Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 05 2.0TDCi clutch woes

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Thu 1 Jan 2009 20:21
05 2.0TDCi clutch woes - starsky365
My 2005 TDCI 115 wont go into first or reverse when stationary, it feels as if there is something physically stopping it. with theclutch held in if i slip it into any other gear first then it will then go in and out of 1st/reverse easily UNTIL i release the clutch then it happens again. If I start the car with the clutch in its never a problem as long as I remember to go into first while rolling to a stop, although it has been getting worse and ive noticed sometimes its stiff to get into other gears first as well.

I understand this car has a hydraulic slave clylinder release system so it cant be adjusted to rectify the drag (im assuming this is what it is) so the question is am i really looking at a whole new clutch kit and possible dual mass flywheel (it does clatter a bit when starting and a vibration can be felt through the pedal, and has done 91,000)

Im told if the starter motor is removed and its full of metal dust the DMF needs replacing as it disintergrates and collects in the starter.

Ive been quoted £600 all in for the clutch, slave cylinder and DMF by my local clutch specialist, which seems very cheap.

would it be worth the extra £300 odd to replace the DMF while the clutch is out?

I see mechanics like dentists.....I dont know them and they are making money out of me so I just have to trust them if they say i need work doing without knowing if its true or not, for all I know they could just chuck the car on the ramp adjust a few nuts and bolts, tell me theyve replaced everything and charge my for it!!!

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Thu 1 Jan 2009 23:11
05 2.0TDCi clutch woes - peterperfect
Look up a Bosch car service garage, they will treat you properly, fill in a satisfaction form and its sent to Bosch uk who make sure their garages comply with a Office of Fair Trading approved Scheme.
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Mon 5 Jan 2009 11:35
05 2.0TDCi clutch woes - daveylard
I too could do with an answer on this...
Does it in fact need the clutch changing, as mine is the same as the OP... Not as bad, but same symptoms.
I can still engage first and reverse, but it IS harder, and the clutch bites very low in it's travel...

Anyone?
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Wed 7 Jan 2009 09:20
05 2.0TDCi clutch woes - Seagal
Same problem but intermittent.
Drive 180 mile commute per day(Mostly Motorway).

How doe it finally fail slow death or BANG.

Worth spending this type of money on 53 plate on 144K miles?
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Wed 7 Jan 2009 09:49
05 2.0TDCi clutch woes - Alby Back
On balance it probably is Seagal. You must be doing what, 45k a year ? If you buy something else it will take a massive hit on depreciation in a short time. What's more the new one may suffer a problem or two anyway. If you keep your current car maintained it has not got a lot left in it to lose in terms of depreciation and your total investment in it is little more than the cost of any repairs.

I'd fix it and keep it. Or move house!

Good luck.
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