As an ex mechanic myself I am very impressed. Note to the DIY folks clearly Kevin is a pro with vast experience doing this every day makes the work look easy also he has super upper body strength gearboxes are heavy don’t expect to be able to copy him. He uses the electric impact gun a lot but he is very skilful with it if look carefully he turns down the power on the smaller bolts/screws to prevent shearing
Cheers Kevin, After watching this video a number of times I was able to replace the clutch in my Focus Mk1 with no trouble at all. Drives perfectly now so thank you for taking the time to produce this video. Many thanks buddy👍
Kevin your videos are an inspiration for many and because you do this for a living you make it look easy. anyone whos not a mechanic will suddenly realise guys like you are worth every penny when they attempt a clutch job themselves.
Graham Bell at one point is was doing them almost every week. Traffic /vivaro. I think I’ve pretty much cleared them out 😊... it usually takes about 4 hours ... how did you get on. Did you remove bumper and the top skeleton. If I get another one. I’ll definitely do a video
Thank you so much for this! I was covered in so much grease I didn't take pictures and consequently forgot where all the wiring brackets went (like the one on the starter bolt for example). Fortunately you took the time to record each and every bolt.
Doesn't get any better than this. This is exactly what i was looking for. With your video i will be able to change my clutch. I appreciate the camera angles in such a tight space 👍
Mad respect for you guys. I just pulled my transmission out using this as a guide. Totally helped me through. Even muscled up the thing back in. Thanks for being the inspiration
Amazing video as always, i have a question if possible , for the same generation car but with the 1.8 tdci does the subframe has to come out or can it be done with it in place. There are split opinions on it what would you do. I am asking because i have followed your tutorials for so long and they always were spot on when i did a clutch. Thank you so much
Amazing man, I tried the whole day with a self build lumber ratchet lift to get the the transmission back in... And you you just muscle that thing in , inseconds, respect.
Hy Kevin you are doing a great job. Regards from Italy say hello to Bedford I was a mechanic 40 years ago in Bedford before I moved to Italy. I was workshop Forman at Marshall’s of Bedford. Keep up the good work and look after yourself. Regards
@@fukoofjj i wasn't able to cap the fluid line I didn't get a cap to hold it. I took the line off the bracket and held it upright so it wouldn't leak out. I wrapped a rag around it to stop any fluid from dripping down.
Love your work, top notch (im a mechanic myself) surprised you haven't got the Milwaukee ratchet and 3/8 impact to go with your 1/2" you honestly wouldn't believe how good they are.
Ended up just taking the boot off, right before where it connects to the transmission. Hope that was okay to do. I have general knowledge of mechanics, but I'm definitely a novice.
Hi Kevin, great video! I've got a few questions, if you don't mind. 1. You applied a sealant on the slave cylinder. If I am not mistaken, Ford originally use an O-ring there, but it was known to cause leaking issues. So, a sealant was used instead. Is this correct? 2. We do not have that brand of sealant here, do you know of another brand / model sealant that would be comparable in the USA? Morotcraft sells a small tube called "Gasket Maker TA-16". 3. Would Motorcraft long life grease work in place of the red grease you added to the housing? Motorcraft part XG-1-E1 4. What do you think about using Sach's spline grease on the input shaft? 5. Lastly, does removing / reinstalling the subframe assembly have any negative impacts? Thank you!
si tu étaits sur la france ( lyon ) tu aurais du travail à vie c'est trés recherché le travail que tu fais encore un grand bravo à toi aucun véhicule t'arrete au plaisir de revoir tes vidéos futures
Did you have to drop the sub frame? we can’t for the life of us get it by the sub frame I have a 2003 Ford Focus zx3 2.0 Zetec think it’s the same thing
Awesome video! I'm anticipating this job sooner or later on 2002 Focus zetech 5 speed but what scares me is when pulling the second left side short cv after the long one what is that doohickey in the transmission. Is that to hold in place the spider gear[s].industrial paper clip looking thing. Does that stay secure during the manhandling of the transmission.?
Im just doing changing gearbox on 2002 2.0 Petrol focus and that box is heavy as hell, damnit. Another try tomorrow, being exhausted as hell. Watching you put that gearbox so easily on that video :D respect your work, doing that on the street.
Hi, do you know if this had a spigot/pilot bearing or not? Some models don't have a spigot bearing, but I would like to know if the 2.0L Zetec model does? Thanks
what is the black stuff you use to seal the slave cylinder in place, as i assume it stops the gear oil leaking out into the bell housing thats lubricating the input shaft bearing you can clearly see and also the name of the red stuff you put onto the input shaft and bolt holes.?
Have to have this done to mine , but clutch is not the problem , the damned slave cylinder is leaking !!! SO MAD over the internal design of it. Do I have to resurface or replace the flywheel if it works fine now ? Also my rear main seal needs replacing , so is it much more work ?
@@WMCS TY Sir, tomorrow is the day! I am having it done, with parts I sourced to save money. OEM Ford flywheel is better quality so they are going to resurface it, if possible.
How do you approach a job on a car you have never met before, do you just pitch up confident in your experience, or do you do some research onto any pitfalls? To be honest I would spend all day figuring out all the strange fixings and wiring connectors on modern cars. Great videos, great skills!
Robert Baird thanks a lot for the review ... if I’ve never done a model before. Firstly I get really excited. Then I take about 5 mins and have a look around the engine bay and underneath.... The first thing I try and determine is wether it’s got a partial or full subframe. To determine wether the box will come out or stay into the subframe. Then the locations of the mount. And without further ado I crack on. Always have my earphones on. Some good music. I tune out the world. Get in a zone. Come hail. Rain or snow I don’t really notice it .... I love it .
Perhaps we are learning a new way to do a faster job, or an increased passion for mechanics that makes a person involuntarily watch others do the same work.🚗🛠⚙️
Hello Im from USA. Great video - thank you! There must still be a lot of old Focuses in the UK. Very similar to my North American 2002 Focus wagon Zetec 5-speed. That car needs a front suspension alignment and new tires! Cheers Paul (in MA USA) ps Just curious if the mask was because of Covid or cold?
Hi Paul .., they are pretty much the same engine if not identical..,,, The chap that owns the car is a fairly old dude ..,, he’ll get round to sorting out the extras ..., good spotting tho ..., The mask is not really for Covid ..,, it’s firstly for the extreme cold during winter ..., otherwise I can’t feel my face and can’t speak after a few mins ...😁.., But most importantly it’s for protection against any dirt or oil and most of all the old clutch dust ...,, I can’t take any chance to getting exposed on a daily basis. The work is hard and environment quite harsh on the body .... I try and be prepared the best I can .., physically.., mentally as I work by myself and have the right gear... thanks for taking time to leave the comment .., much appreciated and a big hello to you across the pond. 🍀🍀
Whoaaah, what a destruction! How can that car move with that clutch! And how long has it been that way! It is incredible! I am surprised that it has neither damaged the diaphragma nor the flywheel!! You can use that clutch as a grinder!! At 6:55 much water came out. Maybe the rain drain was plugged. Is de sealant for the CSC silicone? Other gearboxes have an o-ring as I see. The purge for this CSC seems easier than newest versions where the tube has to be semi-inserted. In those cases I find it difficult to imagine that all the air came out. This time it seems that you relied more on the spanners to fasten the gearbox bolts than your M18. Why? Space? You missed the spanners? :-) And this time you fastened them after rasing the gearbox. Other occasions are the contrary. Last: is it allowed to work on the pavement there? Here it is not, if it is public. Maybe that was not the case. Thanks a lot! Hope you can still working and waiting for next!
I’m about to start this project. I’ve got the Motorcraft TA-16 gasket maker. That’s what the service manual recommends. Thoughts? I’ve seen recommendations for Loctite 518.
My shop did it for 6 hrs labour, and I bought all my own parts, I think they are still miffed because it took a day and a half. New FW and rear main too! Parts only $204😁 ARP FW bolts, do not use Ford overpriced bolts. ARP superior and 1/6 the price.
That video was 53 minutes long, but I wonder how long it actually took considering all the excellent change of camera positions! Could see how to remove every bolt in great light. Now, this is a proper reality show, not like the crap the Mrs watches!
As an ex mechanic myself I am very impressed. Note to the DIY folks clearly Kevin is a pro with vast experience doing this every day makes the work look easy also he has super upper body strength gearboxes are heavy don’t expect to be able to copy him. He uses the electric impact gun a lot but he is very skilful with it if look carefully he turns down the power on the smaller bolts/screws to prevent shearing
Ex mechanic myself. However, you never actually get that oil out of your blood.
So I look to you tube for direction, and this guy nails it.
Cheers Kevin, After watching this video a number of times I was able to replace the clutch in my Focus Mk1 with no trouble at all. Drives perfectly now so thank you for taking the time to produce this video. Many thanks buddy👍
Thanks for giving me the confidence to do this repair on my own, took about 5 hours but I got it done. Thanks from the USA!
That’s excellent time Cory.,, have you ever tackled one of them repairs before.
Kevin your videos are an inspiration for many and because you do this for a living you make it look easy. anyone whos not a mechanic will suddenly realise guys like you are worth every penny when they attempt a clutch job themselves.
Thank you for the feedback. Very much appreciated 🍻🍻
I'm a mechanic myself and can appreciate how heavy gearboxes are especially when doing this on the ground,keep up the good work
Graham Bell thanks for the feedback much appreciated
just done my clutch on my 2006 renault trafic,gearbox was heavy,,love to see a video of you doing one of them,,you make it look so easy
Graham Bell at one point is was doing them almost every week. Traffic /vivaro.
I think I’ve pretty much cleared them out 😊... it usually takes about 4 hours ... how did you get on. Did you remove bumper and the top skeleton.
If I get another one. I’ll definitely do a video
Thank you so much for this! I was covered in so much grease I didn't take pictures and consequently forgot where all the wiring brackets went (like the one on the starter bolt for example). Fortunately you took the time to record each and every bolt.
Doesn't get any better than this. This is exactly what i was looking for. With your video i will be able to change my clutch. I appreciate the camera angles in such a tight space 👍
Mad respect for you guys. I just pulled my transmission out using this as a guide. Totally helped me through. Even muscled up the thing back in. Thanks for being the inspiration
My 2003 is coming up for one,but I think at my age now it'll be a garage job......good instructive vid bro
That's a hell of a way to put bread on the table! Total respect to you.
Amazing video as always, i have a question if possible , for the same generation car but with the 1.8 tdci does the subframe has to come out or can it be done with it in place. There are split opinions on it what would you do. I am asking because i have followed your tutorials for so long and they always were spot on when i did a clutch. Thank you so much
Best video on the subject on UA-cam. Barr none!.....Thanks! 👍
The best mechanic in UK ! Thanks for sharing ! Good job ! Have a good day ! Respect man !
Perfect torque for each bolt. No need for silly wrenches lol. Very impressive job on the deck!
Amazing man, I tried the whole day with a self build lumber ratchet lift to get the the transmission back in... And you you just muscle that thing in , inseconds, respect.
Hy Kevin you are doing a great job. Regards from Italy say hello to Bedford I was a mechanic 40 years ago in Bedford before I moved to Italy. I was workshop Forman at Marshall’s of Bedford. Keep up the good work and look after yourself. Regards
I finally got my gearbox in. I had to ask my dad for help. Seeing you just lift that thing in is amazing. Simply the best!
Glad to hear you managed to finish off your repair successfully.., well done you .,, ✨✨🍻🍻
What did you use to cap the fluid line?
@@fukoofjj i wasn't able to cap the fluid line I didn't get a cap to hold it. I took the line off the bracket and held it upright so it wouldn't leak out. I wrapped a rag around it to stop any fluid from dripping down.
@@ya_boi_zak5927 thanks for the help I appreciate it! I'm waiting for my clutch to come in and I will get her done
Love your work, top notch (im a mechanic myself) surprised you haven't got the Milwaukee ratchet and 3/8 impact to go with your 1/2" you honestly wouldn't believe how good they are.
Having the hardest time getting the drive line out on the driver's side(left) you made it look so easy with that pry bar
How did you get on in end.
Ended up just taking the boot off, right before where it connects to the transmission. Hope that was okay to do. I have general knowledge of mechanics, but I'm definitely a novice.
no messing around here great work again im sure hes coming down with work
great work, my friend.
quick question: did you drain the transaxle gear fluid before removing it?
Awesome video! I just installed a clutch in my 2001 Ford Focus zts. Thank you
Best camera angles ever.
Hi Kevin, great video!
I've got a few questions, if you don't mind.
1. You applied a sealant on the slave cylinder. If I am not mistaken, Ford originally use an O-ring there, but it was known to cause leaking issues. So, a sealant was used instead. Is this correct?
2. We do not have that brand of sealant here, do you know of another brand / model sealant that would be comparable in the USA? Morotcraft sells a small tube called "Gasket Maker TA-16".
3. Would Motorcraft long life grease work in place of the red grease you added to the housing? Motorcraft part XG-1-E1
4. What do you think about using Sach's spline grease on the input shaft?
5. Lastly, does removing / reinstalling the subframe assembly have any negative impacts?
Thank you!
si tu étaits sur la france ( lyon ) tu aurais du travail à vie c'est trés recherché le travail que tu fais encore un grand bravo à toi aucun véhicule t'arrete au plaisir de revoir tes vidéos futures
Excellent video and good display of mechanical ability.
Thanks for taking time to leave us a review... much appreciated
Keeping busy and keeping people mobile .. off I go to sit and watch :)
For how dilapidated the disk was, amazed the FW surface looks so good.
are the procedures the same with my model 2005 Ford Focus MK2 2.0L Sedan? please help, this is the first car I am attempting this procedure.
The stig of clutch changes, nice work kevin.
Did you have to drop the sub frame? we can’t for the life of us get it by the sub frame I have a 2003 Ford Focus zx3 2.0 Zetec think it’s the same thing
Yay got it back in had to drop the sub frame about 3 inches to get it to clear it but got it all in
Awesome video! I'm anticipating this job sooner or later on 2002 Focus zetech 5
speed but what scares me is when pulling the second left side short cv after the long one what is that doohickey in the transmission. Is that to hold in place the spider gear[s].industrial paper clip looking thing. Does that stay secure during the manhandling of the transmission.?
You should be fine. If you follow the video. It’s not too bad these focus.
Im just doing changing gearbox on 2002 2.0 Petrol focus and that box is heavy as hell, damnit. Another try tomorrow, being exhausted as hell. Watching you put that gearbox so easily on that video :D respect your work, doing that on the street.
Thanks Tomas.., how did you get on.
@@WMCS I had to ask friend for help :) but its in!
well worth the price whatever it is and very theraputic to watch
Hay gente rapida y luego en otro nivel esta kevin! 🔥
Hi, do you know if this had a spigot/pilot bearing or not? Some models don't have a spigot bearing, but I would like to know if the 2.0L Zetec model does? Thanks
Bloody hell just front tyres!!!! Racing slicks
Travail de pro
Un vrai plaisir à te regarder
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what is the black stuff you use to seal the slave cylinder in place, as i assume it stops the gear oil leaking out into the bell housing thats lubricating the input shaft bearing you can clearly see and also the name of the red stuff you put onto the input shaft and bolt holes.?
no sabes lo que me as salvado la vida con el video
Ci
One word... RESPECT. Great work
Don't be tired, Kevin. Please replace Clutch 206 too
Wow. Wirklich gut.... Great thank's from Germany
Mark Clan 😊🤙🏽
Have to have this done to mine , but clutch is not the problem , the damned slave cylinder is leaking !!! SO MAD over the internal design of it.
Do I have to resurface or replace the flywheel if it works fine now ?
Also my rear main seal needs replacing , so is it much more work ?
Not a lot of work. I think if you have the correct tools it can be done in a weekend.
@@WMCS TY Sir, tomorrow is the day! I am having it done, with parts I sourced to save money. OEM Ford flywheel is better quality so they are going to resurface it, if possible.
How do you approach a job on a car you have never met before, do you just pitch up confident in your experience, or do you do some research onto any pitfalls? To be honest I would spend all day figuring out all the strange fixings and wiring connectors on modern cars. Great videos, great skills!
Robert Baird thanks a lot for the review ... if I’ve never done a model before. Firstly I get really excited. Then I take about 5 mins and have a look around the engine bay and underneath....
The first thing I try and determine is wether it’s got a partial or full subframe. To determine wether the box will come out or stay into the subframe.
Then the locations of the mount. And without further ado I crack on. Always have my earphones on. Some good music. I tune out the world. Get in a zone. Come hail. Rain or snow I don’t really notice it .... I love it .
@@WMCS now then bud, how do you price up the job if you get a vehicle model you haven't seen before?
John Morton I always use auto data for pricing up.., then just dive in comes the day.
Hi, how much does it cost ...Clutch Replacement....for ford focus MK1 2004? I am from Bishop's Stortford and I will need you😉
www.williamsmobileclutch.co.uk
Send your details when you are ready.
Silicone or grease on the back of the hydraulic bearing?👍
Black silicone sealant only. 🍻
I'm a self employed mechanic and have done countless clutches so why am I so interested in watching someone else do them??
Perhaps we are learning a new way to do a faster job, or an increased passion for mechanics that makes a person involuntarily watch others do the same work.🚗🛠⚙️
trop fort nikel bon travail rien à dire
Gege Gege Merci bient ...
Another fine job Kevin nicer weather what done the bell housing? the disc?
Super vidéo, belle prise de vue je m'abonne de suite.
Bonne continuation 👌
jimmy Jckp 😊Merci bient. 🤙🏽
Is this the same for a 2007 ford focus 2.0??
Excellent work my friend
Thank you.
Do you have to drop the cross member?
clutch rider strikes again , btw was nice weather ,haleluja , stay safe kevin
Good stuff man, I hope this Corona Virus is not affecting business too much.
I hope not I've got him booked for next week
Hi Kevin , what are you using as a brake cleaner ?
Hello
Im from USA. Great video - thank you! There must still be a lot of old Focuses in the UK. Very similar to my North American 2002 Focus wagon Zetec 5-speed. That car needs a front suspension alignment and new tires!
Cheers
Paul (in MA USA)
ps Just curious if the mask was because of Covid or cold?
Hi Paul .., they are pretty much the same engine if not identical..,,, The chap that owns the car is a fairly old dude ..,, he’ll get round to sorting out the extras ..., good spotting tho ...,
The mask is not really for Covid ..,, it’s firstly for the extreme cold during winter ..., otherwise I can’t feel my face and can’t speak after a few mins ...😁..,
But most importantly it’s for protection against any dirt or oil and most of all the old clutch dust ...,, I can’t take any chance to getting exposed on a daily basis. The work is hard and environment quite harsh on the body .... I try and be prepared the best I can .., physically.., mentally as I work by myself and have the right gear... thanks for taking time to leave the comment .., much appreciated and a big hello to you across the pond. 🍀🍀
It took me and my buddy like an hour to wrestle that trans in with a lift and trans jack lol how you make that look so easy
OMG just now realized the sub-frame has to come out?
Do you need a clutch alignment tool?
What’s the make of the anaerobic sealer you are using on the slave cylinder? Cheers
It’s triple QX black sealant.
Cheers mate 👍 got a 2.0 focus with a noisy release bearing after watching your video I’m going to give it a go
Did you sell him some tyres too buddy ?
Hi what gearbox is this please I have an IB5/BC box
Very good job thanks a lot
Appreciate your feedback. Thank you.
i would like video Ford Mondeo MK2 clutch replacement :D
Nice video!
Matěj Krupík 👌🏼 ok🥳
Looking forward to see a clutch change on a Corsa D Petrol Engine soon. :)
Marcel H leave it with me. I’ll get one up soon. 🥳
What brand clutch kit did you used?
Excellent !
j adore ton boulot je suis moi même meccano bravo
Чувак ты крутой!
👍
Андрей Пилот 😊🤙🏽
Whereabouts are you based?? Would you do a clutch on a 1.8 vvti (petrol) corolla verso?
James Nickless no problem we cover quite a big radius.
Send your details over to
07376369067
www.williamsmobileclutch.co.uk
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Soufiane Soufiane Merci bient🤙🏽😊
great job
Does the 2.0 have a bigger gearbox than the 1800
They’re almost identical in both weight and fixings. Only difference is the bell housing is about an inch deeper. ✨✨
@@WMCS different box on 2.0
Dobra robota 🍻👍
Whoaaah, what a destruction! How can that car move with that clutch! And how long has it been that way! It is incredible! I am surprised that it has neither damaged the diaphragma nor the flywheel!! You can use that clutch as a grinder!!
At 6:55 much water came out. Maybe the rain drain was plugged.
Is de sealant for the CSC silicone? Other gearboxes have an o-ring as I see. The purge for this CSC seems easier than newest versions where the tube has to be semi-inserted. In those cases I find it difficult to imagine that all the air came out.
This time it seems that you relied more on the spanners to fasten the gearbox bolts than your M18. Why? Space? You missed the spanners? :-) And this time you fastened them after rasing the gearbox. Other occasions are the contrary.
Last: is it allowed to work on the pavement there? Here it is not, if it is public. Maybe that was not the case.
Thanks a lot! Hope you can still working and waiting for next!
Yes UK allows it, you also do not have to be a licensed mechanic
Where did u get those flooring mats from ?
good work, what is the name of the press brake fitting apparatus you use?
RoadRunner thanks.... this is a homemade apparatus for bleeding the clutch. I’ll call it
Williams clutch bleeding presser.
Nice job
You are my hero.
Bl--dy brilliant job
What's the gunky stuff put on the back of the slave cylinder
That’s called sealant .,, this one is an oil resistant sealant
I’m about to start this project.
I’ve got the Motorcraft TA-16 gasket maker. That’s what the service manual recommends.
Thoughts? I’ve seen recommendations for Loctite 518.
Do you do any work in Manchester mate?
Jubair Ahmed not usually. But if it’s a big enough repair I’ll make the journey ...
👍🏽thé clutches warrior 👍🏽
Perfect
My shop did it for 6 hrs labour, and I bought all my own parts, I think they are still miffed because it took a day and a half. New FW and rear main too!
Parts only $204😁 ARP FW bolts, do not use Ford overpriced bolts. ARP superior and 1/6 the price.
Hello do u have a video for a Chrysler voyager . ..?
MrKingbesh I’ll try and get one up. It may be within 6 months as they are not very common. But I have done a range of them.
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Would this be the same on a 07 2.0L Focus
Pretty much the same.
That video was 53 minutes long, but I wonder how long it actually took considering all the excellent change of camera positions! Could see how to remove every bolt in great light. Now, this is a proper reality show, not like the crap the Mrs watches!
Kev what’s that stuff you squirt on to clean it up!! Looks good stuff!! Enjoying ya videos you can do my clutch when it goes!! lol
Brake cleaner, you can buy in 5l tins to put in your own
Shane Brookes I’ll definitely get your clutch replaced whenever you’re ready.
Just drop us a message.
Nice job🤙🏻
Grandioso
much obliged to you
HOW MUCH TO DO THE SAME ON 20L DIESOL FOCUS O5 IN MILTON KEYNES
Hi Craig.
If you message over you full registration I’ll put a price together for you.
07376369067
www.williamsmobileclutch.co.uk
THE DOGS MATE
How come you don’t speak in your videos mate?
Hi, great videos, what is your background
👍👍👍
Riding the clutch?
17 year old car