Passat clutch and dual mass replacement

[waynetdi130]

Hi
My clutch has started to slip and judder so think its time for a replacement, Cars done 215000 miles so will be best getting the duel mass replaced as well, Can anybody recommended and good garage for the work in or around Stockport or Manchester area and how much I will be looking to pay, the cars a 2005 Passat 130 tdi, AWX engine, am I best going for a replacement dual mass or a solid fltwheel,

Thanks for any advice

[caldirun]

Hi
My clutch has started to slip and judder so think its time for a replacement, Cars done 215000 miles so will be best getting the duel mass replaced as well, Can anybody recommended and good garage for the work in or around Stockport or Manchester area and how much I will be looking to pay, the cars a 2005 Passat 130 tdi, AWX engine, am I best going for a replacement dual mass or a solid fltwheel,

Thanks for any advice

A solid flywheel will stop the slip but you will have more judder, because the DMF has collapsed its acting as a solid flywheel would.
I recently did my wife's car, all the bits ( DMF, driven plate, pressure plate, release bearing) cost £320 from ECP, not an easy DIY but do'able (get a good jack, see my post re this)
If I were too frit to do it myself I would ask for quotes for all the job or the work only (with you supplying the bits) but not at the same garage/time they do tend to want to markup the spare prices, "well VW charge this but we can get it for"

[waynetdi130]

Hi
Thanks for the advice I have been quoted £580 supply and fit all the parts with a dual mass, I did say I would supply parts myself but was told this would void any warranty, any idea how many hours labor it would take a good garage, I do most repairs myself but have never done a clutch before, thanks

[caldirun]

Hi
Thanks for the advice I have been quoted £580 supply and fit all the parts with a dual mass, I did say I would supply parts myself but was told this would void any warranty, any idea how many hours labor it would take a good garage, I do most repairs myself but have never done a clutch before, thanks

Ask for the details of the parts they will fit, if you get a warranty it will only be 12 months at the most, the OEM has lasted 8/9 years, the parts I fitted from ECP were the exact replacements for what I took off (Sachs), ask them for a price with you supplying the parts, then you know they will last, they have to warranty the work they do by law, so if sound parts are used and it fails they will be liable. Price sounds good, if not a little cheap, look for recommendations first.

[Metallurgix]

Had mine done a month ago. ECP parts and ECP recommended fitter. About 6 hours labour. Total £675 inc VAT.

[waynetdi130]

Hi
Had the clutch and dual mass flywheel done, its like having a new car, let the garage supply the parts all LUX from Europarts, total price inc VAT £562.00. that's a bargain I think, thanks

[Cylon2007]

Hi
Had the clutch and dual mass flywheel done, its like having a new car, let the garage supply the parts all LUX from Europarts, total price inc VAT £562.00. that's a bargain I think, thanks

Where abouts are you and where did you have the jo done please?

[waynetdi130]

Hi
The repair was done in Cheadle Heath, Stockport at Banks garage just off Stockport rd.

[Mike McKinstry]

Guys i have seen ECP price of £300 for DMF AND £200 for clutch so assumed would need both at £500 then +labour £280ish.
Are you saying the DMF pack at £300 is all I would need?
Same model AWX with 213K-not slipping -pedal just getting a bit nearer now so wont be long!!

[Gary03]

Guys i have seen ECP price of £300 for DMF AND £200 for clutch so assumed would need both at £500 then +labour £280ish.
Are you saying the DMF pack at £300 is all I would need?
Same model AWX with 213K-not slipping -pedal just getting a bit nearer now so wont be long!!

No.
You will need the lot. DMF and a complete clutch including a new release bearing. LUK is the best make.
I done mine (also an AWX) about 6 months ago.
Its also worth buying new flywheel to crank bolts whilst your at it.
Do you know anyone who works in the trade as they could get you a good discount at a motor factors?
I got all the above for less than £300 all in. ECP were pretty bloody dear IMO.