General MK1 Punto Clutch Problem

[mogsyd]

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

 

[Punto.Power]

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

 

[mogsyd]

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

 

[vtec]

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

 

[Punto.Power]

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

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

 

[psychofox]

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

 

[Sei S]

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

 

[shash]

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

 

[vtec]

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

 

[Punto.Power]

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

 

[mogsyd]

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.

 

[wildaboutyou]

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

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.

 

[jaybee]

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

 

[mogsyd]

got it done for £145

 

[fiat55s]

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