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Adjust hydraulics struggle

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The pedal not returning may not be anything to do with the release bearing (although the noise maybe): They do that when the clutch is on its way out as the self-adjusting hydraulics struggle to cope with the extra piston travel.
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Replace dual mass flywheel

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I don't have personal experience of replacing the dual mass flywheel but I have been told that it is worth replacing the flywheel with every second clutch change.
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Replace flywheel

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I don't have personal experience of replacing the dual mass flywheel but I have been told that it is worth replacing the flywheel with every second clutch change.
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Replace things rather than skimming /

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However, OPCs are notorious for changing things rather than skimming / repairing...
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Test clutch, boot it

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To test your clutch, boot it from about 4,000 rpm in 3rd gear (preferably uphill) and it will really obviously slip if it's worn.
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The pedal not returning may not be anything to do with the release bearing (although the noise maybe): They do that when the clutch is on its way out as the self-adjusting hydraulics struggle to cope with the extra piston travel.
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Replace dual mass flywheel

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I don't have personal experience of replacing the dual mass flywheel but I have been told that it is worth replacing the flywheel with every second clutch change.
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I don't have personal experience of replacing the dual mass flywheel but I have been told that it is worth replacing the flywheel with every second clutch change.
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Replace things rather than skimming /

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However, OPCs are notorious for changing things rather than skimming / repairing...
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Test clutch, boot it

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To test your clutch, boot it from about 4,000 rpm in 3rd gear (preferably uphill) and it will really obviously slip if it's worn.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

High guys its that time it seems the release bearing on my clutch is going. Clutch is making a loudish noise when dipped and the clutch peddal is sticking at the bottom then jumps up. The clutch engages fine but i have noticed a the occassional slip. So I guess it needs to be done but how do I know if the flywheel needs doing and whether the garage will take me for a ride. I have heard that the rear main seal should also be done with the clutch, is this correct. I Would appreciate any advice My car is 996 C2 cab on 2002 52 plate, 74k.

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Definitely have a new RMS with a clutch change. It may be OK, but if it fails in 6 months time, you'll kick yourself... The pedal not returning may not be anything to do with the release bearing (although the noise maybe): They do that when the clutch is on its way out as the self-adjusting hydraulics struggle to cope with the extra piston travel. To test your clutch, boot it from about 4,000 rpm in 3rd gear (preferably uphill) and it will really obviously slip if it's worn. Forgot to answer the main question... flywheel may need to be skimmed if you've worn the clutch right down to the rivets, but I wouldn't expect it to need a new one. However, OPCs are notorious for changing things rather than skimming / repairing...

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Hi and :welcome: to the forum I don't have personal experience of replacing the dual mass flywheel but I have been told that it is worth replacing the flywheel with every second clutch change.

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