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Change Car Clutch

Technical 3h30–5h00 ~350–500£
Estimated time 3h30–5h00
Estimated labour cost ~350–500£
Difficulty Technical
Vehicles
Omega A 1985-1994 13
  • 1.8i Petrol (18SEH)
  • 1.8N Petrol (18NV)
  • 1.8S Petrol (18SV)
  • 2.0i Petrol (20SE)
  • 2.0i Petrol (C20NE (LE4))
  • 2.3 D Diesel (23YD (LW7))
  • 2.3 TD Diesel (23DTR (LP6))
  • 2.3 TD Diesel (23YDT)
  • 2.4i Petrol (C24NE (LU6))
  • 2.6i Petrol (C26NE (LY0))
  • 3.0i 24V Petrol (C30SE (LF2))
  • 3.0i Petrol (30NE)
  • 3.0i Petrol (C30NE)
Omega B 1994-2004 12
  • 2.0 16V Petrol (X20XEV (L34))
  • 2.0 Petrol (20SE)
  • 2.0 Petrol (X20SE (L96))
  • 2.2 16V Petrol (Y22XE (LA9))
  • 2.2 16V Petrol (Z22XE (LA9))
  • 2.2 DTi 16V Diesel (Y22DTH (LL9))
  • 2.5 DTi 24V Diesel (Y25DT (L14))
  • 2.5 TD Diesel (25DT (L93))
  • 2.5 V6 Petrol (X25XE (L80))
  • 2.6 V6 Petrol (Y26SE (LY9))
  • 3.0 V6 Petrol (X30XE (L81))
  • 3.2 V6 Petrol (Y32SE (LA3))
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 3h30–5h00
Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly 3h30–5h00

What is a Opel Omega clutch?

The clutch is a device that smoothly couples the gearbox to the engine without jerking. Most manual gearbox cars use a single-disc diaphragm clutch. Robotised gearboxes started with single clutch and now use dual-clutch systems.

When should you change the Opel Omega clutch?

The clutch is a wear part that should be changed at the first signs of weakness. Clutch life is approximately 150,000 km but varies greatly with driving style and journey type. Warning symptoms: difficulty changing gears, clutch slip under acceleration, jerking when moving off, rubbing noise.

Is it difficult to change the Opel Omega clutch kit?

Difficulty level 4/5: technically moderately difficult, requiring specific tools (workshop crane, disc centring mandrel). The method involves: drain gearbox oil, remove driveshafts, remove starter, disconnect gearbox cables, remove gearbox, replace mechanism/disc/bearing, refit gearbox and components, refill gearbox oil, bleed hydraulic clutch circuit if applicable.

2 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Omega A 1985-1994 1985-1994 1.8 Petrol (E18NVR), 1.8i Petrol (18SEH), 1.8N Petrol (18NV), 1.8S Petrol (18SV), 2.0 Petrol (C20NEJ (L96)), 2.0i Petrol (20SE), 2.0i Petrol (C20NE (LE4)), 2.3 D Diesel (23YD (LW7)), 2.3 TD Diesel (23DTR (LP6)), 2.3 TD Diesel (23YDT), 2.4i Petrol (C24NE (LU6)), 2.6i Petrol (C26N… Diesel, Petrol
Omega B 1994-2004 1994-2004 2.0 16V Petrol (X20XEV (L34)), 2.0 Petrol (20SE), 2.0 Petrol (X20SE (L96)), 2.2 16V Petrol (Y22XE (LA9)), 2.2 16V Petrol (Z22XE (LA9)), 2.2 DTi 16V Diesel (Y22DTH (LL9)), 2.5 DTi 24V Diesel (Y25DT (L14)), 2.5 TD Diesel (25DT (L93)), 2.5 V6 Petrol (X25XE (L80)), 2.6 V6 Petrol (Y2… Diesel, Petrol