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clutch
Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 5:54 pm
by john170277
i`m going to need a new clutch within ther next 6 months but don`t want a dual mass just a solid flywheel wheres the best place to get one and do i need anything else
Re: clutch
Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 6:07 pm
by Gary406
theres things to consider with this.
not read a topic on this for a while but im sure i read on here when some1 did it that you get a judder with a solid one ... not 100% on that tho. might be worth reading up about it 1st
Re: clutch
Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 8:53 pm
by puggy
If its only the clutch that is going just change that , i would be surprised
if there is anything wrong with the DMF .
Re: clutch
Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 8:58 pm
by lozz
+1
ive never seen a Dmf fail on a 406 or heard of anyone whos had the Death rattle from one,
the early d9 had solid flywheel standard, so icarnt see adding one,to a 406 that as a dmf make much differnce,
possibly the bottom mount bush will get abit more stick but thats not abiggie idont think,
Re: clutch
Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 9:00 pm
by john170277
just had a quote of 249.99 from mr clutch autocentrte seems a bit cheap when the clutch kit is best part of 200
Re: clutch
Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 9:01 pm
by Gary406
stay clear of mr.clutch
you only have to google it to find out why, they get bad reviews all over UK.
Re: clutch
Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 9:04 pm
by lozz
john170277 wrote:just had a quote of 249.99 from mr clutch autocentrte seems a bit cheap when the clutch kit is best part of 200
They most probs just replacing the clutch (Friction disc) & thrust bearing @that price,
for them to fit a New Dmf aswell you wouidnt get much change from £500 or more idont think,
the clutch kits are peanuts for them mate,
Re: clutch
Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 9:05 pm
by Gary406
best thing to do with a clutch is you supply it and get a decent mechanic to fit it. i made a bad mistake few years ago. i let a mechanic supply and fit a clutch for my 1.9. 2 months later it started to judder again.
he did the whole job for 180 supplied and fitted ....
im having a new clutch in my new 1.9 early next year . i will 100% be buying a valeo clutch and getting a well known good fitter to fit it.. then i know whats going in ...
Re: clutch
Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 9:07 pm
by Gary406
and as puggy and lozz say. you never hear of a failed dmf on a 406 ..
Re: clutch
Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 9:09 pm
by john170277
getting a lot of vibration at speed and slipping
so am i best having new clutch with or without dmf
Re: clutch
Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 9:17 pm
by lozz
john170277 wrote:getting a lot of vibration at speed and slipping
so am i best having new clutch with or without dmf
upto you at the end of the day,
but if iwas you iwouid just buy a clutch kit and get someone to fit it,
Re: clutch
Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 9:26 pm
by Gary406
john170277 wrote:getting a lot of vibration at speed and slipping
so am i best having new clutch with or without dmf
john if i was you i would just buy a valeo clutch yourself . just the clutch . pressure plate & release bearing. you wont need to replace the flywheel they dont seem to be an issue on the 406 ..
who told you the flywheel would need changing anyway ? or did you just assume yourself ?
Re: clutch
Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 9:38 pm
by lozz
Iwouidnt panic mate,
just take your time with it go easy on the loud pedal and you will most probs get months out of it,
ive noticed somepeople with slippy clutches on 406s ride the pedal /rest the foot on it and when ive drove them theres no slip,
they take some getting used too the d9s ithink compared to d8 the clutches are light weight