Drivetrain Getting ready to replace the clutch... what else should I do while I'm down there?
#1
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!
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!
#2
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.
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.
#4
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
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/
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/
Great info here on Valeo Clutch:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...utch-disc.html
Thanks
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-oil-leak.html 11111492244
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/
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/
Great info here on Valeo Clutch:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...utch-disc.html
Thanks
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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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