Re: Ford Focus 04: Noise when moving off

Mrcheerful wrote:
> michaeld121@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
 wrote:
>> On 14 Apr, 21:31, Conor <conor_tur...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>>
>>> Yeah...thrust bearing would be my first bet followed by input shaft
>>> bearing if you're unlucky.
>> Pls forgive my ignorance - if it's the thrust bearing does that mean a
>> new clutch, or is it separate?  (I did a quick google but couldn't
>> quite work it out).
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Michael
> 
> the thrust bearing is a seperate bit to the clutch itself, but it is the

> same  work to get at, if it is the type with a thrust bearing built onto
the 
> release cylinder (sounds like it is) then it is an expensive part (about
a 
> 100 or more) the labour to change it will be about 300 at a guess.  it
would 
> be usual to change the clutch at the same time unless it was perfect.
> 
> I would be surprised if it was the thrust bearing from your description.
 my 
> first query would be the clutch center plate cu****on drive and (if it
has 
> one) the dual mass flywheel 

To answer the DMF question... is the car a petrol or a diesel, and what 
engine size is it?

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