Technical Panda Slave Cylinder?

[mikegml]

Thanks. what info' I've seen so far says you're right. Seems like after 2012 they started to be fitted.

 

[koalar]

that how I read it but don't have any experience with the latter cars

seems like the 500 has had them fitted longer since 2010, tons of post 2010 500s on the road with High miles, a search through that section should give an indication of how long / well the DMF lasts.

changing it is going to push the repair up by £200-£300 just in parts. Which would be sad to spend if its not needed. Although the vast majority of a clutch kit change is labour, it would also be a shame to have to pay the labour twice

you don't have any of the symptoms of a bad DMF, rattle at idle and / or vibration through the gearstick

Hopefully someone with more experience of these later new cars will be along shortly, I will shut up for now

 

[mikegml]

Definitely won't be having DMF fitted. As you say there's no indication it has any problem, its as smooth as you like at tickover and pulling off. There's no sign the clutch is dodgy either but I can go along with having that done at same time, but the DMF is a BIG increase in cost. It's looking like £350-450 for a new clutch from looking around.


Thanks to all here for the info' given, its been a big help.

 

[mikegml]

Update. Had a new clutch and thrust bearing fitted today. She's fine now. it was the thrust bearing as suspected. Local independent guy did it. He's done a few of them. Reckons the bearing is too light for it's job.

 

[Pugglt Auld Jock]

Thanks for the update, it was sounding like the release bearing from what you were saying. So glad for you it's not involved a new flywheel! Would it be very rude to ask you how much the chap charged you?

 

[mikegml]

£450. I had quotes from about £370 to (just one) over £500, most were around the £430-450. I went for a reputable local clutch and brake specialist.

 

[Pugglt Auld Jock]

£450. I had quotes from about £370 to (just one) over £500, most were around the £430-450. I went for a reputable local clutch and brake specialist.

Sounds very reasonable. Complete clutch kit fitted from what you describe? Cover assembly, driven plate and release bearing? Price sounds spot on, well done.

 

[DaveMcT]

I paid £350 for a new clutch fitted but the gearbox was simply checked for bearing play. The bearing was (and is) fine. However, its seal was not replaced and soon enough my not very old clutch failed due to oil contamination.