Any Mechanics on Here? (Clutch / Clunking)

[spongy]

New engine mount will most probably be a fair few $$$ because you have to remove the engine to replace or repair the mounts

Nonsense, normally a correctly positioned trolley jack under the engine to remove the pressure on the mount is enough.

 

[Billy the Fish]

Have you tried turning it off and on again?

 

[Arthritic Toe]

I have 54 plate Octavia 1.9 TDI that I think needs a new clutch, it slips in 6th gear, for which Mr Clutch quotes £300 unless it needs a new dual mass fly wheel? In which case it is another £350. Two questions for the sages of NSC what is the likelihood of it needing a new fly wheel as obviously it makes a difference to the viability and cost of the job and does this sound a good price?

I've had this twice and both times its needed the dual-mass flywheel. I think they generally do if it has been subjected to enough wear to wear out the clutch plate. Sounds like a reasonable price - my Mazda 6 cost £1100 for plate+flywheel.

 

[The Andy Naylor Fan Club]

it sounds like a stabliser link on the back of the engine/gearbox, engine mounts very rarely give problems these days

Is this the Stevie that [MENTION=2928]PILTDOWN MAN[/MENTION] mentioned earlier in this thread?

 

[StonehamPark]

If it's front wheel drive, you didn't say the car make, it could be wear in the drive shaft to the drivers side. Plus you say it does it just depressing the clutch I take it that's when you are moving? If so I stand by my diagnosis.

Agree with this. Should be able to tell just by opening the bonnet and looking in while getting someone else to rev engine and release clutch to biting point. Your engine lurching will be a big clue.

it sounds like a stabliser link on the back of the engine/gearbox, engine mounts very rarely give problems these days

+1 on the engine mount diagnosis from me. If it only clunks when on the move then I'm pretty sure it's that. If it doesn't do it stationary then don't think it can be a clutch/drive shaft issue.

Update on the 'clunking' noise.

It is at it's loudest when changing gears, can be ever so slightly felt under the car however I've now discovered that a sharp change in speed (without even touching the clutch/gears) also causes this 'clunk' sound.

Does this change anything to do with the engine/gearbox mounts or could it be something entirely different?
Car booked in for Thursday AM.

Cheers

 

[upthealbion1970]

Update on the 'clunking' noise.

It is at it's loudest when changing gears, can be ever so slightly felt under the car however I've now discovered that a sharp change in speed (without even touching the clutch/gears) also causes this 'clunk' sound.

Does this change anything to do with the engine/gearbox mounts or could it be something entirely different?
Car booked in for Thursday AM.

Cheers

Engine mount or stabiliser bar for deffo

 

[StonehamPark]

Engine mount or stabiliser bar for deffo

Thanks matey, just had a look under the car and the stabiliser bar does look little beaten up.
This will be good info to take with me to the mechanic on Thurs and will probably end up saving me a few ££!

 

[spongy]

Update on the 'clunking' noise.

It is at it's loudest when changing gears, can be ever so slightly felt under the car however I've now discovered that a sharp change in speed (without even touching the clutch/gears) also causes this 'clunk' sound.

Does this change anything to do with the engine/gearbox mounts or could it be something entirely different?
Car booked in for Thursday AM.

Cheers

Engine mount

NSC is mostly strange but has its uses eh??

 

[jackanada]

Engine Mount.

If anyone wants to maintain its something else I'll put £10 on it. (to REMF as per all NSC bets)

they may try and maintain they have to remove the engine and charge silly money, there is normally one mount that is a bit of a pig to get to but its usually one at the side that goes. Don't know how similar it will be but I swapped one out on a crappy ford fiesta I had many years ago using a plank, a piece of rope and a spanner. Took me about half an hour and was the first thing I ever did on a car beyond check the oil.

 

[StonehamPark]

Engine mount

NSC is mostly strange but has its uses eh??

Engine Mount.

If anyone wants to maintain its something else I'll put £10 on it. (to REMF as per all NSC bets)

Thanks very much fellas!

I'll let you know how I get on Thursday morning. Hopefully my wallet won't be too much lighter because of it!

 

[spongy]

When you go in say you think an engine mount has gone, and then it should be plain sailing, if you go in sounding vague then they have carte blanche to try and pull a fast one if they are untrustworthy. I'd recommend using a known garage you've used before as well.

 

[upthealbion1970]

So [MENTION=17571]StonehamPark[/MENTION] how did you get on at the car doctor?

 

[StonehamPark]

So [MENTION=17571]StonehamPark[/MENTION] how did you get on at the car doctor?

It was the rear bushes for the engine mount which were wrecked. Pretty much what you guys were saying. Luckily the mount is fine, bushes just need replacing. I blame these potholes!
If I could offer one bit of advice to anyone looking for a cheap sports car. Don't buy an MG ZR. You'll be in the garage every 3 months!
P.s. After he's out of the garage, he's going up on Autotrader so tell your friends!

 

[wehatepalace]

I have 54 plate Octavia 1.9 TDI that I think needs a new clutch, it slips in 6th gear, for which Mr Clutch quotes £300 unless it needs a new dual mass fly wheel? In which case it is another £350. Two questions for the sages of NSC what is the likelihood of it needing a new fly wheel as obviously it makes a difference to the viability and cost of the job and does this sound a good price?

I'd replace the flywheel to be honest, if you don't replace the DMF when it needs changing, it will drive like a bag of shit.

 

[wehatepalace]

It was the rear bushes for the engine mount which were wrecked. Pretty much what you guys were saying. Luckily the mount is fine, bushes just need replacing. I blame these potholes!
If I could offer one bit of advice to anyone looking for a cheap sports car. Don't buy an MG ZR. You'll be in the garage every 3 months!
P.s. After he's out of the garage, he's going up on Autotrader so tell your friends!

I'm surprised the head gasket hasn't gone MG's are prone to them failing !

 

[upthealbion1970]

It was the rear bushes for the engine mount which were wrecked. Pretty much what you guys were saying. Luckily the mount is fine, bushes just need replacing. I blame these potholes!
If I could offer one bit of advice to anyone looking for a cheap sports car. Don't buy an MG ZR. You'll be in the garage every 3 months!
P.s. After he's out of the garage, he's going up on Autotrader so tell your friends!

Happy days

 

[Pretty pink fairy]

i've changed engine mounts without removing the engine. You just support the engine and lever it off the affected mount.

PAIR OF OLD TIGHTS
regards
DR

 

[StonehamPark]

I'm surprised the head gasket hasn't gone MG's are prone to them failing !

Yeah these go at around 45K. Mine was sorted a couple of years ago so no need to panic!
4 new mount bushes & new set of tyres all up £260 inc. labour. Fair 'nuff