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Puma clutch judder and rattle at idle

Will get worse if left.

Symptoms

Judder pulling away, a rattle at idle that goes when the clutch is pressed, or a heavy knock when switching off.

Likely cause

Wear in the dual mass flywheel or clutch, often accelerated by towing and low-speed off-road use.

Suggested fixes

Listed roughly in the order most owners try them.

  1. 1

    Replace clutch and dual mass flywheel

    Renew the clutch, flywheel and concentric slave cylinder together, as the gearbox has to come out to reach them.

    Difficulty:
    Experienced DIY
    Cost:
    £££ (Over about £300)
  2. 2

    Solid flywheel conversion

    Kits replace the dual mass flywheel with a solid one. More vibration at idle, but longer life for hard-working vehicles.

    Difficulty:
    Experienced DIY
    Cost:
    ££ (About £50 to £300)

This is general guidance gathered from owner experience and workshop practice, not a substitute for a workshop manual or a qualified mechanic. Costs are rough parts-only guides. Brakes, steering and suspension work affects safety, so if in doubt have it checked professionally.

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