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Hi, I have a BMW 530d E61 manual 6 speed M sport with a slipping clutch. Can anybody say if thed clutch is adjustable or is it a case of a complete replacement.

If its a complete replacement what kind of cost can I expect for this? I would rather avoid a main dealer if possible. regards Paneuro. p.s. its an LCI model.

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Hi paneuro, 

im guessing yours is a dual mass flywheel… if it is, you are looking around £500 for the clutch plus fitting… 

standard one is around £200 for the kit. 
 

I had my e46 dual mass replaced for about £850 if I remember.  Any decent garage should be able to do the job. 

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Hi. I don't know if its a dual mass flywheel but why would the flywheel need replaced? surely it would just be the clutch plate and the pressure plate? I had look on the OEM site and there is no mention of this dual mass flywheel. I have been quoted £500 to £600  and just wondered if that was reasonable? thanks Paneuro

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I checked again yesterday and was told they didn't know if it had a dual mass flywheel but if it had, it would be £1000 , if I didn't wand the dual mass flywheel they will not give any warranty on the clutch plate or flywheel. 

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Hi Andrew

A quick look at www.realoem.com shows it has a Dualmass Flywheel Part No.21207533869 Alternates are Part No's 21207527482 and 21207526107 

Whoever your talking to they don't inspire confidence !! A Dualmass flywheel I guess would be around the £500 to £700 mark a good quality clutch kit Pressure plate Clutch plate Release bearing and Arm from someone like Sachs would be another £250 

I have seen LUK kits for around the £800 mark complete the unanswered question is will you DIY or pay someone to fit it. If DIY is your route the car needs to be high enough to allow the Gearbox to be supported and lowered it is going to be heavy. Always use new flywheel bolts and clutch mount bolts and torque them correctly.

Good Luck

Dave

 

 

 

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Hi Dave, number 1, I have no ramp , 2, I am 82 years old so not DIY. The company as far as I can learn are very reputable and say they only use LUK or SACHS . I normally do my own repairs but in this instance I think I will go ahead and have them do it. regards Paneuro.

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Hi Andrew 

Your a year older than me 😅 it does take longer to get up once you get down there doesn't it 😂

If they are using LUK as a Kit I would say £1000 is a fair price and should be a good fix

Good Luck

Dave

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Hi Dave, the guy said they only use LUK or SACHS so we will see how it goes. Its not going in until Oct 6th so I will use it until then. I will let you know how it turns out. thanks Paneuro.

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  • 2 weeks later...

Hi Dave, its now Friday the 8th and I got the car back on Wednesday. They said the dual mass flywheel was fine so they did not fit a new one. The clutch is 50% lighter than it was so I am having to learn to drive it again. My wife might even have a go at it as the clutch was far to heavy for her before (don't know if that's a good thing or not).

Anyway my wallet is £586.00 lighter than it was but at least its done now. My next problem is finding out how to reset the brake pad lights on the dash. When it came on I took the wheels of thinking I needed new pads as I had fitted them in 2017 when I got the car but there was at least 5/16" on the front and about 1/4" on the back. I pulled the sensors out and the looked fine, none of the 2 were showing any wear so I put it down to faulty sensors. I ordered a new pair and while waiting for them cut the originals and soldered them together. I have tried to find a tutorial to put the lights out without success so I need a bit of help there. I've looked on u tube but can't find one for my model. cheers Paneuro.

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