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Change Car Clutch

Technical 8h00–12h00 ~800–1200£
Estimated time 8h00–12h00
Estimated labour cost ~800–1200£
Difficulty Technical
Vehicles
Vectra B 1995-2003 21
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (X16XEL (L91))
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (Y16XE (L91))
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (Z16XE (L91))
  • 1.6 Petrol (16LZ2)
  • 1.6 Petrol (X16SZR (L73))
  • 1.7 TD Diesel (X17DT (LU8))
  • 1.8 16V Petrol (X18XE (L79))
  • 1.8 16V Petrol (X18XE1 (2H9))
  • 1.8 16V Petrol (Z18XE (2H9))
  • 1.8 16V Petrol (Z18XEL)
  • 2.0 16V Petrol (C20SEL)
  • 2.0 16V Petrol (X20XEV (L34))
  • 2.0 16V TD Diesel (X20DTH (LD1))
  • 2.0 16V TD Diesel (X20DTL (LD3))
  • 2.0 16V TD Diesel (Y20DTH (LD1))
  • 2.0 Petrol (20NEJ)
  • 2.2 16V Petrol (C22SEL)
  • 2.2 16V Petrol (Z22SE (L61))
  • 2.2 16V TD Diesel (Y22DTR (L50))
  • 2.5 V6 Petrol (X25XE (L80))
  • 2.6 V6 Petrol (Y26SE (LY9))
Vectra C 2002-2008 20
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (Z16XE (L91))
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (Z16XEP (LJ7))
  • 1.8 16V Petrol (Z18XEL)
  • 1.8 16V Petrol (Z18XER (2H0))
  • 1.8 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (Z18XE (2H9))
  • 1.9 CDTi 16V Diesel (Z19DTH (LRD))
  • 1.9 CDTi Diesel (Z19DT (LPM))
  • 1.9 CDTi Diesel (Z19DTL (LPP))
  • 2.0 16V Turbo Petrol (Z20NET (LQ8))
  • 2.0 DTi 16V Diesel (Y20DTH (LD1))
  • 2.2 16V Petrol (Z22SE (L61))
  • 2.2 DGi 16V Petrol (Z22YH (LCH))
  • 2.2 DTi 16V Diesel (Y22DTR (L50))
  • 2.8 V6 Turbo OPC Petrol (Z28NET (LP9))
  • 2.8 V6 Turbo OPC Petrol (Z28NET)
  • 2.8 V6 Turbo Petrol (Z28NEL (LDQ))
  • 2.8 V6 Turbo Petrol (Z28NET (LP9))
  • 3.0 V6 CDTi Diesel (Y30DT (LB5))
  • 3.0 V6 CDTi Diesel (Z30DT (LDH))
  • 3.2 V6 Petrol (Z32SE (LA3))
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 8h00–12h00
Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly 8h00–10h00
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) M32 10h00
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) F40 10h00
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) F23 10h00

What is a Vauxhall Vectra 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 Vauxhall Vectra 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 Vauxhall Vectra 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
Vectra B 1995-2003 1995-2003 1.6 16V Petrol (X16XEL (L91)), 1.6 16V Petrol (Y16XE (L91)), 1.6 16V Petrol (Z16XE (L91)), 1.6 Petrol (16LZ2), 1.6 Petrol (X16SZR (L73)), 1.7 TD Diesel (X17DT (LU8)), 1.8 16V Petrol (X18XE (L79)), 1.8 16V Petrol (X18XE1 (2H9)), 1.8 16V Petrol (Z18XE (2H9)), 1.8 16V Petrol (Z18XE… Diesel, Petrol
Vectra C 2002-2008 2002-2008 1.6 16V Petrol (Z16XE (L91)), 1.6 16V Petrol (Z16XEP (LJ7)), 1.8 16V Petrol (Z18XEL), 1.8 16V Petrol (Z18XER (2H0)), 1.8 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (Z18XE (2H9)), 1.9 CDTi 16V Diesel (Z19DTH (LRD)), 1.9 CDTi Diesel (Z19DT (LPM)), 1.9 CDTi Diesel (Z19DTL (LPP)), 2.0 16V Turbo Petrol (Z… Diesel, LPG, Petrol