Dee_82 Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 morning all, just starting to think ahead to the next big expenditure and at a shade under 90k I'm thinking the clutch will probably need done in the next year or 2. has any of you guys done a clutch change on this car? we managed without any bother do to the timing belt etc and I know there will be some other tools needed but realistically, is it doable in a drive, assuming I can get the car up high enough to drop the box that is. I don't like the idea of paying out a colossal amount of cash for a job that, although might be really hard, can be done at home, or is this just one of the jobs that needs a lift and a whole bunch of other stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 I haven't done it on these, but have done it on several other cars on a driveway. Shouldn't need any special tools other than a clutch aligning tool - some kits have a tool in the box depending on brand. Gearboxes are pretty heavy and awkward to manoeuvre so some help would be useful but I've managed on my own even with 6 speed boxes. I've been told there is really awkward bolt on the gearbox of the DV6 somewhere but cannot remember where now, I'm sure Ian will know! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantt Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 Thought my ears were burning! You mean this bolt, needs leaving in place, 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 clutch alignment tool, what's that Just use your eyesight, its as good as any tool. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee_82 Posted April 14, 2016 Author Share Posted April 14, 2016 ah, cheers chaps, have you got ready supply of these engines/boxes Ian? you seem to have a useful picture for every occasion! ;) so its totally doable, just a pig of a job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantt Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 just happen to have a box out. Lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee_82 Posted October 4, 2017 Author Share Posted October 4, 2017 Hi Guys, sorry to resurrect this. So I'm getting some slip under heavy load now at 118k so not all that surprised, its not all the time but its noticeable, especially if i drop the hammer to overtake on single carriageway roads. So, been quoted just over 600 for the Clutch change and just under 900 for the Clutch and DMF, needless to say I'm not all that happy forking out ~500 on labour. So I'm looking about for gear: Clutch and pressure plate, DMF, CSC Is there anything else needed? drive shaft seals maybe? Next question, after searching around for manufactures, seems like LUK and SACHS seems to be the best cheap bet but whats the deal with mixing manufactures? I can get a CSC and clutch for about £150 from LUK but ive found a SACHS DMF for £230 but ive read several posts from other folk saying not to mix and match. whilst I'm sure its not ideal, i cant see why it wouldn't work but hopefully you guys can shed some light on it!? just seems that the LUK DMF is a fair amount more and the SACHS clutch kit is last question, does the DPF really need removed to get the box off? that's going to add a fair amount of time to get it done if it does :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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