How to tell if this clutch was on my car?

Zack · 11-10-2009, 08:39 AM

My car is going in for a clutch and flywheel replacement next week, due to juddering problems (post here). Note that the car is 2 yo, 14k miles.

They are willing to cover the full cost of it (under warranty), iff the problem in the clutch is NOT due to wear. I'm going to ask them to show me the clutch after the replacement. However, I don't trust them, and I'm not sure if they 'll show me the actual one.

My question: Is there any serial number on the clutch or any other identification that I can check before taking it in?
Is the clutch accessible/visible or it needs to be removed?

onefastman · 11-10-2009, 11:06 AM

If you have some time and or money either wait and watch them do it, or have a mechanic you hired watch and document it just in case you have to file a suit

FCP Euro · 11-11-2009, 10:51 AM

I would just stay and watch them do it. As soon as the clutch is out of the car, you can see it because you are standing right there.

GT1281 · 11-12-2009, 11:33 AM

Just have some faith

rambalu80 · 11-12-2009, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by onefastman

If you have some time and or money either wait and watch them do it, or have a mechanic you hired watch and document it just in case you have to file a suit

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Originally Posted by FCPGroton

I would just stay and watch them do it. As soon as the clutch is out of the car, you can see it because you are standing right there.

Do the dealerships let you inside the service area?

virtualbong · 11-12-2009, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by rambalu80

Do the dealerships let you inside the service area?

Yeah, I highly doubt they would let you in there.

Is this a respectable dealership that you are going to?

Mr. 5 · 11-12-2009, 12:58 PM

If this is the dealership then I would trust them, but I understand why you wouldn't trust them.
To answer your question, they could bring any clutch that was from the N54 to show you, and there's no way to tell that it came from your car.
But, if you are that worried, you can ask (and be persistent) to see the flywheel. Make it sound like you are very interested in checking the flywheel condition to make sure that everything's alright.
The only way to see the flywheel is if the transmission is dropped. If the tranny is dropped then you are getting a new clutch.
The clutch for these cars is actually very cheap. The labor is not.

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Zack E92 320d 18 Rep 24 Posts Drives: E92 320d M Sport Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Limassol, Cyprus iTrader: (0)	How to tell if this clutch was on my car? My car is going in for a clutch and flywheel replacement next week, due to juddering problems (post here). Note that the car is 2 yo, 14k miles. They are willing to cover the full cost of it (under warranty), iff the problem in the clutch is NOT due to wear. I'm going to ask them to show me the clutch after the replacement. However, I don't trust them, and I'm not sure if they 'll show me the actual one. My question: Is there any serial number on the clutch or any other identification that I can check before taking it in? Is the clutch accessible/visible or it needs to be removed?
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FCP Euro Lieutenant 10 Rep 462 Posts Drives: Volvo 850 T5 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Old Saybrook, CT iTrader: (0)	I would just stay and watch them do it. As soon as the clutch is out of the car, you can see it because you are standing right there. __________________ sales@fcpeuro.com FCP Euro - European Car Parts Specialists
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GT1281 Major 63 Rep 1,375 Posts Drives: F30 330e/F25 X3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (6)	Just have some faith
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Mr. 5 Modder Raider 758 Rep 8,633 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Surf City, HB iTrader: (31) Garage List 2007 e90 335i [8.00]	If this is the dealership then I would trust them, but I understand why you wouldn't trust them. To answer your question, they could bring any clutch that was from the N54 to show you, and there's no way to tell that it came from your car. But, if you are that worried, you can ask (and be persistent) to see the flywheel. Make it sound like you are very interested in checking the flywheel condition to make sure that everything's alright. The only way to see the flywheel is if the transmission is dropped. If the tranny is dropped then you are getting a new clutch. The clutch for these cars is actually very cheap. The labor is not. __________________ e36 M3 Coupe, e36 325i Sedan e90 335i--SOLD Best 60-130-------------9.15 Seconds------------------WWW.MR5RACING.COM
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