Burroo Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Morning all, I have just been told that my Forester will need a new clutch sooner than later (bite point very high an pedal very stiff - I thought it was just the way the set up was in this type of vehicle). I stay in the Glasgow area, has anyone any recommendations as to who to go to for a good, but reasonable job and how much am I looking at here to replace? Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Clutch kit is about £160 for a Blueprint. If want do dual mass flywheel it will add another £400 to cost . Fitting could cost around £260 for proper job and not overly hard car to do clutch on. Main thing is buy top grade parts & choose a known competent fussy mechanic so work done to high standard . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burroo Posted June 28, 2016 Author Share Posted June 28, 2016 Hi Mr B, Please excuse my ignorance, but is the dual mass flywheel a matter of choice or is it a standard part on some models. If it's just a normal kit I need I can get a Blueprint kit for £163 or a Sachs kit for £191, would either of these be OK? The garage I bought it from want to do an engine diagnostic as there is still excessive smoke from the exhaust, they will check the clutch at the same time - all free of charge.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 yours has DMF (dual mass flywheel) . It is recommended to change DMF with new clutch but if you do really come down to you & the fitter really, they can be resurfaced even though many say can't, they probably won't last another clutch life though . Blueprint or Sachs ok, Sachs kit with DMF is £500 region. Get your Garage check it, they may even do a good deal on clutch if does needs doing . Smoke issue needs be priority though, I would suspect injectors possibly . early boxer diesel can be a PITA and as potentially highly expensive best pursued while garage showing interest . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teabag Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 The Subaru main dealer to the south of Glasgow quoted me £1500 for a clutch replacement last year, so I spoke to the garage that's done my MOTs for the past 30 years and they came back with a price of less than £800 for supply & fitting a new clutch plate and Sachs DMF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 ^ that the right sort of price for full kit inc DMF fitted . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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