New clutch?

  1. Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2012 Hastings Posts: 437 1998 1.3 ford escort 1999 1.5d citroen saxo
    #1
    Okay so once every now and then if i press my clutch in and then release it too quick, i get a very noisy fan kinda sound coming from the engine, i then have to press the clucth back in to stop the sound then all is fine. This happens like once every 3 weeks or so.

    Recently ive now noticed when the clutch is depressed and i sitting in neutral in traffic, i can hear a kind of hissing noise but when i prss the clutch in it goes away so it kinda sounds like the plates are rubbing together and making this sound.

    I wanted to check with you guys first before i go ahead and get ripped off, is this just a release bearing or something like that? if so is it worth trying to replace just one part of the clutch? or get a whole new kit? how much roughly would it cost to get a whole new kit fitted?

    ive got a 1999 saxo 1.5d. just over 100000 miles

    thank guys!
  2. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2011 huddersfield Posts: 2635 ph3'd c2 gt
    #2
    Does sound like the release bearing, and you could only replace the bearing but since it's a gearbox out job you may aswell do the whole thing and replace the clutch so you've got a bit of peace of mind
  3. Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2011 Loughborough Posts: 334
    #3
    My mums car had pretty much the same problem I got a new clutch kit and fitted that and it solved the problem
  4. Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2012 Hampshire Posts: 489 Saxo silver forte 1.1 Mazda mx5
    #4
    When i'm speeding up and quick change i can hear a fan sort of noise as if it's on the drivers side under the bonnet lasts for about 3 seconds then goes. I always thought it was the actual fan speeding up cuz i was. Cars going in a few weeks so not really worried.
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  5. Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2012 Hastings Posts: 437 1998 1.3 ford escort 1999 1.5d citroen saxo
    #5
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Ali123 View Post
    Does sound like the release bearing, and you could only replace the bearing but since it's a gearbox out job you may aswell do the whole thing and replace the clutch so you've got a bit of peace of mind
    Thanks mate, yeah i can imagine it being abit of a job. i think ill be handing it over to the local garage to sort out. one other thing, i dont think im gna have the money to sort it out till xmas as i herd its almost £200 to get a new one fitted with parts, do you reckon it would hold out till then ?
  6. Established Member Joined: Mar 2011 Birmingham Posts: 2148 Rover BRM, Rover 800 Coupe, Mk6 golf.
    #6
    If its the release bearing, you should be OK as long as it doesn't completely fail. Had a squeaky release bearing on my old fiesta for about 10k miles, never done any harm as far as i know!
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  7. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5
    #7
    I had a knackered release bearing a few weeks ago.

    People harped on saying they last "k" after "k" I drove like a fairy (2k changes) for 2 weeks It was fine for a few days then it got worse day after day quite quick.. you get the odd noises when you change gear, eventually it will eat itself up. I had abit of smoke from mine the day it drove to the garage.

    Id personally get it changed as soon as you can.
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  8. Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2012 Hastings Posts: 437 1998 1.3 ford escort 1999 1.5d citroen saxo
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    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Prickle View Post
    I had a knackered release bearing a few weeks ago.

    People harped on saying they last "k" after "k" I drove like a fairy (2k changes) for 2 weeks It was fine for a few days then it got worse day after day quite quick.. you get the odd noises when you change gear, eventually it will eat itself up. I had abit of smoke from mine the day it drove to the garage.

    Id personally get it changed as soon as you can.
    yeah i have noticed noises getting louder as i sit in traffic, finding it harder to sometimes get into gear and it feels rougher. i will try and get it done asap hopefully i can push my overdraft abit more to get it sorted before xmas.

    Thanks for your help guys really appreciate it!
  9. Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 152
    #9
    Depends on the driver and the engine to how long it will last you can't really say itl go when it goes but you can pick a clutch up delivered for less than 40 quid on ebay source it yourself as garages will charge you more a lot more and 160 labour sounds way off 70 to 80 quid labour for a saxo clutch its a piece of piss only takes a couple of hours shop around
  10. Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2012 Hastings Posts: 437 1998 1.3 ford escort 1999 1.5d citroen saxo
    #10
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Scrapso View Post
    Depends on the driver and the engine to how long it will last you can't really say itl go when it goes but you can pick a clutch up delivered for less than 40 quid on ebay source it yourself as garages will charge you more a lot more and 160 labour sounds way off 70 to 80 quid labour for a saxo clutch its a piece of piss only takes a couple of hours shop around
    Where can i get a half decent clutch kit from for £40 roughly? ive looked on the websites i know and from what i can see they want me to pay over £100 for the kit! crazy!
  11. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5
    #11
    Really? i got a Valeo for £93 posted off 106parts for my vts.

    What sites have you been looking on??
  12. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2010 Kent Posts: 8439 Gen 7 Celica 190.
    #12
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Pink1991 View Post
    Where can i get a half decent clutch kit from for £40 roughly? ive looked on the websites i know and from what i can see they want me to pay over £100 for the kit! crazy!
    £100 for a clutch, pressure plate and release bearing is hardly alot.
  13. Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2012 Hastings Posts: 437 1998 1.3 ford escort 1999 1.5d citroen saxo
    #13
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Prickle View Post
    Really? i got a Valeo for £93 posted off 106parts for my vts.

    What sites have you been looking on??
    tbh i dont know alot of decent part sites. checked euro parts and ebay .. really haha. ill check out 106parts. dont know alot about buying parts like this so dont know exactly whats expensive and whats not but as a student, any money saved is a help
  14. Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 152
    #14
    I throw most cheap parts on lol but I changed the box and clutch on my vts today so ill let you know if I have any trouble with my 40 quid clutch
  15. L-plater Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 71 1.1i saxo year 99 60bhp 1.2 clio mk1 year 98 98bh
    #15
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Pink1991 View Post
    Thanks mate, yeah i can imagine it being abit of a job. i think ill be handing it over to the local garage to sort out. one other thing, i dont think im gna have the money to sort it out till xmas as i herd its almost £200 to get a new one fitted with parts, do you reckon it would hold out till then ?
    I done mine last week £55 for clutch kit, and it would roughly coat £100 for a garge to fit it, but i did it at my mates garage myself but he said he charges 100 labour, it is a very simple job can have complications but need basic knowledge, is 100% thrust/release baring hope this helps

    Japps.
  16. Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2012 Hastings Posts: 437 1998 1.3 ford escort 1999 1.5d citroen saxo
    #16
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Scrapso View Post
    I throw most cheap parts on lol but I changed the box and clutch on my vts today so ill let you know if I have any trouble with my 40 quid clutch
    Thank you that would be great if you could mate just inbox me!
  17. Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2012 Hastings Posts: 437 1998 1.3 ford escort 1999 1.5d citroen saxo
    #17
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Japps View Post
    I done mine last week £55 for clutch kit, and it would roughly coat £100 for a garge to fit it, but i did it at my mates garage myself but he said he charges 100 labour, it is a very simple job can have complications but need basic knowledge, is 100% thrust/release baring hope this helps

    Japps.
    ahh okay yeah i think i have enough basic knowledge and im willing to give things ago! so why not! i do have a mate back near my parents house who works in a garage so may have to have a word with him cheers mate
  18. L-plater Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 71 1.1i saxo year 99 60bhp 1.2 clio mk1 year 98 98bh
    #18
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Pink1991 View Post
    ahh okay yeah i think i have enough basic knowledge and im willing to give things ago! so why not! i do have a mate back near my parents house who works in a garage so may have to have a word with him cheers mate
    Just hope that you havnt bent your falkarm and scored the stem because i did lol but i drove round for 3 weeks without a clutch starting it in gear ect and the resualt of that was my starter motor packing up last night !
  19. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5
    #19
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Japps View Post
    Just hope that you havnt bent your falkarm and scored the stem because i did lol but i drove round for 3 weeks without a clutch starting it in gear ect and the resualt of that was my starter motor packing up last night !
    Why would you do this??
  20. Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2012 Hastings Posts: 437 1998 1.3 ford escort 1999 1.5d citroen saxo
    #20
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Prickle View Post
    Why would you do this??
    +1 to that. if it went and i had no clutch then no chance would i be driving it bout to be honest lol. But thanks for all your help guys! gna try and make it last out for about another month tilll i get home from uni and try to fit one myself
  21. Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2012 Hastings Posts: 437 1998 1.3 ford escort 1999 1.5d citroen saxo
    #21
    Okay guys so the clutch has got pretty bad now, finding it harder to get into gears, release bearing making constant noise when the clutch is engaged and i can hear the plates rubbing pretty loudly now so think its time to get a new clutch on asap!

    Now as a student i need to go cheap but something that isnt so cheap its gna break within the next 1000 miles. I found this on euro parts.. http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Ci...0c4a139&000069

    Has anyone herd of this make before? or know if it will be any good? or should i just splash out abit more and go for a proper decent make like valeo?

    cheers
  22. Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2012 Hastings Posts: 437 1998 1.3 ford escort 1999 1.5d citroen saxo
    #22
    Just been quoted £385 to get a clutch replaced ... fuck that.

    am i correct in thinking i should only be looking to spend around £190 - £250 for a garage to buy and replace the clutch?
  23. L-plater Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 71 1.1i saxo year 99 60bhp 1.2 clio mk1 year 98 98bh
    #23
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Prickle View Post
    Why would you do this??
    Because i was broke at the time and still getting around in the car helped me earn money to sort it out

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Pink1991 View Post
    Just been quoted £385 to get a clutch replaced ... fuck that.

    am i correct in thinking i should only be looking to spend around £190 - £250 for a garage to buy and replace the clutch?
    £180 parts and labour max if qouted higher turn around and find someone else
  24. Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2012 Hastings Posts: 437 1998 1.3 ford escort 1999 1.5d citroen saxo
    #24
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Japps View Post
    £180 parts and labour max if qouted higher turn around and find someone else
    that seems really cheap, called two places now and both wanted over £250 .. which i simply dont have. just called another place and waiting for a quote
  25. L-plater Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 71 1.1i saxo year 99 60bhp 1.2 clio mk1 year 98 98bh
    #25
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Pink1991 View Post
    that seems really cheap, called two places now and both wanted over £250 .. which i simply dont have. just called another place and waiting for a quote
    Were are you from and what saxo?

    Well my clutch kits have always been 55 pound plus vat witch is bearing clutch and pressure plate, and everytime they have done thousands of miles without any problems and my labour would have been 100 but it was my pals garage so i paid 20 to use his ranp and tools ans abit of knoledge if i got stuck cant see why yours is so exspe sive, i would get the parts yourseld then quote a mechanic to fit it, if you were from birmingham i would have done it for you
  26. Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2012 Hastings Posts: 437 1998 1.3 ford escort 1999 1.5d citroen saxo
    #26
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Japps View Post
    Were are you from and what saxo?
    Im in Hastings atm for university. and its a 1.5d 1999 mate. just been quoted from a garage if i supplied my own clutch, they will fit it for £150 ... i guessss its better than £380!!
  27. Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2012 Hastings Posts: 437 1998 1.3 ford escort 1999 1.5d citroen saxo
    #27
    and na i dont wonna spend £55 on a clutch. all the valeo's / LUK clutches ive seen are going on £100
  28. L-plater Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 71 1.1i saxo year 99 60bhp 1.2 clio mk1 year 98 98bh
    #28
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Pink1991 View Post
    Im in Hastings atm for university. and its a 1.5d 1999 mate. just been quoted from a garage if i supplied my own clutch, they will fit it for £150 ... i guessss its better than £380!!
    Well done and good luck