Clutch replacement quote bit much?

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Steelwoolman

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Ive been driving for just under 5 years, a Renault Megane 3 GT-Line and for a few months now started shuddering in 1st upon takeoff and occasionally in 2nd gear. It shudders about 75% of the time for about 1-2 seconds. On my last service, I told the mechanic who specialises in French cars to have a look and he says the clutch needs to be replaced from wear and tear. He gave me this quote. Some of these parts seem a bit much when compared to buying them individually. For example:

Rear Main Oil Seal - R220 https://africaboyzonline.com/renault-megane-3-1-4t-h4j-2009-rear-main-oil-seal
Driveshaft oil seals - R76 https://www.modernautoparts.co.za/products/9652

As for the other parts, I'm not even sure if I'm searching for the right thing because what do I know about cars? Anyway, I was hoping someone could give me yay, or nay on this workshop.

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Steelwoolman said:
Ive been driving for just under 5 years, a Renault Megane 3 GT-Line and for a few months now started shuddering in 1st upon takeoff and occasionally in 2nd gear. It shudders about 75% of the time for about 1-2 seconds. On my last service, I told the mechanic who specialises in French cars to have a look and he says the clutch needs to be replaced from wear and tear. He gave me this quote. Some of these parts seem a bit much when compared to buying them individually. For example:

Rear Main Oil Seal - R220 https://africaboyzonline.com/renault-megane-3-1-4t-h4j-2009-rear-main-oil-seal
Driveshaft oil seals - R76 https://www.modernautoparts.co.za/products/9652

As for the other parts, I'm not even sure if I'm searching for the right thing because what do I know about cars? Anyway, I was hoping someone could give me yay, or nay on this workshop.

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Ask if all the parts are original from Renault because at those prices they must be.
 
But maybe find another mechanic because those prices are hectic, maybe you can change to a solid flywheel or get an aftermarket part. Especially the seals and bolt prices are ridiculous and why is he replacing the clutch slave cylinder those are generally very reliable and especially on a newer vehicle you wouldn’t replace it unless it’s a known issue
 
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That flywheel though :oops:
I'd suggest getting a quote from a Renault dealer and then compare.
 
Horribly high
Speak to Nash. He is RMI approved and does not RoB people. Too good a guy. Told him that someone with a Renault will call him. Thanks

+27 83 437 9366
 
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clutch kit from LUK with DMF will probably be around R17k without the slave cylinder ,dont change that and you may have to go inside again ,very soon .The seals etc you may get cheaper as well as labour at an independent .you may save R6 k.just to add the slave will probably be fully plastic and if not changed they collapse ,the part that presses on the pressure plate will collapse .
 
That price sounds high for a DMF, the rest doesn't sound too bad, you could obviously get it cheaper buying it yourself and I definitely suggest getting a comparative quote.
 
Also, is there any benefit taking it to a workshop that specialises in French cars? What if I took it to a place like ACD?
 
Neuk_ said:
That price sounds high for a DMF, the rest doesn't sound too bad, you could obviously get it cheaper buying it yourself and I definitely suggest getting a comparative quote.
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DMF's are quite expensive on average.
 
Steelwoolman said:
Also, is there any benefit taking it to a workshop that specialises in French cars? What if I took it to a place like ACD?
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on a clutch ,probably not,any mechanic can do it although the french products do use some special tools sometimes but a gearbox should be standard fare .the side shafts must get dual lip oil seals ,make sure that happens normal cheapies drip .
 
Steelwoolman said:
Ive been driving for just under 5 years, a Renault Megane 3 GT-Line and for a few months now started shuddering in 1st upon takeoff and occasionally in 2nd gear. It shudders about 75% of the time for about 1-2 seconds. On my last service, I told the mechanic who specialises in French cars to have a look and he says the clutch needs to be replaced from wear and tear. He gave me this quote. Some of these parts seem a bit much when compared to buying them individually. For example:

Rear Main Oil Seal - R220 https://africaboyzonline.com/renault-megane-3-1-4t-h4j-2009-rear-main-oil-seal
Driveshaft oil seals - R76 https://www.modernautoparts.co.za/products/9652

As for the other parts, I'm not even sure if I'm searching for the right thing because what do I know about cars? Anyway, I was hoping someone could give me yay, or nay on this workshop.

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Where in SA are you?
 
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