2003 Peugeot 406 2.0 HDI 11- Solid or DMF ?

[imartin]

Hi,

A couple of days ago I noticed a squeal coming from the clutch when depressing the pedal. There is also some vibration at the biting point as well.

The local garage has had a look at it and thinks it's the DMF.

(The car has covered about 76000 miles - I bought the car in 2011 with only 30000 on the clock. The clutch pedal has always had a high biting point ever since I've had it)

To replace the clutch and fit a solid flywheel conversion kit and new cylinder I've been quoted about £1350. It's over £1700 if I want to stick with a new DMF.

I've seen on this forum that some of the earlier models of 110 hdi were originally fitted with solid flywheels, but I am not sure if that might have been a different model of engine or not.

Has anyone here had any experience of retro fitting a solid flywheel to replace a DMF?

Will it make the engine that much rougher to drive?

I've checked a few other forums too but there seems to be conflicting advice as to whether a solid flywheel is likely to be ok or to cause damage to other parts in the drive-train.

Any advice or experience greatly appreciated.

[jasper5]

The problem you describe sounds more like the clutch release bearing failing.

If you are wanting to replace the DMF then replace it with another DMF.
I know some people have done the solid conversion, but I wouldn't do it.
You can buy a DMF for about £300 and a clutch for about £100.
Why a new cylinder?
The prices quoted are totally unrealistic...way over the top

[dirtydirtydiesel]

+1 W.T.F £1700 is the value of the car, they are right royaly taking the piss
£450 top's for a new clutch complete with thrust bearing & dmf shop around or jasper will do it for £600

[imartin]

Thanks very much both for the speedy reply!

I might be mistaken over what was said by the garage - I'm expecting a written estimate/quote through the post.

It might very well have been the release bearing.

I was surprised at the cost and will be seeing if I can get another quote from another local independent garage.

Are there any recommendations as to which manufacturer of clutch and DMF ?

[jasper5]

Always fit LUK!