What Is The Average Price To Replace Gearbox On A Manual 2006 Mk2 Focus Mk2 ?

[Fastlife91]

When I change gear I often hear a clunk sound, transmission light did come on and off a while ago but since topping up the fluid it doesn't come on anymore, when checking gearbox oil a while ago we found little pieces that looked like metal in it.

( Seems dealership sold me car with possible bad gearbox as transmission light came on and I didn't know what it meant at first on the day after purchase but I didn't mention it at the time to them as I was having problems with the car overheating which garage said was head gasket but seems I was ripped off as I was told by a friend they probably only replaced water pump, Warranty wise sorted the bill for that after a LONG wait )

I am thinking about plans to get the gearbox replaced , perhaps after Christmas. I will buy a used gearbox so long as it is in good condition, I have also had a lot of people say it is a good idea to replace the clutch at the same time ?

My car currently goes into every gear excellent and the clutch feel's great but the signs are pointing to gearbox failure, so how much should I expect to pay for a side garage to fit a used gearbox replacement in my car and will they even fit a used part or do garages only install new parts to cover themselves?

Also if I get the clutch does at the same time as gearbox will he charge much more to do the clutch as it is basically on the same job as gearbox or so I'm told or will he charge as 2 separate jobs?

If I change clutch must I replace flywheel as well, does my car even have a flywheel?

thanks a lot everybody !

[Goodkat]

I would hope for the best, but prepare for the worst. Price up a gearbox and clutch, and keep the money aside just in case it fails.

As I am replying on my phone, I am not certain what car it is you have, but all manual cars have a flywheel, and if yours has a Dual Mass Flywheel, it is best to get it changed as well as the clutch. A lot of people get the clutch changed if the gearbox is off, as it is a consumable part and it would cost less in labour to replace it then, than it would if it failed after the new box is on. As the clutch will be exposed with the removal of the box, makes sense to replace it.

If you are going to get a second hand box, find one with warranty and preferably refurbished for piece of mind. You don't want one which has been donated by a car which has had the Fast and the Furious treatment, and will lunch itself at the first opportunity.

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[Fastlife91]

I would hope for the best, but prepare for the worst. Price up a gearbox and clutch, and keep the money aside just in case it fails.

As I am replying on my phone, I am not certain what car it is you have, but all manual cars have a flywheel, and if yours has a Dual Mass Flywheel, it is best to get it changed as well as the clutch. A lot of people get the clutch changed if the gearbox is off, as it is a consumable part and it would cost less in labour to replace it then, than it would if it failed after the new box is on. As the clutch will be exposed with the removal of the box, makes sense to replace it.

If you are going to get a second hand box, find one with warranty and preferably refurbished for piece of mind. You don't want one which has been donated by a car which has had the Fast and the Furious treatment, and will lunch itself at the first opportunity.

Sent via the 'Clacks'

GNU STP

Hi

Thanks for the reply, I know how frustrating it can be replying to forums using a mobile phone or tablet, it takes ages, lol

My car is a manual 2006 mk2 diesel focus 1.8, it has 132,000 miles on the clock.

okay, so if I am going to replace my gearbox then I think I will replace the clutch as well and the flywheel if it has one, but as you say because it is a manual it likely does have.

What kind of price do you think I would be looking at just for the parts alone, excluding labor ?

New Clutch and Flywheel

Used gearbox?

I am thinking of buying from E bay,

thanks

[stef123]

All engines have a flywheel, its a rotational mass that keeps the engine moving by releasing stored energy to help smooth out rotational changes.

I would expect to pay around £350 or so for a quality flywheel and clutch kit including slave cylinder.

A used gearbox, around £150? there are plenty boxes around for the 1.8 tdci.

I usually replace gearbox oil seals and oil too so add another £30 for that.

[Fastlife91]

All engines have a flywheel, its a rotational mass that keeps the engine moving by releasing stored energy to help smooth out rotational changes.

I would expect to pay around £350 or so for a quality flywheel and clutch kit including slave cylinder.

A used gearbox, around £150? there are plenty boxes around for the 1.8 tdci.

I usually replace gearbox oil seals and oil too so add another £30 for that.

Many thanks for your reply

I'm still undecided on whether I would replace the Clutch and flywheel with the gearbox,

If I change only the gearbox is it possible I could get many more years out of my clutch and flywheel ?

[stef123]

Many thanks for your reply

I'm still undecided on whether I would replace the Clutch and flywheel with the gearbox,

If I change only the gearbox is it possible I could get many more years out of my clutch and flywheel ?

You could well do but if its original then personally I would change it while the box is out, otherwise your going to be cost of parts plus labour again when the time does eventually come.

The Focus isn't a bad car to do a clutch/flywheel on as it doesn't require removal of the subframe but still a few hours labour involved.

[Fastlife91]

You could well do but if its original then personally I would change it while the box is out, otherwise your going to be cost of parts plus labour again when the time does eventually come.

The Focus isn't a bad car to do a clutch/flywheel on as it doesn't require removal of the subframe but still a few hours labour involved.

Thanks

Well I only bought the car about march this year and have spent LOADS already and I plan on keeping it for 2 or 3 years at least so if I could just get the gearbox done and hope the clutch will hold out,

but then again I would probably be on edge , worrying about the clutch so it may be best just to change it . Also I would hate to sell it on to the next person and they end up scrapping it because the clutch has worn out, I wouldn't like that as I have done a lot of repairs to it already.

How much longer would it take do you think to replace the clutch and flywheel whilst already on the gearbox job? thanks

[stef123]

It's only a few extra bolts for the cover plate and then the flywheel bolts, new flywheel bolted back on then new clutch bolted in loosely until it's lined up then fully tightened so realistically, another half hour labour tops.

[Fastlife91]

It's only a few extra bolts for the cover plate and then the flywheel bolts, new flywheel bolted back on then new clutch bolted in loosely until it's lined up then fully tightened so realistically, another half hour labour tops.

Thanks again for your reply, its appreciated

So you think a further half hour from gearbox to replace clutch and Flywheel, out of interest how hard actually is it once accessible to take of a clutch and Flywheel?

I am thinking of just buying the clutch kit without flywheel as it will save me around £200. Would it be okay to replace clutch and not the flywheel or would it then be a waste if time replacing the clutch without the FW ?

What if current FW was inspected and found to be okay, or even if we got it machined, would it be applicable ?

[stef123]

With a DMF, how usable it is depends on wear/movement of the secondary mass. Any fatgue or cracks and it's for the bin anyway.

£350 will get you a Sachs or LuK clutch kit, slave cylinder and DMF.

I would advise anyone to replace the dmf while the gearbox is out but if your trying to cut costs then you will need to inspect it thoroughly, it is essentially a wear and tear item.

Once the gearbox is put access to the clutch then the flywheel is very easy.

[Fastlife91]

With a DMF, how usable it is depends on wear/movement of the secondary mass. Any fatgue or cracks and it's for the bin anyway.

£350 will get you a Sachs or LuK clutch kit, slave cylinder and DMF.

I would advise anyone to replace the dmf while the gearbox is out but if your trying to cut costs then you will need to inspect it thoroughly, it is essentially a wear and tear item.

Once the gearbox is put access to the clutch then the flywheel is very easy.

I understand what you are saying, it makes logical srnse, its just I have had extremely bad luck with cars and I just wanted to keep costs low if where I can.

I have a 2000 Astra that I got rid of about March this year as I think it blew a valve in the engine and as it has been nothing but a pain in the 3 years I had owned it I thought it was a good time to get rid, I only paid £590 but spent over £3000 on repairs . most recently before current car I had a Citroen but that had its problems as well and my very first car blew a head gasket after a month

My current car is a mk2 focus that I bought around march this year, has already had spent about £1500 on it ( including head gasket that was charged for despite how thinking garage only changed water pump , Warranty wise paid for that) and still have quite a list of repair work that needs doing.

If it comes to it I think I will just buy the £350 kit with flywheel as you suggested

How long do you think it would take from start to finish ?

My mechanic friend can do it but because he's so busy on other cars it would probably mean I'm without a car for a week or 2 whilst he does it and I would have to reky on the bus again until its fixed

Thanks

[stef123]

I'm not sure what the actual book time is for the job, 4-5 hours at a guess (which is based on a fully equipped workshop).

[Fastlife91]

I'm not sure what the actual book time is for the job, 4-5 hours at a guess (which is based on a fully equipped workshop).

thank you,