V70 G/box: AWD: - Clutch/Flywheel - HOW MUCH!

Puffster · Mar 19th, 2012, 16:22

Its actually an XC70 6spd manual

Car is getting a new (secondhand) engine and whilst the engine is out, it makes good sense to drop a new clutch in as the last one has been in there for 130,000 miles or more.

Whilst I can manage with a clutch kit price of £285 inc VAT, its the flywheel price @ £750 inc VAT which is making my eyes water

Anyone know where I can get one cheaper please or is there a pattern part I can use?

Clutch price cheaper would be good too!

66split · Mar 19th, 2012, 18:11

I assume you've tried GSF?

jajrst · Mar 19th, 2012, 20:20

I'm getting mine from these guys, I used them for a drive shaft which so far touch wood has been trouble free!

http://www.buypartsby.co.uk/

Richard Swinney · Mar 19th, 2012, 23:16

Have a look at my post here.

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...ght=s60+clutch

If you not worried about changinmg spec or warranty stuff, you may want to investigate a single mass flywheel conversion. - Could work out much cheaper.

Good luck

Richy

Puffster · Mar 20th, 2012, 09:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by 66split

I assume you've tried GSF?

No? Contact details please?

chris vince · Mar 20th, 2012, 10:08

Do you actually need a new one?
I have just had to replace the oil core plug on a D5 @ 124,000 miles, like you I thought it wise to change the clutch and flywheel, but couldn't justify spending over 25% of the cars value on one assembly.
I found the LUK website and got the manufacturers specifications for new DMF's, luckily our DMF was well within the specs for a brand new one even at 124K.
I decided to change just the driven plate, but according to my local mainstealer they don't sell these seperately, they also didn't stock gear oil!
The driven plate still had clearly visible segments on it, so back in it all went.
How the hell they charge this much for spare parts is disgusting!
Volvo used to pride themselves on how many old Volvo's were still in use, these days in some instances it is more financially viable to scrap a car!
Volvo are not alone and singled out in these comments.
Chris

Bernard333 · Mar 20th, 2012, 10:29

I have a set ready for my D5 , original Volvo clutch kit brand new from a private seller on ebay cost around £100 but did not include a new slave. I would denfinitely fit a new slave cylinder even if you do not do anything else , you can get one for around £70 , dont pay the £100 plus being asked on ebay . Also bought a used DMF for £45 but I have some concerns about it as its possibly only just within spec . I agree with Chris Vince you should check the LUK spec even though in my opinion its very badly written and not clear . My new DMF has about 2.5mm wobble which I think is within spec but not great and about 10 to 15 mm rotational free play before the springs come in , a Volvo mechanic had a look at it and told me its just within spec but it seems a bit slack to me , it just highlights the risk of buying parts on ebay as the seller claimed it came off a 30k mile car which I think not .

66split · Mar 20th, 2012, 12:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Puffster

No? Contact details please?

Well, I don't know whereabouts in London you are so just google GSF Car Parts and find out where your nearest branch is.

Puffster · Mar 20th, 2012, 13:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by 66split

Well, I don't know whereabouts in London you are so just google GSF Car Parts and find out where your nearest branch is.

Many thanks. They were unknown to me. Did a search on here & found them.

66split · Mar 20th, 2012, 14:40

No probs..let us know how you get on.

Mar 19th, 2012, 16:22	#1
Puffster Member Last Online: Yesterday 12:21 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Carmarthenshire	Clutch/Flywheel - HOW MUCH! Its actually an XC70 6spd manual Car is getting a new (secondhand) engine and whilst the engine is out, it makes good sense to drop a new clutch in as the last one has been in there for 130,000 miles or more. Whilst I can manage with a clutch kit price of £285 inc VAT, its the flywheel price @ £750 inc VAT which is making my eyes water Anyone know where I can get one cheaper please or is there a pattern part I can use? Clutch price cheaper would be good too!

Mar 19th, 2012, 23:16	#4
Richard Swinney Junior Member Last Online: Oct 20th, 2013 15:03 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: Rhuddlan	Clutch / Flywheel. Have a look at my post here. http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...ght=s60+clutch If you not worried about changinmg spec or warranty stuff, you may want to investigate a single mass flywheel conversion. - Could work out much cheaper. Good luck Richy

Mar 19th, 2012, 18:11	#2
66split Senior Member Last Online: May 8th, 2014 17:22 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Leeds	I assume you've tried GSF?

Mar 19th, 2012, 20:20	#3
jajrst Volvo S80 SE Owner Last Online: Jul 24th, 2023 18:57 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Westcliff on Sea	I'm getting mine from these guys, I used them for a drive shaft which so far touch wood has been trouble free! http://www.buypartsby.co.uk/

Mar 20th, 2012, 10:08	#6
chris vince Junior Member Last Online: Sep 6th, 2023 08:59 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Dorset	Do you actually need a new one? I have just had to replace the oil core plug on a D5 @ 124,000 miles, like you I thought it wise to change the clutch and flywheel, but couldn't justify spending over 25% of the cars value on one assembly. I found the LUK website and got the manufacturers specifications for new DMF's, luckily our DMF was well within the specs for a brand new one even at 124K. I decided to change just the driven plate, but according to my local mainstealer they don't sell these seperately, they also didn't stock gear oil! The driven plate still had clearly visible segments on it, so back in it all went. How the hell they charge this much for spare parts is disgusting! Volvo used to pride themselves on how many old Volvo's were still in use, these days in some instances it is more financially viable to scrap a car! Volvo are not alone and singled out in these comments. Chris

Mar 20th, 2012, 10:29	#7
Bernard333 Premier Member Last Online: Oct 20th, 2021 11:41 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ramelton	I have a set ready for my D5 , original Volvo clutch kit brand new from a private seller on ebay cost around £100 but did not include a new slave. I would denfinitely fit a new slave cylinder even if you do not do anything else , you can get one for around £70 , dont pay the £100 plus being asked on ebay . Also bought a used DMF for £45 but I have some concerns about it as its possibly only just within spec . I agree with Chris Vince you should check the LUK spec even though in my opinion its very badly written and not clear . My new DMF has about 2.5mm wobble which I think is within spec but not great and about 10 to 15 mm rotational free play before the springs come in , a Volvo mechanic had a look at it and told me its just within spec but it seems a bit slack to me , it just highlights the risk of buying parts on ebay as the seller claimed it came off a 30k mile car which I think not .

Mar 20th, 2012, 14:40	#10
66split Senior Member Last Online: May 8th, 2014 17:22 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Leeds	No probs..let us know how you get on.

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