OK here is the question/opportunity. I have a 2009 Clubman S with 54000 miles. The clutch is starting to go and I have a MINI extended maintenance agreement. The maintenance agreement will pay for the clutch replacement but NOT for the flywheel. I got the P/N from the dealer and did a google search. The results that came back yielded many sites that carried the flywheel for significantly less than what the dealer wanted. The dealer wants around $1000 while the on line parts houses are anywhere from $539 to $800. And they all say that the part is new. The dealer said that I could buy the flywheel from someone else and that they would install it during the clutch change. From what I have read, the flywheel should probably be changed out during the clutch replacement. Is SACHS the OEM manufacturer? Is it risky to buy from these sites? Links below:

Book #: 21 20 7 575 069
Description: Dual-Mass Flywheel 228 mm
Manufacturer: SACHS
Part Type: OEM

http://www.rmeuropean.com/Part-Numbe..._6BF6755E.aspx

http://www.koperformance.com/part-nu...9/GENUINE-MINI

http://www.openroadautoparts.com/sto...%20575%20069/3

Thanks in advance for your thoughts!

 

my clutch is going out.... anyone have an opinion on the question on this thread?

Thanks,

Parker

 

First, you may not have to replace the flywheel if you catch the clutch soon enough. Mine was fine and I just had it done.

Sachs, Luk and Valeo I believe are all suppliers for MINI. I found the Luk flywheel on (dual mass) on Parts Geek for a great price.

http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/200.../flywheel.html

I have ordered from them before and they have never let me down. I bought my clutch kit off of them for 100 USD.