206 GTi/180 Clutch Bearing Failure

Hey all... My first post here. Don't worry, I'm not always whinging...

Has anyone here had a failed clutch bearing in their GTi/180? If so, can you PM me? I've been doing a little research and it looks as if this is a reasonably common issue for these cars (and other PSA models). I've contacted the ACCC and they've advised me that if it is the result of poor manufacture, etc, a staturary warranty may apply. This is regardless of the fact that Peugeot's voluntary warranty has expired.

While nothing may come of this, it's a worthwhile avenue of enquiry. It could certainly save me over 2 grand. Peugeot should be able to manufacture a clutch which lasts longer than 4 years & 96,000kms.

Mac

When I took my car in to City Peugeot - one of the many things I told them to fix was a squeeky clutch (they didn't end up touching it') but they did mention that there was a generic problem regarding the clutch...

They did say it was a hefty change - and if under warranty it would cover it.

But I didn't have that problem - but I did get the idea that the problem's solution would pressure the hip-pocket.

I will try and find out.

its fustrating when a small part fails.

Jordie was ur clutch squeeking from the inside the cabin where the clutch pedal is? or was it comming from the clutch it self?

does any one know how much bhp/kW the stock clutch can handel up too?

My clutch was just squeaking as I lifted it up...it drove me insane! and still does - WD40 just isn't helping!

Yeah stock clutches usually can't take much more than 190-200 hp..
However, If i got my 138 up to around 160+ I would be changing to a heavy duty clutch.

mine does that too, but i dont realy notice it while im driving

have u tried mechanical grease?

not yet.
I usually just turn the music up - but its when you dont want to listen to music that it slowly eats away at your will to live...oh and your tolerance...

my clutch went on my car at about 110000.
i actually bought a new clutch kit from the uk because it was so expensive here
with the part plus airmail cost me $450 and about that again to fit it
dont be afraid to buy from the uk,your ripped here for parts

bryso wrote:
dont be afraid to buy from the uk,your ripped here for parts

to right, i agree 100%
we should start bulk buying save even more on shipping

servimg sux d%^%^%&

anyhow, this is the remains of my clutch bearing

hit a black diamond HD clutch and light-weight flywheel.

thats what I will be getting as soon as my clutch feels weak.

if only europerformance.co.uk shipped to Australia.
cheap parts on there!

last service at trivett eastern suburbs sydney they told me i had a noisy release bearing $2000 repair job. not under warranty as I had done about 30K kms at the time, clutch warranty only goes to 20K kms apparently. It hasn't gone yet and i have done another 5k kms or so. I think they were just trying to rip me off because the warranty was expiring soon and they knew i wasn't going to be taking the car back to them as i made them aware their service is not what it should be considering what you pay.

but i agree a clutch shoudl last longer 30K kms and if it does go in the near future I don't see why peugeot shoudln't pay for it.

my clutch is starting to fail and slip, i've been told by a friend that the clutch needs to be changed, i talked to my mechanic (friends dad) and he got a quote for me for $1250!!! i think that is heavily overpriced! does anyone know where i could get a cheaper clutch for a gti that isnt $900 just for the part!!

bryso wrote:my clutch went on my car at about 110000.
i actually bought a new clutch kit from the uk because it was so expensive here
with the part plus airmail cost me $450 and about that again to fit it
dont be afraid to buy from the uk,your ripped here for parts

I would be very greatful if you could provide a link of where you bought the clutch from. $900 it cost here! crazy!