Change clutch while the gearbox is out?

[Zaphan58]

I have a 2007 Focus with 68K on it. It is going in for a repair on a noisy gearbox bearing this week. Surprisingly RAC warranty policy is coughing up for the cost. Anyway, the garage have said they will need to take the gearbox out, send it away for repair and then put it back in.

While the gearbox is out I'm thinking it might be an idea if I pay to have a new clutch kit put in. Good idea? I have no idea how much life is left in it. It could be slipping a tiny bit or I could be imagining it. I presume a mechanic would be able to look at it while the box is out and tell what the wear is?

 

[millermilla]

How many miles, petrol or diesel?

 

[Maccapacca]

It's a no brainer really if you intend on keeping it for the foreseeable future.

DMF?

 

[hugobosslives]

Three questions.

1) do you intend on keeping it a long time?

2) do you ride the clutch on hills.

3) do you rag it off the line often

if yes, then no brainer

 

[Ryan-3]

As others have said - if you're looking to keep it for a while, do it along with check and possibly replace the flywheel if its a dual-mass.

 

[iaind]

Sod the questions, at 68k and for what a clutch costs it's a complete no brainer regardless. Even if it was 40k on it I'd be putting a new one in. Clutch change is an expensive job because of the labour, you're getting all that for free. Even if you don't plan to keep it long, it's a good thing to tell a potential buyer.

DMF is a tougher decision as the part is relatively pricey but if it's a diesel and you're going to keep it then I'd do that too

 

[Janesy B]

Doesn't need doing but you might as well.

 

[Diddums x]

I certainly would.

 

[slick rick]

I would too, be mad not to do it when the box is out anyway.

 

[Glanza]

Whilst it's off for the price of a normal clutch get it changed, even if you come to sell it shortly will be good on the listing.

 

[Zaphan58]

Three questions.

1) do you intend on keeping it a long time?

2) do you ride the clutch on hills.

3) do you rag it off the line often

if yes, then no brainer

Thanks all for the replies!

1) Yes I plan on keeping it. I'm hoping to keep it going for at least a couple of years.

2) No I don't ride the clutch. But I haven't owned it that long and can't speak for former owners. Clutch has always felt slightly high to me. But I don't know if that is just the feel compared to previous cars I've had.

3) I don't rag it. I've been trying to drive it nice since I hope to run it until I've saved a house deposit and then get something newer.

For the other questions it's a 1.8 Petrol sport with 68k on it. Sounds like it's a good idea to replace it then! I'll ask the garage when I drop it off Wednesday. Will give me a little peace of mind.