Prepare me for the worst

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lifer_sean

Yes, if your clutch is gone you will need to replace the dual mass flywheel and a 3-part clutch kit (pressure plate, disc, slave cylinder). I'd expect the parts to cost around 550 from a motor factors (it's a while since we did one so the price might have changed). Paid 725 for parts recently for a 08 new shape 6-speed. Also the mechanic doing the work may not pass on the parts discount to you so might be a bit more. I'd estimate 250 labour. Maybe 800-1000 total.

I can't remember if the solid flywheel conversion is a good job on these but might be worth considering (it works for some car models, not for others). Some of the others on here (eg George) might be able to advise.

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Be prepared to get rode by the towing company too,
I once paid 250 to get my car from ballymon to naas!

MugMugs

urbanledge wrote: »

Be prepared to get rode by the towing company too,
I once paid 250 to get my car from ballymon to naas!

Valid point. Get their mileage rate and work it out through Google maps when they're "quoting" you. Alternatively, shop around for the tow to the repairers. The garage doing the job may well tow it for you.

George Dalton

Is it 5 speed or 6 speed?

Pottler

Do the starter while you are at it, and get all the parts from the one brand, ie clutch, flywheel etc, don't be pursuaded to mix components. Also ensure the mechanic cleans out the bellhousing properly as the debris from the clutch failure will linger and kill the new one. If you cheap out on doing the job properly, you will join the long list of people who complain that their replacement flywheel etc lasted even less time than the original. By "do the starter", I mean fit a new or recon one, regardless of the outward appearance of your own one. Tis all pricey, but half-doing ends up being even pricier as you get the fun of doing it all again in 30-50k km or even less.

robo10

I had my clutch and flywheel changed on my 5 speed mondeo 2 years ago for 630euro i replaced mine with a solid clutch and flywheel had no issues with the solid flywheel no extra vibration etc . I was talking to a guy last week who payed 1100euro to have his replaced so shop around

CiniO

Were you on holidays in Leenane? (asking just out of curiosity)

mgbgt1978

George Dalton wrote: »

Is it 5 speed or 6 speed?

OP. Answer the man. He is trying to save you quite a bit of money.




The correct answer is 5-speed....

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George Dalton

Did you get any quotes yet? Unfortunately the 6 speed costs more in labour than the 5 speed.

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George Dalton

Where are you located?

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