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[ninjapirate]

ok, i knew the clutch was high when i got it, expected it to be a lot cheaper then £450 to replace it! and then the dmf if it needs it. boo.
how easy is it to do a clutch on a 2.2?
amyone nr hants that wants to earn a few bob doing it for me?
thanks

at this point, im not spending that on it and risk having to change the dmf. could be very short ownership!

[RobG]

ok, i knew the clutch was high when i got it, expected it to be a lot cheaper then £450 to replace it! and then the dmf if it needs it. boo.
how easy is it to do a clutch on a 2.2?
amyone nr hants that wants to earn a few bob doing it for me?
thanks

at this point, im not spending that on it and risk having to change the dmf. could be very short ownership!

Do you get any funny noises with the engine running and your foot down on the clutch? Metallic clunking/clacking noises?. If no, you`re DMF should be OK

[ninjapirate]

ok, i knew the clutch was high when i got it, expected it to be a lot cheaper then £450 to replace it! and then the dmf if it needs it. boo.
how easy is it to do a clutch on a 2.2?
amyone nr hants that wants to earn a few bob doing it for me?
thanks

at this point, im not spending that on it and risk having to change the dmf. could be very short ownership!

Do you get any funny noises with the engine running and your foot down on the clutch? Metallic clunking/clacking noises?. If no, you`re DMF should be OK

really havnt noticed any, its all pretty quiet, will double check.  £655 for a new one l;ol   some say you should replace both together? but surely if its ok i can just get a clutch in? but even £450 for a clutch is a bit much at moment.

[RobG]

Kit around £230 inclusive of VAT from VX on Trade Club

[ninjapirate]

Kit around £230 inclusive of VAT from VX on Trade Club

clutch kit?   £155 on eurocarfarts
DMF  £655
Mr clutch just to change clutch £450

these are the prices i have so far. 
is it a hard job to change the clutch?

[RobG]

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1221078473/0

[ninjapirate]

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1221078473/0

thanks for link.
what happens if i replace clutch and not the dmf?

[Marks DTM Calib]

I am slightly surprised that the clutch has gone on a desmond (petrol?).

Note, its a hydraulicly operated clutch so the bite will always be high.

[ninjapirate]

I am slightly surprised that the clutch has gone on a desmond (petrol?).

Note, its a hydraulicly operated clutch so the bite will always be high.

tis petrol  (has a tow bar, and has been owned by a older gent for last erm centry i think lol) which could explain it.
its on 86k miles

its not gone, or slipping yet. but it bites about a inch at most from the top, so you have to being your foot almost off the clutch before you move anywhere.
im worried if i dont get the clutch done soon, and i leave it til its slipping then i will def have to replace the DMF.
its all pants pants pants     lol
just found out how much its going to cost to replace a septic tank, and just had half the bill so far for my boat, really wasnt expecting omega to be costing me so much already, i was expecting £200 for a new clutch (fitted) didnt even know it had a DMF lol  only had the thing a week.

[Marks DTM Calib]

As already stated, you cant judge the clutch state by the level of the bite as it will be as high on a new clutch as it is on a buggered one.

I get the impression that there is nothing wrong with it 

[Kevin Wood]

Kit around £230 inclusive of VAT from VX on Trade Club

clutch kit?   £155 on eurocarfarts
DMF  £655
Mr clutch just to change clutch £450

these are the prices i have so far. 
is it a hard job to change the clutch?

Wouldn't trust them to change a pair of socks, let alone a clutch!

[tunnie]

sounds no worse than my clutch and that's on 154k....

[ninjapirate]

got a few more quotes now, couple indy garages that have alwys been pretty good.
prices still £440-£478
clutch £205
slave cylinder consentric doobyda £128   (best to do that)
£110 labour
then a bit for oil n stuff.

so, after your advice on the bite point etc, im going to carry on til it just starts to slip then asling as i dont drive it too far when it does start it shouldnt damage the dmf too much, that way if its just really high it could last lots longer.
but its so high it actualy anouys me, if its always going to be the sme even with a new clutch i doubt i will keep it long.

[ninjapirate]

forgot to ask
is there any way to adjust the pedel height? i know it wont effect clutch bite but if i could adjust that down a little, sits a inch higher then the brake pedal. 

[Kevin Wood]

got a few more quotes now, couple indy garages that have alwys been pretty good.
prices still £440-£478
clutch £205
slave cylinder consentric doobyda £128   (best to do that)
£110 labour
then a bit for oil n stuff.

I don't see why you'd change the slave cylinder. :-/ They are normally reliable and if it isn't showing any signs of leakage.

Anyway, doesn't sound like the clutch is knackered anyway.

Kevin