High 5s from an old Fart who commenced bashing cars with hammers in 1966. I have a Vauxhall Insignia (61 plate) which has a bugged clutch (its an industrial term). So......here on KZread, I find your video. Absolute Magic. Sir, you are a Prince upon men. This is exactly how I started out in 1974, with mobile car repairs. This was unheard of at the time, Lithium battery power tools had yet to be invented. Cutting to the chase....you have posted a very informative video for which you can be proud. The protective cover over your customers driveway speaks volumes. Nothing pisses off a customer more than oil soaking into their lovely block paved driveways. I know that you topped up the gearbox oil as a matter of good workshop practice. May you advance in life and make a fortune, you've made an old retired Motor engineer very happy. Good luck and my respects.

@WMCS

4 жыл бұрын

John Sadler always nice to hear of previous experience from back in the day... really glad you took time to share.. it means a lot to hear from someone who’s actually done in a different manner and time. Customer care as you know is something that cannot be taken lightly as it may overshadow your good work if indeed the place is not left as seen. If ever you need a hand with your Vauxhall just send us a message. Kind regards. Kevin-Albert.

@oldgitsknowstuff

4 жыл бұрын

@@WMCS . Thanks for your video ! actually, I dismantle MG Rovers now, but I started 'In the Trade' in 1966. I ran my own repair business from 1971 when mobile car repairs was unheard of. I soon acquired premises though, the places I've repaired cars out in the open. Down farm tracks etc. Love the Battery impact wrench. I would say that your video is a standard to which other video makers should aspire. I'll be looking for future productions. My Respects..

@sinenomine6020

2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding old school member Fred blogs

Thank you for the clear video which was really helpful in replacing the clutch on my 2014 Insignia Elite. Though I bought a mid range electric impact driver I returned it as it was not powerful enough to remove wheel nuts. Instead used 1/2 socket adaptor on a drill to speed up nut removal/replacement after loosening.. Though I have done clutches before, the gearbox removal and refitting is not as easy as you made it look! Also worth being careful of wiring on nearside lower arm as I broke the sensor that moves the lights with the steering. I also put together a printed timeline of actions which made it easier, rather than keep referring to the video. Happy to send to anyone. My friends are amazed at my doing this as I am 72! However I saved £1,000 by doing it myself, and buying SACHS flywheel, clutch and slave cylinder off e-bay.

He's young and fit now..a few years of this work and he'll be knackered..Greatest admiration for doing a job like this on someones drive.!!!

@WMCS

20 сағат бұрын

Not sure I’ll call 47 young. Definitely middle aged and fit 😁🍻🤩

Since watching your videos every single clutch I do at work now I use the red rubber greace best stuff ever

Best mechanic on KZread , fast , Precision , Perfection. You do a Great Job every day! Greetings from Germany

@WMCS

3 жыл бұрын

Greetings to you to ✨🍻🍻

Absolutely amazing to watch. Guy knows his stuff.

You are a very good mechanic with a lot of experience learnt a lot watching this thanks👍

@WMCS

3 жыл бұрын

Thomas thanks for taking time to leave us a review..

And this is why i'll never try this myself!

I am doing my clutch on my Vauxhall combo 1.3cdti I removed the subframe not to bad you learn alot of experience doing it yourself very good video 👍

@WMCS

4 жыл бұрын

The Ghost 62 thanks for your feedback

Exerlent video been waiting for this one thanks

Great tutorial. I might tackle mine soon. Thanks for posting.

@WMCS

4 жыл бұрын

TayouTroy glad the video could be of help. Thanks for the feedback

Great job there bud. Its one thing to change a clutch on the driveway, but filming it as well. Pro job. Thanks for making the video. Cheers.

@WMCS

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. Really appreciate your support of the channel. It usually adds an extra two hours on the job to film. But it’s helping a lot of DIY’ers out there 🍻

@d2cdl

3 жыл бұрын

@@WMCS I've always fixed my own motors, but swapping a clutch on a LandRover or my first Mk1 XR2 is TOTALLY different to changing one in the crowded engine bays of modern vehicles. I wimped out of changing my Mrs Insignia's clutch and flywheel, sorry!!. Take care under those cars mate. Cheers.😎

Top video my man, pay no attention to the 22 dislikes, obviously there garages 😂😂😂

@jasonparkes1024

3 жыл бұрын

yeah jealous garages who say thall do the job and take yourcar to a specialist

Smashed it bro 💪🏻

You're the best mechanic

Fantastic job! Thanks for sharing

@WMCS

4 жыл бұрын

Filipe Castro thanks for the review much appreciated... and the thankyou for visiting the channel

Very informative, well done mate.. thanks.

the pass side drive shaft came out pretty easy on this is it like that normally as i have change mine tommorrow ? inside the inner joint has callapsed the bearings are all over the place

Ur my inspiration. Not easy doin this on the floor.

do you have to change the DMF all the time ? or ? im old school just getting back in to it so i have 0 experience in it

Smash it everytime mate👌I just did DMF and clutch kit on my 09 vectra 1.9cdti and it was abit of a faff all done now though

This video has just saved my BACON, did a clutch and DMF change on a astra 1.6CDTI, the problem was, the car would not turn over, starter motor just clicked all the time, watching this video, i saw him put the starter lead to the battery terminal, his was red, mine is black, i thought it was a earth strap, so i earthed it to the engine. WHAT A TWAT, Anyway thank you Kev great vid Job Done

professional. such a car is not terrible to entrust, a fairy tale, a dream! профессионал. такому машину доверить не страшно, сказка, мечта!

I have just changed mine but my electric brake is stuck on and I can’t go into gears , I changed the everything clutch wise any help would be brill also tried bleeding and no joys

YEA deffo for a mechanic job I can do most stuff like servicing parts drive shafts timing belt etc but this is too involved...

thanks so much for your replay

Thanks very much for a really great video. I appreciate the help it has given me.

احسن وقت امضيه عندما اتابعك

you work very hard kev, how many clutches do you do in a day/week mate??

Thx from Germany.... Great Video!!!

@WMCS

5 жыл бұрын

Martin Madz thank you. Hope you’re cool over in Germany.

@hotgockel2044

4 жыл бұрын

@@WMCS Yes thx, everything is fine. A Question is left. Do i need some special Tools (Sachs special Tools for Clutch/ Flywheel), or do i only need the centering pin tool? Thx u for your answer and great work👍

Great job👍 Is there a big difference when changing the clutch on the Insignia 4x4 2.0T because of the transfer box? Thanks!

@WMCS

4 жыл бұрын

Nebojsa Janosevic very true.... Glad to hear you’ve done one. Any hidden bolts ..?

Do I need to replace rear crankshaft seal or is it ok to leave many thanks

Great work as usual Kevin. That was a useful tip for not having to remove the subframe completely too. Did you ever have one of these flywheels worn so badly that the secondary mass is so far out of alignment with the primary that it covers the flywheel bolts and leaves it impossible to get a socket on? Adds at least another half hour with an angle grinder.!

@WMCS

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. Really appreciate your support of the channel. There’s a few of them in the channel. Where the grinder made an appearance. For both pressure plate and DMF .,,

Good job mate, i done the same one today at work but no way could i get as much room as you, it was manageable but could of done with abit more

@WMCS

4 жыл бұрын

Arron Garner thanks for sharing .... did you manage to get the box out about halfway past the subframe. Glad to hear you got it done tho.... how long did it take you to complete.

Made that look easy....I know its not. Nice work👍

@WMCS

4 жыл бұрын

jayswin2 thanks for the feedback pal.

hi i have a vauxhall insignia 1.8 09 plate, no obvious water leaks, but does keep saying low on fluids,? any suggestions plz.

THANK YOU GOD !! I tried and it works with good tools

Brilliant video!! I'm looking for a little advice. My 2012 insignia Estate has recently started making a very mild kinda smooth grinding/rubbing noise when pressing the clutch pedal to change gear but only between 1st and 3rd and not every time. The noise also seems to come from the driver side not the passenger side where the gear box is. Any ideas what this could be? Some have mentioned the clutch release bearing but said the noise would be heard from the passenger side and not pretty much the driver side wheel. I'll definitely be using this video if I need to open the gear box. Thanks in advance.

@WMCS

3 жыл бұрын

It might be the gearbox syncromesh

@andrewdouglas3409

3 жыл бұрын

@@WMCScheers for the reply. Is that pretty much as big of a job as changing the clutch?

Impressionnant le temps passer

Brilliant video and you are an excellent mechanic. If i was replacing my gearbox on same car as this, would i have to take the whole sub frame off? Or could i get it out with it dropped like you have done in this.

@WMCS

4 жыл бұрын

Drumnastix26 replacing the gearbox you could get away with the subframe still in. But you will have to disconnect the track rod end from the hub and remove the steering column pinch bolt and slacken the other side quite a fair bit. I’ve done it a few times and always managed.

also fan blowing really cold when on hot??

This is purley a memory game !

Congrats from Cars Lab!!!

@WMCS

3 жыл бұрын

A big thank you. I’ve sub to your channel. Really appreciate the support ✨🍻🍻

what did you use to get the flywheel botts slackened

Fantastic to find this, as I have to do the same on my sons car due to vibration in the flywheel. Can you tell me do you have to bleed the clutch or is it self sealing when disconnected? And, does moving the gearbox out of the way give enough room to align the clutch. Many thanks again or posting.

@cristangratzianfarkas9582

4 жыл бұрын

You must bleed the clutch for sure, as well as replacing the clutch bearing is compulsory.

@sara78130

4 жыл бұрын

yssss u need bleed if vabratin its fly wheel not balance

Brilliant video, very clear step by step. Is it lithium grease you use on the csc ?

Bravo bravo bon courage merci beaucoup

Followed this today and all was well... baring I could not for love nor money get the gearbox out through the gap in the archway enough to gain the level of access that is shown in the video. Is there something I may be missing that causes the subframe to drop down more when you rest the gearbox on it? My big worry is that I have a F40, rather than a M32. Am I doomed before I started? :(

@andrewparr2207

Жыл бұрын

Scratch that - all done! :) Did it a while back and all was good. Not sure if its a change in box - or mine was slightly different - but there is not enough clearance to get the box out. Mine is a F40 - and from the side has all the same markings as the video but I had to take off the gearbox selector tower on top of the gearbox to have it move into the space left by lowering the subframe. Great result! There are also a few different bolts - hex - but was no stress.

You are a good example of a great mechanic man!!! Sorry to bother you I know this is not a fresh video but I’m wondering is that the same steps by the 2010 hatch back 1.8 petrol M32 gearbox cause more room? I’m thinking about to change my one. Any video out there similar with my car ? like astra or zafira ?Zoltan

@WMCS

3 жыл бұрын

Petrol one a lot easier ... more room. You may get away with not disturbing the subframe. Otherwise the same pretty much.

cok guzel bi video très bien vidéo merci

@WMCS

4 жыл бұрын

talatos03 cok guzel c’est pas de problem. Merci pour le feedback

That was so tiring to watch😄, but very impressive job man, thank you for the lecture 💪💪💪💪, ill give it a try one day 😬😬😬

Hi Kevin, great video! Will the drive shaft on the driver side can be removed from the Idleshaft? (Or comes as one item) As I can see on the video that you remove the whole thing. Thanks

@WMCS

8 ай бұрын

On other Vauxhall videos I try and show other method of knocking outer shaft from inner joint. So yeh you can separate it.

@vasoaida972

8 ай бұрын

​@WMCS Thanks for the response, asking as I've got one which has been taken down but we can not separate them. We've even heat it up with torch but no luck.

Hi! Nice work! With what torque i have to pull when tightening the clutch bolts?

@WMCS

Жыл бұрын

Please refer to haynes manual for torque settings.

Brawo 👍🏻

Hi mate what is the cap you use for the fluid pipe I will be changing my clutch this weekend and it will be handy

@WMCS

2 жыл бұрын

It’s just a little 🧢

hello do you know the tightening torque of the engine flywheel and the clutch? cordially

Respect!

hi have you plz got a list socket sizes and special tools I will need as got same car and going to give a good my self and is the anything I need when I do plates like line up tools thanks,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

outstanding my fiend how long does it take you to do a job like this ?

Nice work buddy. Is that the M32 gearbox? Similar to the one i did recently

@WMCS

4 жыл бұрын

Zed Man yes it thanks. Thanks.

Hi got an insignia cdti,got vibration under load mainly in 2nd gear how much to replace clutch and is birmingham ok to come to?

@WMCS

4 жыл бұрын

Dixy it sounds like the DMF Yes I cover Birmingham. Please send your vehicle details via www.williamsmobileclutch.co.uk And I’ll get a price together for you. Thanks

I like your professional work may good bless u I really wanna ask you about I just change the clutch and flywheel to my Opel insignia and the first day when taking it from the mechanic I feel the car is slower, not faster speeding like before, and then cut the engine off I wanna turn it on again doesn't want start like I try 4 times and when trying 5 times the car start but I hear like the startup hit on the flywheel and the flywheel it's new I just replace it

@WMCS

Жыл бұрын

Get them to check all the vacuum pipes are correctly in place … Go back and get it checked my best advice

With how many Nm and which angle did you tighten the screws at the flywheel.

@WMCS

4 жыл бұрын

Philipp Danz ... angle of the elbow. Till the shoulder clicks 💫

Glad to see someone like me, axel stands everywhere lol better to be safe than sorry, usually have 3 on eachside :D

@WMCS

3 жыл бұрын

Honestly you can’t skim on safety out here .., sometimes I use up to six axle stands ..., but minimum of 4...

@Megalocade

3 жыл бұрын

@@WMCS agreed, I remember having my car on a set of ramps and they buckled and collapsed with me under the car I saw the car moving as I was working on it, then it came down I thank my lucky stars I was on a creeper or I would of been a goner, I shot halfway across the drive amazing how much power you have when your in that situation, I've never used ramps since.

@WMCS

3 жыл бұрын

Shin Gouki 😮 wow.,, that’s better than winning a lottery making it out from under there.,, was all four wheels up in the air ..,,

@Megalocade

3 жыл бұрын

@@WMCS just the 2 front wheels as I was doing an oil change at the time, it was a mondeo mk1 with a v6 lump in it, to this day I don't know what they went because I was alway religious about getting the wheels centered and square on the ramps, granted they were old ramps from then 70s but 5 ton ramps none the less.

@WMCS

3 жыл бұрын

Shin Gouki to be honest shin I prefer axle stands in my opinion you can set them firmly at at good jacking points. Even using the hydraulic ramps which you will see in the next hour as I’m editing a video..., unless the ground is completely flat I don’t use them ..,, let me know your thoughts when I post it soon.

Great job

@WMCS

4 жыл бұрын

Цветомир Митев 🤙🏽😊

Merci

Great video….. taking my gearbox out next Friday….. 300,000mile m32 for complete bearing rebuild…. 👍

@WMCS

8 ай бұрын

Oufff. Quite a bit of mileage 🍻🍻🍻🍻

Top man

@WMCS

4 жыл бұрын

Dan Marcu thanks for the feedback

@sebastianludwig3800

4 жыл бұрын

Ja woll .werry good

How Price change clutch vauxhall insignia 2.0 160km cdti 2011r

Did you have to pre tension the pressure plate before tightening it down?

@WMCS

Жыл бұрын

Just tighten it down in a figure 8 incrementally

nice work bro

@WMCS

4 жыл бұрын

Ziir Saalim thanks pal.

Looks really similar to the astra 1.7, 1.9 diesel etc 👍

@WMCS

4 жыл бұрын

Scottish Outdoors almost identical. Only difference is the 1.9 you have to release the starter motor bolt.

@bigbill74scots

4 жыл бұрын

@@WMCS Thanks bud👍

What ratchet brand do you use in this video?? 🤔

How much does a job like this cost I have an insignia 2015 great job by the way

Does this.flywheel work on an Alfa 150 2.0 jtdm 125kw with F40 gearbox ? It's the same gearbox thats why i'm asking.

@WMCS

Жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t know for sure. As different cars has different timing point from the flywheel.,even if parts fits like a glove it may not start at all.

Just what I needed.. have no clutch pedal and fluid pissing out the clutch housing area.. assuming there is a hydraulic slave cylinder in there that's gone.

Thank you

Hi can anyone help. 91000 miles cdi 2l. Clutch noisy only at half way point. Drives well, no clutch slip and smooth. Does this sound like a thrust bearing? Hope it not the dmf!

@WMCS

4 жыл бұрын

Peter Bishop sounds like the DMF

@peterbishop4047

4 жыл бұрын

@@WMCS cheers for reply. Sounds expensive!

Would this be the same for 2015 model? Also. I think you've just saved me a lot of time not dropping the whole subframe

@WMCS

Ай бұрын

Same ..🍻

I've had my clutch on my insignia changed and the crankshaft rear main seal since then had the mechanic change it twice keeps leaking presume there not doing the seal properly got any recommendations how to step by step what to do This guy didn't clean the area thoroughly he added non setting gasket sealant too How would you do it what going wrong? Just want my car back no leaks

@WMCS

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Les. Are they using the correct tool to slide it on. Otherwise if it’s done just by hand the seal will flip and will leak every time.

@leslloyd7824

3 жыл бұрын

@@WMCS I had it re done different garage They found there was no sealant on the bottom where it connects to the sump It all good now but cost me in 3 separate jobs 1k just for a seal :(

Help. Looking for some advice of some one that knows. Feel like my local garages are trying to fleece me. I had the RAC out, I have to pump my clutch due to gears not shifting. The mechanic said that there is air getting trapped, hence the clutch pumping, but both gear box and clutch are fine. He believes it may well just need bleeding. However, as soon as I speak to a garage they say, new clutch £600 with out even looking. At my wits end

Hey guys, does anyone know if this steps can be done to replace timing chain whiteout taking the engine completely off on a 1.6 diesel?

@WMCS

Жыл бұрын

The easiest repair you can do on them is a timing belt. 30 mins max

@CameraRestore

Жыл бұрын

@@WMCS Hey Kevin, thanks for your feedback, unfortunately this engine has chain and is on the gearbox side, I've seen lots of people taking off the whole engine in order to do the job. I'm trying to see if there's a way to avoid that, some they kinda make it but so far I've seen it on Mokka's Keep up whit the good work bro!

Super

Hi I my insignia my flywheel rattles can I get away with just changing flywheel and leaving the clutch if it is in okay condition thanks

@WMCS

5 жыл бұрын

Shakat Ali Nooo. It will damage your gearbox

@shakatali9868

5 жыл бұрын

@@WMCS thanks for advice

@MegaPaulmusic

5 жыл бұрын

Kevin Williams hi Kevin , what tool and size is required to remove the flywheel bolts on a 2011 insignia 2.0 d ? Cheers

@John_F86

4 жыл бұрын

@@MegaPaulmusic did you ever find out am doing mine next weekend 🤔

You forgot the Gear Box Oil :)

What tool and size is it to remove the flywheel bolts ? .Thanks

@WMCS

5 жыл бұрын

MegaPaulmusic some models are male torx. Other models are female torx.

@WMCS

5 жыл бұрын

MegaPaulmusic the size would be either or male torx 45-50 or female 16-18mm

Is this the same for the astra j 2.0cdti? Same engine and gearbox?

@WMCS

8 ай бұрын

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How much was the labour charge if I can ask that please...also time-scale..? Reckon on 4 hours possibly. ? Thanks

@WMCS

3 жыл бұрын

Well my personal time is about 3.5hrs .,, Labour charge a bit of a mystery like the Nessy monster

@keterpay2379

3 жыл бұрын

@@WMCS wow really. Just quoted £1400 for flywheel clutch kit fitted

hi mate, where did you jack the car in the center? on the rear mount? thanks

@mikebanda3012

5 жыл бұрын

Oil sump

@pinha9009

5 жыл бұрын

@@mikebanda3012 yeah right, try to lift it by the oil sump and you will find out what is gonna happen ;)

@mikebanda3012

5 жыл бұрын

@@pinha9009 you can lift from the oil sump with a block of wood aclose the sump am doing a clutch on that model today will send you pictures

@pinha9009

4 жыл бұрын

@@mikebanda3012 always learned that is ok to lift the engine or hold it the way that you said but not to support or lift the whole weight of the front of the car that way

Just 40 minutes, easy to change, smart engineering. Haha.

Ok. I'm rarely afraid of getting on back and working on the underside of my car. For the uninitiated its like an aerobics session from the instructor from hell if you're trying to do it in any form of a hurry. By your own. Whilst filming it>!>!>!>!>>!>>?¬!?!??!!??!???? 1 billion percent respect for doing this, that quickly on your own, whilst filming and finishing it before the sun goes down. Wow.

@WMCS

3 жыл бұрын

😁🍻🍻.., it’s not too bad of a job. But you’re right filming at the same time does take a while longer .., Thanks for the feedback really appreciated

Number 1

👍 Ile kosztuje taka przyjemność?

Great video pal, you definitely take pride of your job. I have a Vauxhall insignia 2012 petrol, needs a new clutch, any prices? In hitchin Hertfordshire 👍

@WMCS

3 жыл бұрын

Send your enquiry on www.williamsmobileclutch.co.uk

Hi! After clutch replacement the car would not go in gear with the engine started, if i start the engine while in the first gear with the clutch down the car will move slowly, any idea of what the problem could be?

@paulcarter2907

22 сағат бұрын

well it sounds like clutch drag to me..the friction plates aren't separating enough..[It's like trying to engage gear without depressing the clutch, yeah?] It's not much anyway but needs to be more..

@1895G

19 сағат бұрын

There was a problem with the parts from the factory, even though I chose something good, I don't speak English, I apologize if I don't explain very well, the clutch mannifested like when the clutch disc was mounted wrong (inverted) so I took the gearbox down the next day, but the problem was from the pressure plate it was a construction problem. I just used the old pressure plate and it's all good now.

Hi mate I have a 2015 one I put a sachs kit in it the bitting point in first gear isn’t great anyone seen this?

@Philunited

4 ай бұрын

Drives ok will it be fine

Dunno if this will reach you but I have a 2.0cdti and when I press in the clutch and rev the engine it makes like a valve kind of sound, every time I change gear, when the car is in neutral and rev it it doesn’t make this strange sound, ever heard of that lol, great vid btw

@WMCS

4 ай бұрын

A bit difficult this one. Sometimes it’s a bit hard to give an opinion unless the symptoms are being physically checked over.

How do you remember which bolt goes where?

@WMCS

Жыл бұрын

I make sure I place them along a routined path as I work.

Hi buddy just watch all your vt . It's abit of advice I'm after really . Mines making a rattling sound when I press the clutch is this the thrust bearing or dmf . Any advice is helpful .

@nathan112

3 жыл бұрын

Hello did you ever get the issue sorted i have same in mine and ny mechanic didn't hesitate to state its the release bearing thats at fault not the dmf

@gamekid1708

3 жыл бұрын

@@nathan112 got it all replaced £1150

@nathan112

3 жыл бұрын

Thats good them mate well done I have mine booked in on Tuesday not cheap fix neither 👍

@gamekid1708

3 жыл бұрын

@@nathan112 reliable car realy high mileage regularly serviced

@nathan112

3 жыл бұрын

Yh same here mine is 2012 and 86000 mikes on it I use mine every day for work traveling to London from Portsmouth every day

How much did it cost to change the DMF (part + labor) ?

@WMCS

4 жыл бұрын

GogoZverchishte about £650

@GogoZverchishte

4 жыл бұрын

@@WMCS What did you put in it ? Sachs or Luk ? And in your opinion what is better ?

@WMCS

4 жыл бұрын

GogoZverchishte Sachs is always better for Vauxhall. LUK is not as good as Sachs.

@GogoZverchishte

4 жыл бұрын

@@WMCS Thanks for the reply, keep up the good work.

@niccots

4 жыл бұрын

@@GogoZverchishte GM Sachs 21:59. Greeting from Slovakia.