What's the best way to check the condition/wear of the clutch please?
Also, what's the normal life expectency and how much should I pay to replace?
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Mine lasted to 140,000 miles.
BMW cost was about £3k for clutch & flywheel.
Specialist cost (with OEM parts LUK) was a third of that - and you may as well get the RMS changed at the same time as it's a cheap job while it's all apart - or an expensive one on it's own.
BMW cost was about £3k for clutch & flywheel.
Specialist cost (with OEM parts LUK) was a third of that - and you may as well get the RMS changed at the same time as it's a cheap job while it's all apart - or an expensive one on it's own.
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Whats the RMS?
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Clutch wear
That's the one - rear main oil seal - #5 on the below diagram.
It's a little seal between the engine & the gearbox (where the clutch/flywheel fits), that is prone to seeping.
Most people live with the odd drip or two, as it's not worth the cost of stripping the clutch/flywheel for the sake of a £20 seal.
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