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Clutch & Gearbox

Clutch & Flywheel Replacement

Clutch and flywheel are a matched pair. When the flywheel is worn, a new clutch alone will not fix judder or noise.

Judder on pull-away?

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When both need replacing

  • Heat damage, cracking or scoring on the friction face
  • Excessive free play or rocking in a dual-mass flywheel
  • Rattle at idle that changes when the clutch is pressed
  • Judder that persists after a clutch replacement
  • Contamination from a leaking crankshaft or gearbox seal

What we do

  • Remove the gearbox and inspect the full assembly
  • Measure and assess flywheel condition
  • Fit clutch kit and flywheel to specification with correct torque procedures
  • Replace leaking seals found during the strip-down
  • Bleed hydraulics and road test

Doing it once

Because the labour is dominated by removing the gearbox, replacing worn related parts at the same time is usually cheaper than a second visit. We will set out exactly what we recommend and why.

Frequently asked questions

Clutch juddering or heavy?

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Our work

Recent jobs from our workshop

Photographs taken during work carried out at our Iver workshop.

  • New clutch pressure plate fitted to a gearbox in the vehicle

    New clutch assembly fitted with the gearbox out

  • Clutch and flywheel exposed with the gearbox removed

    Clutch and flywheel exposed with the gearbox out

  • Badly worn dual-mass flywheel removed from a vehicle

    Failed dual-mass flywheel removed with the clutch

  • Gearbox differential gears held up during a strip-down

    Gearbox stripped down to the differential gears

Advice

Helpful reading on this fault

Six signs your clutch is on the way outClutches usually warn you for weeks before they fail. Catching it early can save the flywheel too.Read more What affects the cost of a clutch replacementTwo similar cars can differ widely. Most of it comes down to the flywheel and how the gearbox comes out.Read more

Symptoms

Symptoms that often lead to this repair

Look up what your car is doing and read what it commonly means.

Clutch slipping or revs rising without accelerationA slipping clutch is no longer transferring all of the engine's torque. It normally shows up first in high gear, uphill or under load.Read more Starter spins but the engine does not turnA fast whirring or grinding when you turn the key normally means the starter is running but not engaging with the flywheel.Read more Clutch pedal soft, spongy or stuck to the floorA change in pedal feel is usually hydraulic. It often appears before the clutch stops working altogether, so it is worth acting on.Read more

Related

You may also need

Dual Mass Flywheel ReplacementA dual mass flywheel absorbs engine vibration through internal springs. When those wear out, you hear it long before the clutch gives up.Read more Clutch Replacement in IverCommon signs of clutch wear can include a high or slipping pedal, judder and difficulty selecting gears. Symptoms often build up gradually, and catching them early may save the flywheel as well.Read more Gearbox ReplacementWhen a gearbox is beyond economical repair, a good replacement unit fitted properly restores the car for far less than most people expect.Read more Clutch & Gearbox Work in IverTransmission work is our bread and butter: clutches, flywheels and gearboxes on cars and light commercial vehicles.Read more

Talk to us about clutch & flywheel replacement

Based in Iver, covering West London, Berkshire and South Buckinghamshire. Send your registration and we will quote for your vehicle.

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