BMW 530 D 2002 - New Clutch ?

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Mon 5 Oct 2015 12:16
BMW 530 D 2002 - New Clutch ? - Steveieb

The cluch on my 530 D Has a high take up point at 140K but works fine.

Its been recommended that I consider changing the clutch soon and was quoted £130 plus exhaust parts that may get damaged on removal.

Surely this does not cover a DMF which I presume will need changing too.

Grateful for your experiences.

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Mon 5 Oct 2015 12:32
BMW 530 D 2002 - New Clutch ? - RobJP

Can I suggest you ask the garage whether their price includes the DMF change or not, and if not, how much extra ?

However, yes, you would be very wise to get the DMF changed at the same time as the clutch.

As an aside, changing a clutch on one of these is a bit of a swine. If I was getting it done, I'd probably get the clutch release bearing done at the same time - at it very carefully checked out, and replaced if needed. Minimal extra labour needed on it.

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Mon 5 Oct 2015 13:18
BMW 530 D 2002 - New Clutch ? - bathtub tom
Its been recommended that I consider changing the clutch soon and was quoted £130 plus exhaust parts that may get damaged on removal.

I doubt if that price would cover labour. That seems about the rate for a clutch plate, pressure plate and release bearing for your car.

I'd question very carefully whoever gave you that price.

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Mon 5 Oct 2015 14:27
BMW 530 D 2002 - New Clutch ? - Railroad.

Must admit it does seem very cheap. Either the techician is working for nothing or the parts are nicked.

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Tue 6 Oct 2015 01:18
BMW 530 D 2002 - New Clutch ? - Peter.N.

Rear wheel drive cars always used to be quite easy to change the clutch on but never done one on a BMW. I would certaianly expect it to be cheaper than a front wheel drive car.

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Thu 8 Oct 2015 20:40
BMW 530 D 2002 - New Clutch ? - Cyd

£130? sounds like parts price only. what about labour?

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Fri 9 Oct 2015 19:11
BMW 530 D 2002 - New Clutch ? - Quicksilver

Wait until it starts to slip then change it. It could last a long time yet!

Q.

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