23

cheers for that link, they are only round the corner from me. I might give them a try myself for a price

jazzyc · 29th May 2007, 10:06

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Originally Posted by Saxo-Paget

watch out with mr clutch, when i went there with my old car they tried to mug me off about £300

Just been quoted £265 by mr clutch

dont know if thats good or bad but not far off what the garage were saying

Danr · 29th May 2007, 11:55

It took me and a mate about 3 hours on my drive to do mine. Had a few problems on the way but got it all sorted. He works for peugeot so knows what he's doing aswell!

Toad · 29th May 2007, 12:02

Yes mate, changing the clutch is fairly labour intensive. You can try calling around other places, but don't expect it to be much cheaper than that quote. You get some mobile type mechanics that charge around £30 - £40 an hour. That might be a little cheaper...

marvvtr · 29th May 2007, 12:33

jus had my clutche done took my dad bout 4 hours to do it this was at his garage where he works on a 2 poster ramp

marvvtr · 29th May 2007, 12:36

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Originally Posted by jazzyc

Just been quoted £265 by mr clutch

dont know if thats good or bad but not far off what the garage were saying

i paid 73 quid for my clutche but i had no fitting costs its great having a dad 4 a mechanic does the 265 included fitting and new gearbox oil mine needed bout 2 ltres

jazzyc · 29th May 2007, 17:39

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Originally Posted by marvvtr

i paid 73 quid for my clutche but i had no fitting costs its great having a dad 4 a mechanic does the 265 included fitting and new gearbox oil mine needed bout 2 ltres

that quote of £265 from mr clutch was everything.

had some other quotes today also, £360 all in and one at £315 plus vat.

mr clutch price dont seem that bad now!

GRAHAM2000VTR · 30th May 2007, 17:55

if u get a mr clutch 2 do just go round with a spanner after well the 1 near me u have 2 my mate just had 1 done i found 3 bell housing bolts undone not bothered 2 adjust the cable properly low gearbox oil etc etc but yes a new clutch was in a drove fine

Icey_Furio · 1st June 2007, 22:22

5 1/2 hours?! I removed one in just over an hour last night and that was with basic tools and a crap jack. Would take another 2hrs or so to get it back on with the same limited tools and space, because refitting is always the tricky bit. But they're just trying to rob you there mate.

Realistically? Should be around £120-£150 in labour and the clutches cost £40 - £90 depending on the make, and the year of your car, as there are two different types for Saxos.