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Possible clutch issue

Jake1997
Jake1997
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Morning all, I’ve got a 64 plate focus 1.6 tdci. Just started having this issue when I start it and it goes away when driving unless I dip my clutch. Took it to my local garage and they’re convinced it’s nothing to do with the clutch. They’re saying maybe egr or turbo issue but I don’t believe it is. Anyone have any ideas?? It sounds like something is catching but soon as I press my clutch down it stops. Tried to upload a video but it won’t let me. Thanks 

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    If the noise stops when you press the clutch, it's the clutch.

    take it to another garage, or a clutch/gearbox specialist

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    Cheers mate. Took it to a different garage. Release bearing faulty, £900 job. Had it done 2 years ago but garage seems to think the place I took it before used cheap parts 🙄

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    £900 for a clutch change?

    Get them to check the input shaft bearing while the gearbox is out.  That one is not uncommon to fail on the Mk3 1.6 TDCI.

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