Moo
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Well it's winter and Christmas is a week away so it's that time of year when the old bus throws her annual spanner at me. This year it is the clutch.
So i get on the phone and call around both main dealers and indies for a price excluding the flywheel. Thought I'd share the results (all include VAT):
Bristol Landrover Indie: £1100
Local Indie where i get most work done and who did the last clutch: £900
T.H White where i bought her from: Still waiting for a call back after 4 days!
Guy Salmon: £767
Guess where it's going? Must say I'm getting quite fond of GS. They where the best price for my 105k service and I must say were absolutely brilliant. Highly recommended.
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 17th Dec 2011 11:17 am |
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grzesiul
Member Since: 11 May 2008
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Very good price indeed
Good luck with it
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| 17th Dec 2011 11:25 am |
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Frapp
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767 it is then 
Strange how it works, init Member of the carrot crank club
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| 17th Dec 2011 11:30 am |
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bigdave
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Another clutch Moo??
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| 17th Dec 2011 11:33 am |
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Moo
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Location: UK
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This will be the 3rd clutch in 106k.
First exploded at 28k and replaced under warranty. Apparently there was a fault with some early clutches.
2nd replaced at 70k.
Both times DM flywheel replaced.
I used to tow a lot and I live in a very hilly part of Wiltshire so to be expected.
Other than that she runs as sweet as can be. The key has been regular maintenance and repair. Can't see any reason to change her.
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| 17th Dec 2011 12:13 pm |
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Dave T
Member Since: 03 Jul 2009
Location: Glasgow
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Starthearn quoted £1084 (inc VAT) including flywheel which is £360, so for a dealer that seems very good, is that a fixed price? Joined the BMWX5 45e group
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| 17th Dec 2011 12:43 pm |
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euangibson
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My clutch was replaced by White's Auto Services,a LR Indy,exactly a year ago,just before I bought it...
flywheel £284.96
Clutch kit £233.62
slave cylinder £52.50
7 hours labour £276.50
vat £148.33
Total £995.91
bearing in mind this is a year ago,at an Indy,with vat at 17.5% I would say that quote of yours is very good "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
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| 17th Dec 2011 12:52 pm |
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bigdave
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Touching wood and crossing fingers,
I'm on my first at 99500 miles.
I've replaced pretty much everything else mind you!!
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| 17th Dec 2011 1:23 pm |
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Moo
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Dave T.
Yes that is fixed price. Only variation will be if it needs a new flywheel but that is covered by warranty so not too bothered.
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| 17th Dec 2011 1:58 pm |
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euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
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bigdave wrote:Touching wood and crossing fingers,
I'm on my first at 99500 miles.
I've replaced pretty much everything else mind you!!
looking forward to the detailed 100k report BD....  "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
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| 17th Dec 2011 2:19 pm |
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bigdave
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I will start writing it up now then!!!
Should be mid Jan for the 100k tick over.
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| 17th Dec 2011 2:43 pm |
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Dave T
Member Since: 03 Jul 2009
Location: Glasgow
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Dave,m I only changed mine because the engine was out, seemed stupid not to, although my release bearing was on its way out anyway Joined the BMWX5 45e group
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| 17th Dec 2011 3:12 pm |
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bellautos
Member Since: 02 Feb 2006
Location: NorthYorkshire
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If you are fitting a fly wheel its advised you fit new bolts also.
Pete
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| 17th Dec 2011 5:16 pm |
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Moo
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Location: UK
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Thanks Pete.
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| 17th Dec 2011 5:24 pm |
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