Clutch/ Dual Mass Fly Wheel

[mfb64]

Hi i have a 2007 2.0 hdi c5 it has done 48000 miles the clutch bearing has started to make a noise when the pedal is pressed no clutch slip etc yet.What i am trying to find out is wether it is neccessary to change the dmf as a matter of course when the clutch is changed,the local main dealer says probably wont be required [£500 to change clutch] independant specialists are unsure some say yes some no prices from £400 for clutch to £850 for clutch and dmf .What i am worried about is agreeing to £400 for clutch and getting a much bigger bill when the car is mended,.Any thoughts or advice would be appreciated thanks.

[paul.h]

Clutch bearing noises can last years so depending on how bad it is you may be able to live with it - see what other members think. Or maybe just the bearing needs replacing - however, the amount of work/labour cost is probably the same as for a clutch replacement.

 

With the clutch out the dmf should be checked to see if it needs replacing and you could always have a solid flywheel/clutch kit fitted which may be cheaper depending where you get it but is about £420 on eurocarparts vs £430 for a clutch and dmf vs £170 for just the clutch (dmf £264) but no price for just the bearing. So looks as if there is about £250 labour cost.

[coastline taxis]

the only way youl know is when you take  the clutch out. Budget for the most expensive then things can only get better if you dont need it