Ford Fiesta clutch price...

[John]

Does anyone happen to know the cost of a replacement clutch for a 2007 1.4 Ford Fiesta petrol?

Looking at OEM and non-OEM prices ideally?

Also - is it a big job as I've heard they can be a 6 hour job...

 

[wemorgan]

Are there prices on ECP and GSF websites?

 

[AMGeed]

Three prices from EuroCarparts for clutch kit which I assume is cover, plate and release bearing?
No idea on a fitting price though.

 

[John]

Thanks guys.

I've heard 6 hours so maybe that is the cost for them.

That's a good £600/£700 from a main dealer if that is the case.

I think my 1989 Escort was a third of that although many moons ago now.

 

[Howard]

Is it worth taking a 7 year old fiasco to a main dealer to have a clutch done ?

I would have thought any competent garage coud do it ?

 

[John]

Just turned 6 but I take your point - not really.

I was already planning to suggest it be taken to my inde but in the absence of reputable specialists, at least you would get a Ford clutch with Ford.

Having experienced a non-Ford clutch myself in the past... never again.

 

[Dieselman]

Ford don't make clutches, just buy a decent brand and make sure it's a full 3 part kit.

How many miles has this car done, it seems a bit prematurely worn at six years.

 

[flango]

£80 for a LUK clutch kit , £50 for a budget clutch kit, trade prices, 2 hours labour max

You should be looking at < £250

 

[kth286]

There is a chain of clutch specialists called MR CLUTCH.

I think I remember about £250 for a small car - total bill.

 

[Sp!ke]

There is a chain of clutch specialists called MR CLUTCH.

I think I remember about £250 for a small car - total bill.

Based on my own experience with an old Vauxhall of mine, I wouldnt recommend Mr Clutch. That said, maybe my instance wasnt typical of the normal service.

What they did was prise open the bell housing with some kind of lever to gain access to the clutch without removing the bell housing. (I understand this is common practice with these clutch companies).

Anyway, doing so broke a chunk off the bell housing which they tried (and failed) to hide/repair with Araldite. The car had to be scrapped shortly after as it wasnt worth pursuing.

 

[John]

Cheers all.

I'm not a fan of Mr Clutch although the story why escapes me now.

I prefer to go somewhere where they get it right most of the time, and tell you / sort it out when they don't.

 

[Keith Orchard]

Have you found a clutch yet? If i ever need any parts for my car, i use these guys What Part

 

[joecash]

circa £250 would be about right at your local garage - sometimes main dealers do fixed price deals - I'm not a fan of main dealers

 

[AMGeed]

The thread is 7 months old so I assume the OP has a new clutch fitted by now.

 

[joecash]

The thread is 7 months old so I assume the OP has a new clutch fitted by now.

I put it down to the Homer Simpson mug that I drink from!!

 

[AMGeed]

I put it down to the Homer Simpson mug that I drink from!!

Lol. It happens.

 

[John]

The thread is 7 months old so I assume the OP has a new clutch fitted by now.

Actually I thought it was a bit odd given the mileage and age of the car that it would be worn out unless it was driven like some old people do where they do 6,000rpm with the clutch half-engaged, and she doesn't drive it like that (although she was a work colleague so I am obviously not with her otherwise so she might do).

So I tested the car myself not long after this post and there was nothing wrong with it.

I think the driver was not declutching enough i.e. not pushing the pedal down far enough.

I suggested an auto next time if she can't be bothered to change gear on what is one of the lightest clutches I've used.