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Getting ready to replace the clutch... what else should I do while I'm down there?
Hi, new to the forums.
Rewritten this a few times, trying not to be long winded. I just found out today that the clutch needs to be replaced on my 2004 R53 JCW Mini. I'm not about to drop $2,300 to have it replaced by Mini as it's not my daily driver so it can stand to sit in my garage for a few weeks/months if necessary. I'm planning on replacing it with the stock Valeo clutch (unless someone can recommend otherwise, but not the OSG.... too expensive): My question is though, while I have the car ripped apart, what else should I be replacing or looking at while I'm there? 2004 R53 JCW (some special edition that has 50th anniversary stickers on it) 104,000 miles Recent work: Valve gasket cover Spark plugs Distributor cap Ignition coils Cam/crankshaft sensors Power steering lines Thanks! |
According to Pelican's website "When doing a clutch job, it's always a good idea to replace the rear end seal on the engine at the same time and also replace the throw-out bearing, flywheel bolts and pilot bearing. You should also replace the clutch release fork and the master/slave cylinders at the same time for added insurance. If you are re-using your flywheel, you should have it re-surfaced so your new clutch seats correctly."
Why are you going with a single mass flywheel? I don't have any first hand experience, but I've heard they're a bit noisy/rough if you bog the engine. I guess you do potentially get better throttle response/accelleration but I'm not sure that it's worth it to me. |
Change supercharger oil
Replace crank sensor O ring |
Crank Seal and when you do the clutch the guide tube and seal on that should be replaced.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-oil-leak.html 11111492244 https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.nor...1812092a9b.jpg Check the guide tube, most likely just replace it so the throw out bearing sides properly. And the seal behind it. :) 23117551719 Guide Tube http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/23117551719/ES42445/ http://c1552172.r72.cf0.rackcdn.com/123358_x600.jpg and Seal 23117518633 http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/23117518633/ We also have the Valeo Single Mass Flywheel Conversion Kit 52151203 Right here: https://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/52151203/ https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.nor...972123cfff.jpg Great info here on Valeo Clutch: https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...utch-disc.html Thanks |
Originally Posted by Racingguy04
(Post 4141642)
According to Pelican's website "When doing a clutch job, it's always a good idea to replace the rear end seal on the engine at the same time and also replace the throw-out bearing, flywheel bolts and pilot bearing. You should also replace the clutch release fork and the master/slave cylinders at the same time for added insurance. If you are re-using your flywheel, you should have it re-surfaced so your new clutch seats correctly."
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