C5 Clutch Problem

[Guest stanwellback]

:( Hi,I have a 1800 petrol C5 and I am pretty sure that the clutch thrust bearing is on it's last legs.[ It squeels like a stuck pig! ].

This being the case, it won't be long before there is a loud bang and no clutch.

Does anybody know the cheapest place to buy a new clutch assembly? Also bearing in mind that there is no workshop manual available, is there any way that this is a DIY job or is it best left to the experts?

All advice greatly appreciated

[Randombloke]

Also bearing in mind that there is no workshop manual available, is there any way that this is a DIY job or is it best left to the experts?

All advice greatly appreciated

 

There is a workshop manual, how good is your French?

 

If you give a location, forum members may be able to help you with possible menders.

[Guest stanwellback]

There is a workshop manual, how good is your French?

 

If you give a location, forum members may be able to help you with possible menders.

 

 

Thanks for the info.My French is non exsistent so I will have to find a mechanic.

I live in Maidstone Kent and if anyone knows of a repairer local to me I would appreciate their details.

Cheers

[Johndouglas]

Do you know whether your petrol C5 has a similar clutch assembly to the diesels. They have a dual mass flywheel which makes for an expensive replacement job. If you do have a DM flywheel, it's possible to get a conversion kit which uses a conventional flywheel.

[Randombloke]

Thanks for the info.My French is non exsistent so I will have to find a mechanic.

I live in Maidstone Kent and if anyone knows of a repairer local to me I would appreciate their details.

 

Serious?!?! So do I, I have the manual.

 

I would talk to either Mid Kent Vehicle Services, 01622 794499, in New Hythe, near the Tescos in Larkfield.

 

otherwise, Medway Citroen 01634 849609.

 

I have used them both and would recommend them both highly.

[Guest stanwellback]

Do you know whether your petrol C5 has a similar clutch assembly to the diesels. They have a dual mass flywheel which makes for an expensive replacement job. If you do have a DM flywheel, it's possible to get a conversion kit which uses a conventional flywheel.

Hi John, I'm not too sure, but the good news is that I have found a mobile mechanic who has quoted me £200 to supply and fit a new clutch!

If everything goes to plan it will be a great result as the two other quotes I was given were £416 and £477, so he would seem to be miles cheaper - providing he knows his stuff.

He is due on Thursday and I'll let you know how he gets on.

[Guest stanwellback]

Serious?!?! So do I, I have the manual.

 

I would talk to either Mid Kent Vehicle Services, 01622 794499, in New Hythe, near the Tescos in Larkfield.

 

otherwise, Medway Citroen 01634 849609.

 

I have used them both and would recommend them both highly.

Thanks again, but I have booked a mobile mechanic for the job on Thursday so I'm hoping everything will be ok.