Wizza Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I know the topic of clutch and DMF being replaced is extremely common (I have been reading here for a while) but is it possible to replace the clutch without having to replace the DMF? My clutch is fairly low now and probably needs to be replaced within the next few months, but the car itself drives perfectly and has no symptoms of the DMF failing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nighthawk Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 The reason why is because you have the gearbox off and access to the flywheel so you might as well do it rather than pay for labour to do it separately. Sent from my HUAWEI P2 using Ford OC mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizza Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share Posted January 31, 2014 How long will a clutch last with it being driven sensibly? And does that mean you need to change the flywheel on every clutch change? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nighthawk Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I'm not sure of the interval for the dmf but if it does go I've heard you could be looking at replacing the clutch again. Do you know if its had one previously? Sent from my HUAWEI P2 using Ford OC mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizza Posted February 1, 2014 Author Share Posted February 1, 2014 I don't unfortunately. I just purchased the car and all I know is it has a full service history. That is it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flying clutchman Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Unfortunately on the diesels you have to regard the dmf as part of the clutch assembly. In fact in most cases the clutch outlasts the flywheel. It's also virtually impossible to assess the condition of the dmf. There is a special; tool available for about £300, but it's really pretty pointless. Petrol models very rarely need the dmf changing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizza Posted February 2, 2014 Author Share Posted February 2, 2014 Ive seen clutch, dmf and I think it was slave or master cylinder packages for £350ish pound. Does that sound about right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 You could also convert to a single mass flywheel - then, you've just got a clutch and the clutch lasts as long as clutches normally do. It is an expensive operation (...but then, so is a DMF...) but you'll probably not have to replace it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nighthawk Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 The problem converting to SMF is that where the DMF will bear the grunt, some other parts will take extra strain and likely fail which is why DMFs are now standard. Sent from my HUAWEI P2 using Ford OC mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizza Posted February 2, 2014 Author Share Posted February 2, 2014 I'd be sticking with dmf if I'm honest. I'd prefer to keep it how it came. Does 350 sound about right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flying clutchman Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 £350 sounds about right for a 5 speed. You ideally want either LUK, Sachs or Valeo. I wouldn't advise buying of eBay personally, unless it's one of the big suppliers. If you're not doing the job yourself I'd advise against buying you own parts. In the event of a component failure you would have to pay the labour again. If you pay for the whole job, the whole responsibility goes with it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizza Posted February 3, 2014 Author Share Posted February 3, 2014 So for a 5 speed, what sort of price would you say I would pay for an average garage to source and complete the job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flying clutchman Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 £550-£600 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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