1999 1.8 turbo clutch issue?

[cookey5599]

Afternoon All,

This has probably been discussed a thousand times so apologies, my 1.8 turbo has just over 102000 miles and recently there is a slight knock when you release the clutch pedal, the gearchange to be honest is no more notchy than usual but being 11 years old I am guessing the clutch is not going to last for ever.

It does not get raced so would only need a standard replacement, I am soon to be looking at a rather large bill??

As always any help greatly appreciated.

[Crasher]

They are expensive to do as the flywheel is a dual mass unit and it is extremely advisable to change it. The complete assembly can be bought from an LUK or Sachs supplier for about £350 and then you are looking at five hours labour to fit it so around £600 upwards.

[slim1986]

what happens if you do not change the dual fly mass wheel?? I just changed the clutch a year ago for 150 for the clutch and 130 for the labour.same car and engine and year

[Crasher]

The 220mm DM flywheels are very prone to failure as they are too small for the task, especially if the car is modified or driven hard.

[cookey5599]

Evening Guys,

Thanks for the heads up on this, seems a bit better the last few days but am suprised by the costs involved. Think it could be time for a change.