(G) MK1 Punto Clutch Problem

Hi, hope there is someone out there who can help shed a bit of light on my problem.
Just recently when I press down on the clutch there is a screeching noise, took it too a garage and they said it was the bearings going and that it ll cost me £150 for a new clutch. I ve been reading though all the fiat forums with various answers, any ideas?
Thanks

Yip sounds like the clutch release bearing is going this is part of the clutch, thats why your better just getting a new one..

thanks puntopower, do you think 150 is reasonable for a new clutch, fitted?

yep, 3 peice clutch is what your after,.,
150 doesnt sound all that bad either..,.,.,

If thats for it fitted aswell then yes very reasonable price, i see people on here paying 200 and above to get clutch replaced..

Yeah, that sound like what i paid for mine. My mechanic showed the the old clutch, it was in more then 3 pieces

Had exact same problem a month back. £150 for new clutch fitted. Also replaced my spark plugs for me aswell (for nowt).

I had to change my clutch kit a week ago and it cost me GBP 60 only then again I live in Sri lanka

mine cost me about 50quid.,
coz i did it myself.,lol.,

Mines cost me a £110 since i was lazy and got my m8 to do it..

seems like a common problem on mk1 puntos. but its still holding out, just waiting for a few more quotes to get back to me.

Can this job be done working under the bonnet or do you need to go under the car? And are any special tools needed? Thanks.

if you have any sort of mechanical aptitude then its fiddly but easily doable --best if you have someone you help, but a trolly jack, axle stands and a few good tools should see the job done in half a day
used the trolly jack to take weight of gearbox when released and to lift when replacing, best done by dropping down

got it done for £145

yup sounds like clutch release bearing better to get new then used because a used one is likely to be as bad if it's been sat in a scrappy for ages