[satish_141]

Hi Guys...my E90 320D when I press the clutch down half way through is making slight rattling noise..just get an idea..I took it to Mr clutch at Maidenhead..the guy looked at it immediately said I will need to get the Dual Mass Flywheel and the clutch to be replaced...quote £1168 altogether...

then I rang BMW Sytner Sunnigdale...and only parts came up to £1250 GBP and the labour they said they will ring me later..I am sure it would be £500+ so I am looking at a huge bill...

please help is there any where I could get this cheaper...first of all is this true that I need to get the DMF and also cluth replaced? any ideas suggestions will be very pleased...thank you..

[Rudz]

Is your car under warranty ? The clutch in my 320D had a bad judder, I got it replaced FOC under warranty ? Could this problem be related ?

[satish_141]

Originally Posted by Rudz

Is your car under warranty ? The clutch in my 320D had a bad judder, I got it replaced FOC under warranty ? Could this problem be related ?

Hi..thank u..

my car is 2006 model..no warranty...I dont mind spending and getting this repaired..it is just that it looks like they are quoting a lot..if it really costs that much then I will get it done..so all I am looking for is how much it actually costs...also are they telling me the truth that I need the DMF and also clutch to be replaced...

[satish_141]

Originally Posted by satish_141

Hi..thank u..

my car is 2006 model..no warranty...I dont mind spending and getting this repaired..it is just that it looks like they are quoting a lot..if it really costs that much then I will get it done..so all I am looking for is how much it actually costs...also are they telling me the truth that I need the DMF and also clutch to be replaced...

btw there is no judder in my cluth..I just hear a slight noise when I press down cluth half way through..and no noise when fully down...or up..

[Metalmickey]

It does sound like a DMF problem I'm afraid! How many miles has it done?

Look on Eurocarparts website to check the price of the DMF and the clutch that will give you some idea wether they're prices are reasonable!

[xs2man]

The DMF is never a cheap part, and it is most likely that the DMF is the problem rather than the clutch.

With labour cost what they are, you are always best to just change both at the same time, since the car is already stripped down that much for either part.

Personally, I would look for a BMW specialist local to you to do the work. BMW will obviously be charging top money, and while a company such as Mr. Clutch may be good, I would always be happier having someone who really knows the marque really well working on the car. As they will be working on them everyday, rather than working on all different cars.

[satish_141]

Originally Posted by Metalmickey

It does sound like a DMF problem I'm afraid! How many miles has it done?

Look on Eurocarparts website to check the price of the DMF and the clutch that will give you some idea wether they're prices are reasonable!

My car is done 94,000 miles...and the sound when I press the clutch down is similar to the video below:

thanks for the input...so if this is a DMF issue..then I will get it done from a local BMW specialist this weekend..thanks all..

[Metalmickey]

Yeah definitely sound like DMF!
At that milage you would be wise to change it at the same time as the clutch, even if it sounded fine!

I would say approx £1000 at an Indy would be a reasonable price to change them both.
As already mentioned better to use an Indy with good reputation rather than Mrclutch!

[satish_141]

Thank you very much...

1000 ( will get it done by indy as suggested....hopefully no more big bills after that....

[xs2man]

£1000 isn't too bad in all reality for what your getting. At least you will then know that wont need done for another 90-odd thousand miles.

Wouldn't count on there being no other bills coming up though. As any car approaches 100k there will be all manner of issues coming to light. Bushes, suspension, brakes etc...

Oh the joys of car ownership.

[satish_141]

Originally Posted by xs2man

£1000 isn't too bad in all reality for what your getting. At least you will then know that wont need done for another 90-odd thousand miles.

Wouldn't count on there being no other bills coming up though. As any car approaches 100k there will be all manner of issues coming to light. Bushes, suspension, brakes etc...

Oh the joys of car ownership.

yeah makes sense....i agree..just be mentally prepared from now on i think...thanks anyway

[mobilejo]

I got my clutch and DMF done for £770 at a BMW speciialist using OEM parts (inc release bearing).

I rang Sytner Solihull for parts only and they got it down to just over £500. The rest was labour.

[satish_141]

Originally Posted by mobilejo

I got my clutch and DMF done for £770 at a BMW speciialist using OEM parts (inc release bearing).

I rang Sytner Solihull for parts only and they got it down to just over £500. The rest was labour.

ah thats great..could I know which garage, may be I will get it done as well..also they say if we get the DMF done then we need to change clutch as well? is it necessary?

[mobilejo]

The garage was JS Prestige in tamworth - BMW specialists.

I dont know if its necessary but it makes little sense to not do the clutch because the clutch is cheap it's the dmf and labour that's expensive. There is no point leaving an old clutch in to have to do that later.

Also, as they work so closely together an old clutch may not be good for your new flywheel at a guess…

[satish_141]

Originally Posted by mobilejo

The garage was JS Prestige in tamworth - BMW specialists.

I dont know if its necessary but it makes little sense to not do the clutch because the clutch is cheap it's the dmf and labour that's expensive. There is no point leaving an old clutch in to have to do that later.

Also, as they work so closely together an old clutch may not be good for your new flywheel at a guess…

£770 for clutch + DMF + bearings..sounds reasonably good price...unfortunately I like in Reading...so will need to see if someone else could do for a similar price...lets see...I am looking around...

[magic77]

GIve twg automotive a call, guy is a sytner mechanic and can do the same work but far less than sunningdale. He is based in camberley and rates are a lot easier to handle

[satish_141]

Originally Posted by magic77

GIve twg automotive a call, guy is a sytner mechanic and can do the same work but far less than sunningdale. He is based in camberley and rates are a lot easier to handle

hi...thank you..will ring twg tomorrow and see how much he quotes...and then get it done..thanks for referring a good mechanic...

[chris_s1]

Originally Posted by satish_141

£770 for clutch + DMF + bearings..sounds reasonably good price...unfortunately I like in Reading...so will need to see if someone else could do for a similar price...lets see...I am looking around...

I use an independent BMW specialist in Swindon if you are interested, not too far from Reading.

He's always done excellent work for me, did a complete gearbox change on my E46 M3 for £300 labour...

[satish_141]

Originally Posted by chris_s1

I use an independent BMW specialist in Swindon if you are interested, not too far from Reading.

He's always done excellent work for me, did a complete gearbox change on my E46 M3 for £300 labour...

thank you..but swindon is a bit far will try someone little closer first...

[satish_141]

finally managed to get a good quote £780 clutch + DMF, OEM parts + labour + VAT....getting it done soon...

thanks everyone for giving suggestions..this forum is very good...

[magic77]

who are you going with

[satish_141]

Originally Posted by magic77

who are you going with

Hiya...going with your suggestion...thanks a lot..

Will from http://www.twgautomotive.co.uk/, seems like a good guy