Clutch Release Bearing

[Scott™]

Well after the days and weeks of not knowing what was wrong with the car I now do.....

The clutch release bearing. Not only that but the garage that replaced the aux belt, didn't tighten it enough so some of the squeal was from that. I know have the car at a better garage.

So how much should I look to pay to have the clutch bearing replaced? Can they be bought as a single item? And where would be the cheapest place to get one?

Thanks to all who gave their suggested diagnostics on my other thread.

Scott

 

[Budgie]

Clutch release bearing itself costs next to nothing. Gearbox needs removing to fit it though, so mostly labour.

While it's out, change the clutch too. Valeo kit is about £100 from GSF/Euro Car parts.

 

[Budgie]

Clutch release bearing itself costs next to nothing. Gearbox needs removing to fit it though, so mostly labour.

While it's out, change the clutch too. Valeo kit is about £100 from GSF/Euro Car parts.

 

[maynard]

Yep release bearing is fairly cheap, but it's worth changing the kit as mentioned.

about 7 hours for labour IIRC.

 

[sideways danny]

Release bearing is about £18 from memory

Pointless to not replace the whole clutch while you're in there as it's a labour intensive job

 

[Scott™]

Is the bearing a wear and tear item then or is it some thing that goes after abuse?

 

[Scott™]

And does the bearing come as part of the clutch kit?

 

[Budgie]

Nope. Wear and tear. It does come as part of the kit.. worth mentioning that there's no real rush to change it. I had mine go on my Ph1. Drove it for 4k with the bearing making funny noises, lol.

 

[Scott™]

So if it goes it goes? I wont case any damage other than being stuck in gear or what not?

 

[Greeny.]

Mine went ages ago :/

 

[hipwell]

ive got a feeling mines on its way out.

Like a whining noise when the cluch is depressed and the car is moving?