The Ninja Mechanic is absolutely experienced since he works like a surgeon! Very nice video!

I did same job as you in under 3 hours. Thanks man, you saved me lots of headache and money. Probably best DIY ”guide” what I watched

Kev you have saved me a lot of time and headache trying to figure it out as my focus 1.6 2005 needs it's clutch swapping. Only difference is my pal is letting me use his shop that has a pit. Great effort showing us how it's done.

@WMCS

3 жыл бұрын

Jon that’s great news. Let us know how you get on. It is a fairly straight forward repair these cars. I love them.

Great work as ever Kevin. And no swearing. Lots when I swapped a dual mass for a single on a seat Altea. Bolts and I don't see eye to eye. All the best.

Wow Kevin, Ive watched so many of your vids now and they are all excellent and informative. I watched this in particular as I may be changing a Focus clutch myself. You are a legend, the only problem is, you are so skilled and make such awesome step by step vids that my mind is telling me I can do this in my lunch hour !!!!!. Maybe I should give myself the whole day. Thank you Kevin, excellent job as ever.

Another great vid, well done Kevin, always a pleasure to watch.

@WMCS

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you John

Morning Kevin,another masterclass,thought i would let you know i got the clutch swapped out in my 2013 swift sport but not quite in the 3 hours it took you!actually it was 3 days but hey who,s counting,I now appreciate your abilities even more but at least its job done so thanks for the initial encouragement to diy and i quite like the impression of a suzuki gearbox left on my chest!!Keep safe

@WMCS

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience. One thing that’s guaranteed is. It’ll be easier next time ..,

@jonowen8479

3 жыл бұрын

R t5 e5

I remember those good old days on my back and gearbox on me chest,we had no gearbox jacks then,miss those days good video

@WMCS

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Patrick.., always nice to hear from someone who’s been there and done it ..,, I find it so much nicer to work on my back than standing up..,

Perfect Work as allways !

What a guy!! How does he remember were all the bolts go ? One of the best deserves a medal working on your back like that unbelievable

@WMCS

3 жыл бұрын

Keith thanks for taking time to leave a review and watching the video..,, appreciate your time.

@Engineer9736

2 жыл бұрын

I guess after doing such job for years it’s like knowing where all the spoons and forks and pans in your kitchen go 😉. If you do this as an amator for one incidental time then you’ll have to document really well where everything goes with pictures and so. And got to research all the torque specs for the bolts, and whether to or not use threadlocker for each bolt. For people who have only one car and need it to get to work or groceries i suppose it’s more effective to just pay a garage (or this channel owner if you live in the UK 😜)

I used this video to change the clutch in a Mazda 2. Excellent video and thanks as it was most helpful since I had never worked on a Ford or Mazda before. All my family’s cars are Peugeot/Citroen.

Tökéletes munka! Perfekt!

Excelente profesional 👍 mis felicitaciones!!! 👏 Nunca en mis años había visto algo así, impecable tu trabajo Kevin 💪

Beau boulot . Tout mes respects !

Thank you so much !!! I've just changed the clutch on my mother in law's Ford Focus. Great job 👏👏👏

@WMCS

11 ай бұрын

🍻🍻🍻🍻

Wow you make this look so easy great work no nonsense talking just crack on 🤙

@WMCS

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking time to leave a review.., much appreciated

Job done, thanks to your video Kevin....For others looking at doing this at home, highly recommend a good battery impact driver, as access to some bolts is diifficult. Allow time to clean underside of engine and gearbox, ideally jet wash before starting on the clutch. Remember to loosen the 3 nuts on each strut top to enable to move the strut around when removing the drive shafts, have spares available in case need replacing...i.e new circlip for LHS drive shaft, drive shaft seals, ball joint boots, new knuckle pinch bolts and nuts. I used SACHS/ZF High Performance grease 4200 080 050 especially made for input shafts......also working under a gazebo and using same rubber floor tiles made it more comfortable to do this work.... I used a small motorcycle mini hydraulic jack with a flat area to support the gearbox, when raising up to the engine, and once in position, used a small ratchet strap to hold gearbox in place, then removed the jack for working room, so could easily jiggle the box without holding the weight until it slid on the engine...don't forget to donate some of the money you have saved via Kevin's paypal account as a thank you...

@WMCS

Жыл бұрын

Glad to know you tackled it and got it done successfully

He is the best ever on here by far, amazing.

Kevin, Great video and repair - thank you! The 2003 Focus with the 2.0L Zetec engine you posted in March had the MTX75 trans (same combo on my US 2002) and the 1.6L engine on this one has the IB5 trans. Interesting that you used basically the same technique to remove both but on the Zetec/MTX75 you loosened the subframe and on this one you didnt seem to need to do that. I did see your response to my comment at that video - thank you very much. Keep up the great work. Cheers Paul (in MA USA) ps I had never seen the type of clutch alignment tool you use before. Interesting!

@WMCS

3 жыл бұрын

Paul it sounds like you know your stuff. I take it you do some home repairs...

@Paul1958R

3 жыл бұрын

@@WMCS Kevin, I have 2 Focuses: 2002 Zetec 5-speed wagon 143K miles, 2005 Duratec 5-speed 4 door 192K miles. I do all my own work but I have not had to replace the clutch (yet) on either. I dp all my own auto and home repairs that I can. I love your YT channel and will subscribe. You do great work - very professional. Cheers Paul (in MA USA)

@WMCS

3 жыл бұрын

Paul1958R you’re a valued subscriber already !... got some good content coming up tomorrow..,, I’m off for a week with family then straight onto a VWT5 transporter...watch out for that one too.., should be interesting to say the least. ..,

Nice one it's a nightmare doing a clutch on the deck you made it look easy your the clutch ninja mate 👌👍👏👊

@WMCS

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support. Really appreciate it.

Another awesome video dude!! Hope your staying busy!

@WMCS

3 жыл бұрын

Ticking over nicely.., thanks a lot for the support. Appreciate it.

Tu es un génie mec

Hi kevin luv the work you do buddy and all of your vids, amazing👌

@WMCS

3 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate the feedback. Thanks

Hi Kevin, great video as always! I've just done a clutch change on a VW EOS 1.4 TSI - took me 2 days due to a rounded off driveshaft bolt..wish I had the strength to effortlessly lift a gearbox whilst laying down...now my spaghetti arms feel like jelly!

@WMCS

3 жыл бұрын

😁🤩🤩good effort.,, glad to hear you managed it ok..,, what happened to the bolt then ..,

@JustAnOrdinarySimmer

3 жыл бұрын

@@WMCS Sorry for late response! who ever previously worked on the car had stripped the bolt head..couldn't use any of my specific socket/screw extractors so had to weld on a bolt with a hex head and it came straight off :)

Big like from Romania !!! 🇷🇴

@WMCS

3 жыл бұрын

✨🎄🍺🍺

Amazing video. Thank you so much! Very detailed

Hello Kevin, thanks for a great video...I have the same job to do on my Mk1 in a couple of weeks. I like that you clean the flywheel and gearbox as part of the job.....and the red grease for the bolt holes......have sorted out most of the tools I need to do the job, including a steel round bar...... I have to work outside too...

@ukaypete

Жыл бұрын

A future, more involved job, I need to replace the clutch (Getrag 265, 5 speed box) on my Chevy V8 Vauxhall Viva GT....funnilly I can't find a you tube video for this job!

This channel needs to called the Clutch ninja

@WMCS

3 жыл бұрын

😁😊😂..,,, the mask is more for protection tho ...,

@D-2-the-no

3 жыл бұрын

@@WMCS no way man youre the shinobi of clutch changes. The mask is to hide your true identity from the dual-mass syndicate 😂

Cok güzel olmuş ellerine sağlık usta

Good work mate, great video 👍

I love those 1.6 Zetec SEs... revy and bullet proof....

@WMCS

3 жыл бұрын

They are. They’re based on the Rally car that Collin McRae won the championship In.

The video is great, but took my Dad 1.5-2 days to do from a home garage - the gear box is cumbersome and needed to be lifted down and then back in using a jack, blocks and a lot of wriggling - certainly not by hand! Thank you!

Bravo kevin

You are a professional

Top quality hammer and steel bar you have there Kevin

@WMCS

3 жыл бұрын

I love that hammer 🔨.., cost me 90squid from Mac tools .,, the bar is a next level. It’s a solid stainless steel one ..,

@user-cs6us5px1s

3 жыл бұрын

@@WMCS I thought it looked like a quality one for sure. heads off to MAC tools catalog

@WMCS

3 жыл бұрын

V4 ************ 32oz anti vibe hammer. Mac tools 🛠

After years finaly i found out how to remove oil from gearbox on this machine . Everybody told me that bolt is dangerous to remove it ... Thanks 🙏

@WMCS

Жыл бұрын

Pop it in neutral and you’re good.

Boo... Great video Kevin as always thanks brvha Regards

Esse sim é profissional 👍

Very good job bro

You are Clutch GOD!

Best Men... Great Job...

BRAVO NICE JOB

que capo que sos!! aunque no entiendas español, quiero que sepas que sos un capo!!!!!

@WMCS

Жыл бұрын

I understood it nice and clear. Thank you for the feedback. Very much appreciated 🍻

Thx i have tomorrow this car voor de clutch

He has that ball-joint pinch bolt removal down to a fine science.

@WMCS

Жыл бұрын

😆🍻😁

Kevin random question my friend... Your 1/2 inch impact is that been the same 1 you have used in all your videos if so its done really well.. Sorry i like tools... :)

Loved watching this but was very envious as when i did mine on the 1.8 zetec engine i had to drop the sub to let the box out

@WMCS

3 жыл бұрын

Was it the full subframe yours or the partial one ..

@lovingitlots

3 жыл бұрын

@@WMCS partial one if i remember correctly, it didn't need lowering a lot, just enough to squeeze the box out, it was a few years ago when i had it. The clutch looked fine when i took it out but it would slip when i really hammered it.

@lovingitlots

3 жыл бұрын

It was a 1999 mk1 focus 1.8 zetec

eazy work 👍🤘

How much fluid did you add and which oil was it? I’m about to put the gearbox back on, doing the exact same job. It’s my first time. Thanks for your help!

👍🏽clutches warrior

Great video. Helped me change my slavecylinder. Why did you put on grease (or what it was) at approx 24:05? Anybody knows why?

7:58 This was what i've been searching for for a long time on KZread... where the other end of the gear lever cables end 👌. My gear lever has a lot of slack, i guess I've got to go look there.

@WMCS

2 жыл бұрын

That’s it. They’re adjustable as well.

Hola amigo me gusta tu video un saludo de madrid,

@WMCS

3 жыл бұрын

Saludo amigos...✨✨😊🤩

You deserve every penny for all that messing about 👍👍

@WMCS

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review. Much appreciated

Thanks

You make this look like it’s easy! I struggled just getting the damn drive shafts off and made a right mess! 😂

@WMCS

3 жыл бұрын

😁🍀

@lukeh7854

3 жыл бұрын

​@@WMCS Hey man, where can I get one of those yellow plugs you used for blocking the slave cylinder fluid line?

@cosyclown4254

3 жыл бұрын

@@lukeh7854 Amazon sell them in pack of 4 mate I try find the link

@PeterPanVery

3 жыл бұрын

@@lukeh7854I took the plug from the ventilation valve. I had it like that for 4 days meanwhile I waited for the new slave cylinder. It worked fine. No fluid leaked out:)

Fantastic video, really good guide. How much oil need to put in gear box, and is their some cheaper one time use tool for clutch alignment??

@WMCS

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Nills. About 2.8L of oil. Draper clutch alignment tool off eBay. About £12

great car video..... where the guy making it dont spend 10 mins talking to the camera....remember doing a 3 door cossie with a t5 on the chest back in the day......impact gun is the way forward.......make up 2 long studs....screw in to the block...this helps line up the box on the splines......cheers......

@WMCS

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking time to leave a comment. Much appreciated

Hi Kevin. You mentioned before in comments you like doing these jobs, but which car do you least look forward to for changing a clutch lol? French? Vauxhall's? jobs which include dropping subframe? Or you like them all 😃?

@WMCS

3 жыл бұрын

I know french cars get a bad wrap.,, but they aren’t that bad..,, subframe ones are normally longer but still not that bad of a deal ..., cars that I don’t do anymore are Audi A4 onwards..,, Mercedes with twin clutch discs are my least favourite

What gear box oil did you use and how much did you put back in may I ask?

Good my friend !!!! Et je 👍👍👍👍

@WMCS

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. 🤩🤩

Those pinch bolts can be a real pita.

@WMCS

3 жыл бұрын

They can be yes. Have to calm with them.

Great video! I’m gonna be doing mine soon but I have a couple questions, How much transmission fluid did you put in? Where did you get the little bung to stop the clutch fluid from going everywhere? Thank you for the video

@WMCS

Жыл бұрын

About 2.2 litres I think. Can’t remember. But any bleed nipple cap would work just as good.

@andrewbirds9618

Жыл бұрын

@@WMCS thanks for the reply mate much appreciated 👍

What is the swivel peace on the end of your gun actually called? Excellent work by the way 👍

@WMCS

3 жыл бұрын

It’s a universal joint by Mac tools.

Muito bom.

super man

I whas thinking of doing this on my own, afther seeing this i dont think it's smart XD a lot of work, i wish you where in the netherlands.

@Engineer9736

2 жыл бұрын

I think the biggest trouble would be that the car is unusable for the time it’s apart. And if you get stuck in the process then you’ll have to get a flatback truck to bring the car and all the parts to a garage to finish it. And personally i don’t really like it to lay underneath a jacked up car for long periods of time… one mistake and that bit of car maintenance can finish off your entire life. Having your head between the pavement and 1400kg of steel is a gross way to go i think. Better to toss 400€ at a garage 😊

Always watch your videos. Seen you bleed the clutch many times Can i ask some advice please? Today ive wanted to change clutch fluid on 2008 honda civic type r as its dirty.. I pressed clutch in 5 or 6 times then held it in with piece of wood When i undo bleed nipple on slave nothin came out, not even a drip.. Tried again couple times, still nothin Then i tried leavin bleed nipple open with clear tube on going into bottle with brake fluid in and pumping the pedal few times, still nothing I took the bleed nipple out to check if it was blocked, no fluid came out the slave when id removed bleed nipple..... And the nipples fine, no blockage..

@WMCS

3 жыл бұрын

Mmmm a bit of a weird one that .., the only thing I can think of is the master cylinder seal is on its way out

@jt6945

3 жыл бұрын

@@WMCS thx, yes the master cylinder is bad, been clickin for a while Common on these cars from what i read Given that the clutch is still opertaing though i would of though that fluid was still push through The fluids gone quite black in the last few months from looking "clean'

Thanks to your video and my already known knowledge managed to do it in 5 hours. Thank you so much for this video. The clutch wouldn't bleed and I had a pressure bleeder but that didn't work. Do you know of any reasons for this. No matter what I did fluid would not come through.

@WMCS

2 жыл бұрын

Faulty clutch master cylinder behind the clutch pedal

@lt-f-focus9243

2 жыл бұрын

@@WMCS I replaced that also as a precaution managed to get it to bleed after removing the bleed nipple from the slave cylinder. Even then it was very minute amounts of fluid. But managed to get it in the end.

Hi Kevin, absolute geninus mate, make it look so easy wish i was mechanically minded, i have a focus mk1 on a y reg 1.6, needs the front control arms/wishbones changing on both sides as they knocking quite loud due to really worn bushing, is it an easy job to change them? Andy from bolton

@WMCS

Жыл бұрын

Fairly easy a few basic tools and a hammer 🔨

Hi Kevin, how long did this one take you in real time? & What would be the book time out of interest

@WMCS

3 жыл бұрын

Book time was 4 hours. Real time 2 hours.

Can you swing torque converters too?

An other great job, who looks like easy for you...how many hours for complete this job?

@WMCS

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Gregos.... thank you .., this was a real nice and easy one. 2 hours .., as if it never happened 😁

@gregdelasavoie2105

3 жыл бұрын

@@WMCS whaou 👍👍👍

👍

What liquid are you spraying on plate and bell housing?

Hi Kevin looks like the gearbox driveshaft seal been leaking a little.do they often get changed or not really

@WMCS

3 жыл бұрын

It was leaking a bit. Things like that I point out so customers take it to their local garage ..,

@peterg3661

3 жыл бұрын

@@WMCS oh ok didnt know if you change it while gearbox was out but cool job keep up the great work

Hi I was just wondering what size are the bolts on the bell housing. Thanks

Silent auto ninja!

Would this work for a Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel MK1 from 2001? thanks and great vid

@WMCS

3 жыл бұрын

Gearbox is identical the difference is in the depth of the bell housing. But you probably won’t even notice it.

@wowcoret

3 жыл бұрын

@@WMCS which good pair of jackstands and jack would you recommend that aren't very expensive?

I see you drain the gearbox oil on the lower bolt. is the gearbox in neutral during that time? Ive read that it can f..ck up the trainsmission if it moves when that bolt is removed. Im a bit afraid to drain with that but I see you use it confidenty all time.

@WMCS

3 жыл бұрын

That’s the only place to drain. There wouldn’t be any damage as it’s not part of any gear system., it’s just a plunger bolt.

5:51 the money shot.

do you change clutch for a living?

po co smarujesz otwory w skrzyni?

Dear Kevin, I have a simple question, you have to drain the oil from the transmission in any case? Thank you.

@WMCS

2 жыл бұрын

Yes that’s correct mate.

Wouldn’t fancy lifting a gearbox in on my back.

Hi Kevin what weight is the hammer you use 24oz or 32oz ?

@WMCS

3 жыл бұрын

It’s a 32oz Anti vibe one piece

3:12 will show my shop, I wasted money on axle nuts my fault, thought I needed them, he proves you do not, and no alignment issues either as my newly installed tie rod ends will stay put and my alignment will be same. It will be done to mine in a week or less. Shop did not say I needed the nuts, I will make sure they drain the newish, EXPENSIVE Ford oil too and re-use it. Ford now says DCT oil can be used in the MTX75, it is easier to find, whilst being $10 cheaper.

@WMCS

Жыл бұрын

Let us know how you get on at the repair shop 🍻🍻🍻

DIY INVENTIONS FOR CARS

Ciao con che prodotto hai lavato il volano, sgrassatore

May I suggest a channel name change to something more “catchy” clutch ninja or something thereabouts? 😊 only joking, love the vids.

@WMCS

3 жыл бұрын

🤩😁..,, all good..,, thanks for the support ..,, really appreciate your input

@denissetruquini7305

3 жыл бұрын

Okey man very good job

@daven8932

3 жыл бұрын

Friction plate ninja 🤣

👍👍👍👍👍🍻

did you have to remove the shift knob? before starting this job ?

@WMCS

3 жыл бұрын

Nearly had me there with the name Scotty Kilmer ..😁.., No shift knob was removed

Which oil filler have you got, the large syringe.

@WMCS

3 жыл бұрын

It’s the 250ml syringe. Large ones are a bit of a pain I found.

Unapregunta donde esta el motor arranque es que en nigun video lo evisto sacar

@DAG0Z

3 жыл бұрын

Esta a la izquierda del motor. Justo en frente del ventilador del radiador

Have you ever broke anything when you been replacing a clutch

@WMCS

3 жыл бұрын

Hey V max.,, it’s something that I don’t let happen as I’m out in the wilderness. .,, plenty of wd40 if it looks old then slowly brake off the rust ., but if it does happen I’ve got about 50kg of mixed sizes nuts and bolts 🔩 on board amongst other sores.

How much gearbox oil did u put in it

@WMCS

3 жыл бұрын

Roughly about 2.5L or until it overflows out of the level plug. ✨✨✨🍺

What fluid did you use to clean the parts?

@WMCS

2 жыл бұрын

Brake cleaner.

Had a new clutch fitted at 1st the clutch pedal bite point was at the bottom now it's gone all the way backup to the top, why

@WMCS

Жыл бұрын

Something isn’t right

@jc2462

Жыл бұрын

@Kevin-Albert Williams apparently the clutch is a Hydraulic clutch Is self adjusting, According to the research

You don't need a torque wrench for retorquing?

@vector198

3 жыл бұрын

Ideally yes but in rhe real world nahh as long as its good and tight 9/10 should be ok

@Engineer9736

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe he has so much experience after all those years that he knows to estimate it quite well. As an amator i would not “just do something”. If you overtighten you may break bolts or strip threads, and if it’s too loose then parts may rattle off while driving.

Hello, how many Nm for flywheel because I must change? 112Nm? Greetings

@WMCS

5 ай бұрын

Better to check the internet 🛜