Hi all, 2017 DSG flywheel rattle at 185000 miles. My question is when changing the fly do you also replace the clutches?

I've been quoted £1400 to do the above work. Does that sound reasonable?

Car had mechatronic replaced at 90000 and possibly clutches also.

I can't remember exactly but it was a £3000 job.

Anyway any advice very much appreciated.

The mechatronic replacement would not have needed the transmission to be removed and mechanically would be a relatively easy job. Assuming £1800 for the new mech + fitting/oils ( say 4hrs out & in ) would be no more than £2000.

For £3000 I'd like to think the clutches were done at the same time. £400 for the clutch pack + £600 labour.

Shame the flywheel wasn't done at the same time. The money is in the labour not the parts.

...Just rooted out the invoice for mine which was done 18months ago.

Clutch Pack - £391

Flywheel - £323

Cambelt Kit- £99

Water Pump - £85

Crank Seal - £104

Transmission & Mech Oil - £58

Minor Engine Service.

Labour. 12.5hrs - £625

Miscellaneous - £ xxx

Total Incl VAT - £2440.24

Thanks gammyleg for the quick reply.

When the mec failed it had apparently damaged something in the box. How long do the clutches normally last?

Does the £1400 quoted sound reasonable?

Without knowing the full scope of works it's difficult to say. If the price includes a new clutch pack then I'd say yes.

If you could post a breakdown of what is included in the £1400 price that would be useful.

Sorry, I asked the garage the cost for the fly and clutches and that's what they said.

I only assume my clutches will need done as it's 90000 from from the last change. The fly is the major issue.

Hope this helps.

£1400 for both fitted seems reasonable I guess. Any idea what, in that figure, the mechanic is charging/allowing for labour?

I reckon about 9-10hrs with all the right kit.

Sorry I've no idea, I had to find a DSG specialist as my own mechanic doesn't touch automatics. They've a good reputation so I'm hoping the work to be of high standard. The last guy that done the work on the box has since retired.

I'll only have the breakdown of costs when I get the bill I assume.

I can post it here later. Car will be getting fixed shortly.