P pgtips1 Joined 3 Feb 2008 Messages 2 Reaction score 0 Location Lancashire Country 3 Feb 2008 #1 I have a fiesta 1.25 zetec lx 1998 which needs a new clutch. Is this a job which is worth attempting myself ?(I have rebuilt an engine successfully in the past) Or does anyone know the approximate cost of having the work done by a garage ?
I have a fiesta 1.25 zetec lx 1998 which needs a new clutch. Is this a job which is worth attempting myself ?(I have rebuilt an engine successfully in the past) Or does anyone know the approximate cost of having the work done by a garage ?
D davydunt Joined 13 Dec 2007 Messages 73 Reaction score 0 Country 3 Feb 2008 #2 if you have the tools and a good dry warm garage then work away the car will need to be high enough to take the box out from under neath. you will need a clutch centre tool (£10-£15), to fit the clutch once you have the box off. keep all parts & bolts laid out tidy and if you cant complete the job then call in a mobile mechanic to Finnish off.
if you have the tools and a good dry warm garage then work away the car will need to be high enough to take the box out from under neath. you will need a clutch centre tool (£10-£15), to fit the clutch once you have the box off. keep all parts & bolts laid out tidy and if you cant complete the job then call in a mobile mechanic to Finnish off.
P pgtips1 Joined 3 Feb 2008 Messages 2 Reaction score 0 Location Lancashire Country 3 Feb 2008 #3 Thanks for that. Any ideas on cost of replacement clutch if I were to take the car to a ford dealer or local garage?
Thanks for that. Any ideas on cost of replacement clutch if I were to take the car to a ford dealer or local garage?
Stivino Joined 11 Oct 2006 Messages 5,730 Reaction score 1,303 Location Edinburgh Country 3 Feb 2008 #4 Why don't you make a couple of phone calls and get some quotes.
N ^neo^ Joined 14 Jun 2006 Messages 1,707 Reaction score 43 Location Surrey Country 3 Feb 2008 #5 pgtips1 said: Thanks for that. Any ideas on cost of replacement clutch if I were to take the car to a ford dealer or local garage? Click to expand... Local garage probably just under £200, for dealer probably double that
pgtips1 said: Thanks for that. Any ideas on cost of replacement clutch if I were to take the car to a ford dealer or local garage? Click to expand... Local garage probably just under £200, for dealer probably double that