How to Replace a Failed Clutch and Flywheel

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Жыл бұрын

In this video you will learn how to replace a clutch, flywheel, pressure plate, release bearing, rear main seal, and pilot bearing. The release bearing or throwout bearing in this car failed. It was making a lot of noise until you pressed the clutch pedal in, the noise would go away when pressing the clutch. This could also be a pilot bearing issue too. So "while we are in there" we are replacing it all.
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@panzerveps Жыл бұрын

Love how you showed what happens when you tightened the pressure plate all the way on one side.

@codytiddle5220 Жыл бұрын

For some reason I can only focus on his magnificent beard

@HumbleMechanic Жыл бұрын

Cant be mad at that LOL

@yeahitskimmel Жыл бұрын

Big ZZ Top fan lol

@dil6969 Жыл бұрын

15:55 - Any Miata owners out there watching with a rear main seal leak, please listen to his advice here. Miatas have a very similar rear carrier for the rear main that is sealed to the block and oil pan with RTV. I did my clutch and only replaced the leaking rear main seal. Turns out the carrier is also leaking where it seals to the block. My clutch is now contaminated with oil and the car still drips on the ground, albeit less than it did before. Now I'm looking at dropping the trans again and doing everything over. Do it right the first time. Suffice it to say, you made the right choice, Charles.

@mexifinn7830 Жыл бұрын

NA6 owner here thanks you!

@dil6969 Жыл бұрын

@@mexifinn7830 I know there's a write up and video out there to fix this problem on Miatas. Technically the correct way is to drop the oil pan, but it can be done this way as well. Removing the oil pan on 90-05 cars either involves dropping the subframe or pulling the engine.

@Patrick94GSR Жыл бұрын

@@dil6969 I've done it both ways. Dropped the trans on my NB1 to change the clutch, and found the oil pan half moon seal leaking. I did the "force-it" method using clamps to force the carrier into place with a new half moon seal. Nope, still leaked. This past winter I pulled the entire engine and trans out to clean and reseal everything, including resealing the oil pan with new OEM half moon seals, with the engine upside down on a stand. 10000x easier that way, and now I have 100% zero leaks.

@dil6969 Жыл бұрын

@@Patrick94GSR I appreciate your insight. My car's in good shape and isn't my daily anymore, so I'll probably set aside an entire weekend to remove the oil pan and do it the right way. I'm sure someone could pull it off the other way, but considering how old these cars are, I wouldn't be surprised if the oil pan itself is seeping a bit, necessitating its complete removal and resealing along with the carrier. Plus, I really don't want to risk having to do it again.

@Patrick94GSR Жыл бұрын

@@dil6969 if you don’t need to drive the car I highly recommend pulling the drivetrain and taking your time. I spent 3 months working on mine. It was quite satisfying getting it all back together.

@jhuntosgarage Жыл бұрын

Somehow I suspect you are enjoying the simplicity of this car versus the complexity that is Euro cars. Nice work, my man!

@deciplesteve Жыл бұрын

Charles, don't worry about that 3rd starter bolt, I would wager that about 75% of "New Edge" Mustangs with V8s (can't speak to the V6) don't have that 3rd starter bolt anymore.

@HumbleMechanic Жыл бұрын

Hahhaha it didn’t have issues before hand so I prob could have been fine. But I wanted to get it as right as I could for the new owner

@jbomba619 Жыл бұрын

I'm not a tech, a Ford guy, haven't even owned a vdub in years, but I still watched this entire video. love watching your content Keep it up! 👍

@HumbleMechanic Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@OttawaOldFart Жыл бұрын

I mentioned in a previous video that you needed to rent a track for testing. I now realize that is the difference between TV money on car shows (roadkill garage for instance) and KZfaq money. Keep up the good work, I enjoy your channel as much as those high budget TV shows.

@longbow192 Жыл бұрын

Oh, man, that's a pain. I moved back from Germany to Romania last year, and we had to haul some stuff, furniture, spare wheels for my GTI, etc, and the trailer was pretty heavy behind the B8 Passat. The clutch was working fine. It had a small issue, where sometimes the pedal wouldn't come back out all the way, but otherwise it was fine. The heavy trailer may have just accelerated what was already there, and sure enough, in the middle of Austria, it failed completely. I had to drive it clutch-less 100 km to a friend of a friend, who happened to have a 2-post lift outdoors, in his yard. We found the part, got to work at 6 PM, and by noon next day we were back on the road. It was a hassle and a half, but I guess where there's a will...

@laalaa99stl Жыл бұрын

12:13 Thanks for giving me a new idea for a revenue stream: selling my old bent VW valves as Mustang flywheel holding tools! 😁

@stefanburemo9661 11 ай бұрын

I accidentally put the friction disc in the wrong way once. It welded itself to to cluth releas bearing. Took me 8 hours to pry it back off...and a new friction disc. Haha I sure wish you were a BMW diesel guy. You would probably have TONS of great tips!

@whobeeme1 Жыл бұрын

You are the man. I love how you do all the right way. Great job!!

@cardiacdrummer5443 Жыл бұрын

The squeaky bearing reminded me of That Dude in Blues brake booster leak in their hellcat magnum build. If you haven’t checked out that video, it’s simply hilarious. As epic as the car is, one can’t help but be distracted by the constant hilariously squeaky vacuum sound from the brake booster.

@HumbleMechanic Жыл бұрын

😂😂

@misterbulger Жыл бұрын

This is a lot more fun while laying on your back. Mine was missing a starter bolt too. And it was also missing half the bell housing bolts. The bolts it did have were so over-torqued it was ridiculous. Had to use every extension in my toolbox, a flex joint, and borrow my neighbor's air impact to get the top ones loose. Also needed all the extensions to get that starter bolt from the front. While my rear wheels were off the ground I put it in gear and it appears the input shaft has a slight wobble to it. I think the whole transmission is shot. It is pretty noisy and reverse has been going out for a few years now. It was making a chchchchch noise which prompted me to replace the pilot and throw out bearings. While it did improve the sound slightly, it still sounds bad. Next I'll be looking at rebuilding it if I don't just drive it until it grenades. It still shifts perfect in the forward gears and that new McLeod clutch is very nice. I suspect the shaft wobble will kill the throw out bearing again pretty soon and I'll address it later. That could be 50k miles down the road.

@HumbleMechanic Жыл бұрын

the hardest part about doing these jobs on jacks is getting the car high enough to get the transmission out of the way. That and laying in gravel. NO FUN!

@Patrick94GSR Жыл бұрын

@@HumbleMechanic I'm about at the point where I'd rather pull the entire engine and trans together, and separate them on the floor, than to drop the trans by itself from underneath with the car on jack stands. Having done it both ways on my Miata, it was SO MUCH EASIER with the engine out of the car.

@jimyep9971 Жыл бұрын

@@HumbleMechanic last one i did was alot of snow on ground. not fun.

@jamesa6272 8 ай бұрын

This is a great video. You sir have gained my respect (not that it matters) to when you replaced the 3rd starter bolt even though po didn’t put it in. I have all the parts for my clutch job on my 97 mustang and I did learn a lot from this video. I thank you very much !

@xotig Жыл бұрын

I saw this car for sale and pressed the yt video that came with it, ive been watching your videos since. I dont know much about cars so its nice to learn something about cars for once lol.

@MJTbreww Жыл бұрын

Loved your videos with G&G, had watched your videos prior and you’re a wealth of knowledge! I myself am learning and am stuck with my FTO not running properly… (short of whats happening up) learning heaps but stumped!

@patkelly7999 Жыл бұрын

Great job Charles, very well explained💯👌👍😎

@bryannunez4181 Жыл бұрын

31:25 I personally use a 1Gal pump sprayer to put the oil for de transmission, similar to the one you use for DSGs, works magic every time and i save some energy from my fingers lol as always good content, i cant wait to see the final episode from the F&F Jetta.

@AndresMartinez-co3bq Жыл бұрын

Fun times love the video. Just wondering did the throw our bearing have preload. Mine had the after market quadrant and adjuster and it was hard to find any information of how to set it.

@Dan_the_car_man Жыл бұрын

Also ford tech here for the top starter bolt I use my snap on 3/8 electric ratchet with a wobble 10mm socket with a 6in extension. Works perfect

@themachine8009 Жыл бұрын

A big job making it look easy.

@adamhelmers3185 Жыл бұрын

Love to see that us 2v guys still never put that 3rd bolt back on the starter. its a pain in the ass and we just say screw it and leave it off

@deciplesteve Жыл бұрын

Same with the 4Vs.

@lupulflamand5673 Жыл бұрын

Great video! I drove my golf 4 TDI with a toasted clutch for a year. I had it replaced last month and it made a huge difference. It shifts like a new car once again.

@scottday2939 Жыл бұрын

Outstanding once again. Loved the 11/16 comment.

@muznick Жыл бұрын

I remember doing this job on my Mustang, while lying on my back on a gravel driveway. When it came time for my GTI to get a new clutch, I didn't want any part of that nonsense.

@toddmccarter45 Жыл бұрын

18:38 Thats a good Tip!

@michaelkimmey8182 10 ай бұрын

On the starter bolts stack 2 swivel universals and you can hook it around to get them out.

@yeahitskimmel Жыл бұрын

Steve Dulcich on Roadkill Garage taught me the wrench holding trick but it was for a torque converter

@HumbleMechanic Жыл бұрын

It’s a good tip.

@luisirex6263 9 ай бұрын

Nicest mustang I have ever seen❤

@funnypranker34 Жыл бұрын

When I did the clutch on a Honda civic the break in procedure for it was drive it a couple hundred miles minimizing clutch slip when starting and shifting gears. The clutch pedal started out very very light almost to where I can push it with my finger then as the clutch bedded in the pedal felt better and better

@artist.sanctuary.studio.d16 5 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@Dan_the_car_man Жыл бұрын

I always put transmission assembly grease on the seals retaining spring so it doesn’t pop out when installing once true engine heats up the grease will Melt away

@Aleks_Mechanics Жыл бұрын

Notification SQuad Have a nice weekend!🔥🔥🔥

@Jimblefy 11 ай бұрын

Very cool

@JesseHarris-ft6zb Жыл бұрын

I WORK FOR VW AND YOU ARE IN OUR TRAINING VIDEOS!

@HumbleMechanic Жыл бұрын

😎 lol nope that’s a good thing 😂

@MrCupra79 Жыл бұрын

Super Video ❤

@PeaceSTAR253 Жыл бұрын

Man, I remember using those pumps. What a pain. The worst part was I forgot I could fill mine through the shifter.

@ragnarironspear1791 Жыл бұрын

Alway look forward to your videos 👍🏻

@HumbleMechanic Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@Patrick94GSR Жыл бұрын

Count me in for having forgotten the plate between the trans and block on my NB Miata. Had the trans bolted back up, and man it sucked having to drop it back down and remove the clutch and flywheel again.

@andrewholmblad4866 Жыл бұрын

Charles ! Those mustangs are actually prone to having the input shaft bearing cause that sound ! I chased it for years and did multiple clutch parts and TB , pilot ball and new clutch fork !!! Please check input shaft play !!!!

@andrewholmblad4866 Жыл бұрын

Sorry don’t typos , typing while driving

@Maschalismo Жыл бұрын

It would be awesome if you did a podcast with Collector Car Feed

@winstonblair3251 Жыл бұрын

Hi I was wondering. Vw drycluch transmission can I use a regular gear oil. Since there is no valves in the transmission???

@HanifEFIMechanical Жыл бұрын

Good job

@HumbleMechanic Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@droppedpasta Жыл бұрын

Smart to save the clutch alignment tool for the next time you do a… (checks notes) 4.6l Mustang clutch lol

@halodaniel Жыл бұрын

Where can I find it to buy it

@Dave-in-MD Жыл бұрын

Charles, try some Motorcraft Silicone Gasket Remover ZC-30-A. This stuff is amazing. And for sealing, Motorcraft TA-357. Best stuff I have ever found.

@HumbleMechanic Жыл бұрын

Thank you !!!! I’ll check it

@ericcherveny5195 Жыл бұрын

Is there a place to grab a humblemechanic tshirt??

@lunchboxjoeb Жыл бұрын

what is that high pitch beeping?

@ericjudd3137 Жыл бұрын

Didn't notice you tighten the 2 bottom bolts. Just thought you should tighten them before you torture eventing all down. To make make sure you don't get no leaks. Just wounding

@HumbleMechanic Жыл бұрын

Ford didn’t specify either way. Vw has a similar setup. They call out hand tight all, torque the bottoms, then the rest. I thought I mentioned in this video but may not have. I very sure I mention in the vr6 chain video coming soon

@dicknodnfs Жыл бұрын

"Scronch" is a technical term, right? Thanks for this, because it looked like a half-ass backyard job before you.

@HumbleMechanic Жыл бұрын

A rob h is in fact a technical term hah

@reidster87 Жыл бұрын

What the heck is with the 11/16" hex head on the flywheel bolts?! I double checked and the stock bolts are M10x1.0 thread indeed with an 11/16" hex head. Ford must have determined that 17mm was too small in terms of clamping surface, but an 18mm hex head would be too expensive? Or maybe it's a mass thing. Maybe they just wanted to create a tear in the space-time continuum by using an SAE head on a metric fastener?!

@ericjudd3137 Жыл бұрын

Sorry the bolts for the rear main seal the 2 bottom ones

@ianatkinson8464 Жыл бұрын

😎👍

@gplusgplus2286 Жыл бұрын

Secret that no pro mechanic does ever!!! : When you remove the transmission, there may be some plastic bushes on the shifter knob assembly that are only accessible with the trans removed (eg in BMWs). Get all these plastic bushes from the dealer, there may be 4 or 5 parts, they are mega cheap (they all were 12eur for my Audi) and replace them irrespective of their condition! With this your 150k mile shifter will shift and feel like when the car was new...

@victorbaird8220 Жыл бұрын

😊

@curtischung1009 6 ай бұрын

Them new edges are famous for the throw out bearings to shit them selves

@MrBeefsnorkel Жыл бұрын

on god no cap

@HumbleMechanic Жыл бұрын

Facts on fact brahhh

@your-mom_was_here Жыл бұрын

I have faulty relase bearing in my car for 6 years now (ik i still can't belive it works) and i can't be bother to replace it+i don't have tools to do it.Other then anoying sound i don't see a reason why should i do this.

@HumbleMechanic Жыл бұрын

6yrs WOW!!! the only issue id worry about is being stranded. but 6yrs again WOW

@your-mom_was_here Жыл бұрын

@@HumbleMechanic Volswagen Das Auto (It's 93 vw polo,I own it for 20 years and it NEWER left me on the side of the road)

@4777512 Жыл бұрын

plot twist: that wasnt RTV, it was a rubber seal

@ZiadAlanzey-mc4xx Жыл бұрын

Hello, how are you, mechanic? I am from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Can I buy parts for my car and ship them? Thank you

@1slow4vgt Жыл бұрын

For the SN/New Edge owners watching this… 1) if your top starter bolt is in place, a 1/4” ratchet with a long extension(s) fed through from the front of the motor between the manifold and motor Mount is the easiest way. Kind of have to go off of feel as it’s a bit blind to get to it. Take your time. 2) Filling your trans. If you hate those pumps like I do, or don’t have one or forget to get one…remove your fill plug and you can fill the trans from the interior by pouring through where the shifter mounts. Once it starts dribbling through the fill port, you’re good! This applies to the T5, T45, TR3650, and T56. 3) if your driveshaft bolts are extra crusty…heat is your friend. Be sure to use a 12pt! 4) If you own a T5, T45, or T56, do yourself a favor and order a bronze shifter bushing. It replaces that junk plastic cup that sits in the gear selector. The plastic cup degrades with time. The bronze cup holds up better and gives a tighter feel. Grab a short throw shifter too! The stock one has to come out, might as well replace it! 5) lastly, this is the perfect time to inspect and/or replace your clutch quadrant. The stock plastic ones get brittle with age. Pickup a firewall adjuster and aluminum quadrant. Take your time and keep an inventory of all bolts and parts removed. It’s not a particularly difficult job, just a bit time consuming. Having an extra set of hands is absolutely worth it if you’re doing this on jackstands. Be safe and have a couple of beers once you’re done!

@HumbleMechanic Жыл бұрын

Awesome insight

@1slow4vgt Жыл бұрын

@@HumbleMechanic been under a few of these over the years. About to crawl back under mine soon.

@dirkdigler5332 Жыл бұрын

How much are you asking?

@HumbleMechanic Жыл бұрын

I’m going to put it up for 6k

@jaball77 Жыл бұрын

32:49 Is it me or does the car look a lot lower than the last time we saw it?

@HumbleMechanic Жыл бұрын

I put ford racing springs on it. No more monster truck mode haha

@Turbochargedtwelve Жыл бұрын

Clutch break in guidelines always seem to be pretty unrealistic. I haven’t broken in to many but I’m use it feels like it’s pretty well done in like 50 to100 cycles.

@HumbleMechanic Жыл бұрын

Yea unofficially I agree. Lol

@ILOVEBACONBOY2018 Жыл бұрын

Still think the stang is a great looking car.

@HumbleMechanic Жыл бұрын

Wanna buy it? 😂

@lazydadsgarage Жыл бұрын

There's a reason why you only had two starter bolts. Either the starter has been replaced or the clutch and/or trans has. We never put that top bolt back. Never.

@HumbleMechanic Жыл бұрын

The trans was replaced. It had a junkyard transmission

@andycress Жыл бұрын

Grew an inch in mere seconds? More like Not-so-humble Mechanic.

@dennisbryan7522 Жыл бұрын

You still have the mustang. Are you a V8 guy now?

@HumbleMechanic Жыл бұрын

I do. It’s for sale. Haha not a mustang guy

@dennisbryan7522 Жыл бұрын

@@HumbleMechanic I really like your challenge series and stay tuned is building a LS Porsche but that has already been done and you're a super mechanic so I'm thinking you build a coyote swap Porsche for a new challenge series