2004 Ford Fiesta 1.4 L Clutch Replacement (Sorry not sure why this video has lost it's sound)

[@michaelphillips6878]

Thank you for a brilliant video. It gave me the confidence to change clutch on my sons car today. Lower ball joints were very difficult, - looks like yours had been taken apart before. Instead of removing the 3 hard to get at bolts on the mounting plate, I removed the battery box and undid the 18mm nut. Watch out for the almost hidden battery earth leads.

[@jellobiafra8999]

Found one of them bastard hidden earth leads you were on about today. Little f***er.

[@PETERLBULL1]

Thank you for taking the time to film your work. It has enabled me to replace my son's clutch myself and save loads of money, thanks again.

[@gernotskupin8472]

Dankeschön! Meanwhile its three years ago that I changed the Clutch on my daughter in laws Fiesta. Completely based on your Video. The work took me one week, but it is working fine.

[@jellobiafra8999]

It's like watching a genius at work, poetry in motion. I'm going to attempt to replace my 2006 Fiesta clutch at the weekend, I will probably watch this video another 4 or 5 times before I start and during. Thanks a million Kevin.

[@WMCS]

No probs mate. I’m sure you’ll manage it alright.

[@jellobiafra8999]

Quick question Kevin. Do you need a long reach socket for any of the bolts or are standard sockets good enough?

[@bagofspanners72]

Successfully changed two clutches, thanks to your helpful videos. Thanks for your help 👍

[@jamesreynolds5561]

Did my clutch today wasnt as easy as you made it look but thanks to this video i managed it

[@gerardogle1732]

Thank you Kevin, I successfully changed the clutch in my moms fiesta, 188 000km on the clock and it was slipping for almost 1 year but still going, this video helped alot, thanks again and take care of yourself :)

[@user-cs6us5px1s]

The delight of a decent stretch of good weather! keep safe!

[@jankindl915]

i have this car with this engine, and thanks to you, my job was really easy! Thank you!!!

[@rust2crust372]

Great Camera angles, crystal clear quality. Well done fella.

[@johnnewson5039]

i own this model.great little car, i do all my own work on it. stay safe.

[@alessandrer3616]

The best mechanic in UK ! Thanks for sharing ! Respect man !

[@matthewreynolds6562]

Get your tongue out of his arse. You comment the same thing on every video

[@alessandrer3616]

@@matthewreynolds6562 You are very envious and I feel good.

[@matthewreynolds6562]

Your probably the bloke doing the job and the workmanship is not the best. Starting bolt into their thread with an impact gun is asking for a stripped/Cross thread

[@alessandrer3616]

@@matthewreynolds6562 You are very poorly prepared in all respects. I'm wasting my time inefficiently with you.

[@cairn1763]

What clutch centering tool are you using/would reccomend? And Sachs best for clutch kit or any others you'd recommend? Generally anything major to look out for when doing the work? Impact wrench essential/worth it? Sorry for all the questions. Exceedingly helpful video that will really help me get out of a bind. Massive thanks mate

[@colintx800]

Glad to see you're still working and I hope no people have been giving you a hard time for being outside. Some crazy woman started shouting at me when I was changing the 02 sensor on my car. I coughed and I've never seen someone run so fast lol.

[@jusb1066]

Yes some people seem to think it's about being imprisoned indoors, bloody busybody

[@oscarmontero5724]

Something similar here down. The only way to avoid that is having a dog... They are allowed to go out...

[@nickb5391]

no problem, pictures (videos) show a 1,000 words, thanks for uploading these vids, this one gives me the ideas on how i do my 2006 1.4TDCI Fiesta if i ever need to

[@galerio995]

Hi Kevin, I hope this message finds you well. I've got something for you that is driving me a bit crazy. In jan 22 I bought a mk6 04 Fiesta 1.2 with 37000 certified miles. In the lastest past few weeks I noticed that, when the car is cold and parked for few hours, I struggle to engage any gear (I feel a lot of resistance) but only when the engine is running! In fact, when the engine is off I can select easly all the gears! Anyway, once the car moves and warms up the problem rapidly goes away and the gearbox acts normally (I've got another mk6 1.4 16v Fiesta with 140k miles and I can't notice any difference in behaviour!) in any circumstance (even when driving hard). Clutch feels better than 140k Fiesta and doesn't slip, no vibration, no strange noise. Yesterday I cleaned, greased, adjusted the gearbox cables and evend bled the clutch, but made no difference. Tomorrow I will try an oil change and see what happens and if this doesn't solve the problem I don't know what to do next. Have you got any clues Kevin? What do you think? Ciao dall'Italia!

[@WMCS]

Try the gearbox oil change. If that doesn’t cure it. It might be the thrust bearing

[@galerio995]

@@WMCS I forgot to mention that I checked for leaks and there are none. I made a note on the thrust bearing, I'll keep you posted. Grazie mille!

[@galerio995]

@@WMCS unfortunately the oil change didn't solve the problem. It's getting intermittent though, and I think there is something that doesn't let the clutch to fully engage... a friend of mine suggested rust on the splines of the gearbox input shaft.. guess I'll have to buy a clutch kit and sort this out. Cheers

[@nickb5391]

Quality branded parts, some 'bodge merchants' would use a cheap & nasty one to make more profit & hope for a repeat job 12 months later, well done Kevin you take pride in your work & have satisfied customers who spread the word on your work

[@TomRxtroWav397]

Sadly it does happening my car before. Bought Fiesta 06 with new clutch, turn out garage use "£125" worth of clutch worn out after 2 years (nearly 3rd years).

[@christhackrsy]

Great job had those bottom ball join5 bolts seize in solid and no torx head left that’s fun !

[@kylekaye9147]

Just had the same luckily I always replace them so was able to cut them off and after heating them with the welder to smash out

[@stephenfraser8742]

brill dont know how you manage to film this work but you capture everything needful really well.Thanks Kvin

[@CRAZYRUSTYVW]

Pleaseeee re upload with volume this wasnt easy todo. With out it

[@CyrilleREBOUT]

Thank you very much from France. Great job !!! You have saved my holidays 👍

[@WMCS]

Hi Cyrille. Glad to hear the video came through for you ..,,big hello to France and thanks for taking time to leave a feedback

[@aledmayssd2923]

Hey thank you so much for this video. From this I was able to change the clutch on my 1.3 duratec petrol fiesta. I had my laptop playing this video for reference whilst I was doing it. Near on identical to this 1.4 except for the starter motor being on the other side of the bell housing and the only problem I had was the bolts holding the ball joints in were severely rusted and were nearly impossible to get out so I also had to replace them

[@WMCS]

Excellent. Glad to hear the video came in handy. The main thing is you got it done regardless of the little mishap.

[@simonelson7043]

Great work sir. You make it look easy but it’s not. Especially on your back. Great video, full of detailed shots.

[@felixfragoza3591]

felicitaciones el mejor tutorial de mecanica que he visto felicitaciones , no se escapo nada todo bien gravado y explicado.saludos omar de venezuela

[@WMCS]

Felix ✨✨🍻🍻.,, saludos

[@garfield4322]

Very clear… impressive. Thank you for your time.

[@49cchris]

Thanks for the video did help, as not done ford box b4, only thing would say bit easier 2do is the top gear box mount 3bolts? Just take battrey & tray out, underneath is one nice 18mm bolt, then the pin will drop down... Still headache doing a box!

[@49cchris]

P.s few days later, had to go hospital due to small metal bit fell into my eye causing big problems...

[@rene5257]

je suis en train de tout regarder se que vous faite super boulot quelle courage de enlever des boites de vitesse a la main a vous fait deja une toyota yaris ???

[@turbo3492]

Nice one again Kev,wish you covered my area West Midlands,Daughter's MK1 focus 1.8 Zetec needs a clutch.It's not slipping but makes a screeching noise only when cold,I suspect the spigot bearing.

[@WMCS]

I go further past West Midlands.

[@turbo3492]

I looked on your site Kev,could see no mention of where I live.I've booked a local garage to do the job next week don't know what these guys are like.pot luck now I suppose.

[@ajiths567]

Good job very informative thank you dr, 13 mechanic hit dislikes this video

[@WMCS]

✨😁..,, they can eat some pancakes 🥞.,,

[@fmacdonald3559]

Thank you for the video, going to try this next weekend with my son, I can record my swearing so you have a future sound track :)

[@fmacdonald3559]

So we got the clutch and swapped (thank you) however are there any tips on getting the transmission on as we are find it very hard to align it correctly?

[@pwoitg5761]

if someone actually gave this a thumbs down they should be banned from the internet, great work mate cheers

[@BRM101]

Great work as always fiestas are nice and easy

[@Tinkermatt]

I’m gonna attempt this tomorrow on my wife’s car 😮

[@mohammedabdurrouf8038]

Thanks bro for your clutch replacement demonstrated thanks a lot.

[@markwhitfield5412]

odd at 36 min u put the pinch bolt back on and undone the nut to put it on....as did the socket going the wrong way round...what would a clutch job cost on a fiesta 1.4 TDCi 2005? i just done my front wheel bearing on my fiesta n/s and it didnt have a left handed pinch bolt...never seen a left handed pinch bolt for sale either...That a side, great video, very detailed, and a good heads up for when i need to do my clutch, wont be till the summer, i cant function in this cold weather.

[@WMCS]

Mark what happened was the camera was upside down so I flipped it 180degrees whilst editing hence everything looking in reverse. I’m surprised you clocked that. You’re the first to do so anyways 🍻🍻✨✨✨ For a quotation send details to www.williamsmobileclutch.co.uk

[@markwhitfield5412]

@@WMCS just seemed odd, but a good fix on your part...great videos too.

[@maxautouk]

It might just be me but I thought he video quality is even better than usual? Glad to see your busy during the shutdown bro, keep it up

[@AbhiTek_]

Max Attack It’s probably due to the good weather. More sunlight in the video means better video quality because light is key for cameras. :)

[@bjorsch]

Super Aufnahmen 👍👍 Dankeschön 👍👍

[@rudolphbarthurton]

Thank you for creating the video.

[@federicomodina]

Hi Kevin, a really nice video! I will have to do the same job on my Fiesta 1.5 tdci (2016), which has the same type of gearbox (IB5), albeit a different "bell" (the starter is in the rear). This is because the clutch shakes in first gear when the engine is hot. However, I noticed that in my case there is very little space between the gearbox and the engine subframe (~ 1 inch). I saw that you did not remove the engine subframe and still managed to lower the gearbox. Maybe because that type of engine is smaller and the space is bigger? Thank you very much.

[@oscarmontero5724]

Wow. Another video. Thanks!! I will have breakfast with it tomorrow!

[@rafaelorlandopalacios7802]

hola Kevin. espero estes bien. agradezco mucho tus videos me son de mucha ayuda. Que Dios te vida para seguir ayudando a los demàs. saludos desde Argentina. Rafael.

[@stuartmcrae1647]

Excellent video with good detailing I wish you were my neighbour!

[@WMCS]

Hey Stuart .,, thanks for the encouraging words

[@gerryduggan6821]

Great job Kevin ! 👏brilliant video again mate 💪👌👍

[@almonies]

Maybe you could add close captions with what you are doing?

[@lesleymothapo2138]

Good job brather

[@ianshelley2371]

Quick question. You drained the gearbox oil via the detent plug which most people say you shouldn't do as you can lose gear settings. Do you ever have any issues? I am changing the gearbox oil soon on a Fiesta and your method looks easier than suctioning it though the filler. The work on the clutch and the camera work as well is fantastic. Much respect and thanks.

[@WMCS]

Never had any issues… it’s the only way. But don’t move the gears whilst it’s out.

[@ianshelley2371]

@Alex Ptc Thanks for the the reply. Will be doing this now in the spring and will follow your advice.

[@andrewpaterson1538]

Great video, can you tell me where you have your axle stands place under the car please.

[@WMCS]

I’d put it under the string part of the chassis. Then the secondary one on the designated part of the sill.

[@Toby_the_Glen]

Looks like the old girls needs a wheel alignment? Which brings me nearly into a question. If you find a failed component half way through the job (CV joint, broken spring etc) what then?

[@fredbipbip5006]

Bravo et merci , tu as du mérite tout seul Un peu dangereux pour descendre la boîte 🫡🫡

[@oscarmontero5724]

I can't help watching it now instead of tomorrow. But there is no sound or maybe it is just me? I love the sound of an impact wrench and a ratchet anytime!

[@MatthewJohnReynolds]

Mines the same

[@peterjones035]

Hi Kevin, I’m about to replace the gearbox on my fiesta 1.25 mk6 and was wondering what is the process of bleeding the brake fluid on the concentric bearing, is it the same as bleeding brakes ie clutch pedal to floor, open bleed valve and wait till no flow, close bleed valve, clutch pedal up then down to floor and open bleed valve, then repeat the process 20 times. Thank you for your great videos.

[@WMCS]

Hi Peter. That’s it exactly.

[@peterjones035]

@@WMCS thanks 🙏 mate

[@FFWJing]

So thanks for your very impressed working and Video. Helps So much, THX for that great work and helpful. Never stop 🙈 and no Sound is unintrested but your filiming so near and close great THX for that thousand Times

[@iluvemykids1011]

I have just had my clutch replaced and slave cylinder my clutch pedal only had a small amount of residence so got a new master cylinder but it's still the same I have tried bleeding it reverse manual and pressure bleeding but nothing no bubbles when bleeding but getting no extra pressure in the pedal it drives nicely and goes into gear smoothly so now I'm left wondering what it could be could it be that the slave is faulty from factory or was my clutch hard before because it was slipping and it's ment to be this soft? Any advice please and grate video my husband used this to do the job thanks

[@duanetack8218]

Excellent video. 💯

[@ProudLion500]

I’m 17 done 1 year of my mechanics course do u think I could do this job ? And what tools would I need cuz I have a few but not all ( no power tools )

[@CRAZYRUSTYVW]

Yes

[@stu_jam]

You can do this job with just a socket set, jack and stands

[@kevo3189]

May i ask what you used to clean the flywheel and bell housing please? Great vid by the way. You certainly make it look easy!

[@WMCS]

Brake cleaner.

[@kevo3189]

@@WMCS thank you. Keep up the good work!

[@simonmooring497]

Fantastic thanks you must be one strong 💪 guy lifting that gearbox back up. Cheers

[@windcraker]

great video, too bad for the sound. Where did you get the manual to follow the steps and precautions to takes? thanks

[@WMCS]

Manual😳🤭.., no manual windcracker 😁😃..., thanks for the feedback. Appreciate it.

[@windcraker]

@@WMCS for the torque spec and stuff or you just did it by feeling?

[@dariopetitta7376]

nice video thanks I've only one question: how much oil you replaced in to the clutch box and what kind?

[@stu_jam]

75w90 ford wsd-m2c200-c 2.3 liters

[@rivalrepairs]

Did mine on the weekend. Dont know how you got the gearbox bolts off that easy. I had to drop the whole mount to get acess. Also my driveshaft is leaking now after reassembly. Just waiting on a new seal. Do you ever have issues with leaking driveshaft seals after disturbing them? Thanks for the vids!

[@abdelsalhi7445]

Hello, nice work do you have a tutorial on how to replace transm fluid

[@WMCS]

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[@arilsondebritooliveira1088]

Saudações Albert! Amanhã irei trocar uma dessas, quanto tempo para executar esse serviço aí todo?

[@WMCS]

😎

[@paulwoollock6332]

Great videos, what camera are you using. Thanks

[@brucewhelan9769]

Respect all the way from Canada, Kevin. Dayum. The torque you can apply with a wrench, ha! These are hands down the best clutch repair videos I've found. Do you know if there's much difference between this and a 2011 fiesta?

[@WMCS]

Hey Bruce. Big hello to you across the Pondy.. it’s pretty much exactly the same. I’m sure there’s a few fistas on the channel have a browse and let me know … ps. Torque wrench is my elbow. When it clicks bolt is tight. 😁🍻🍻

[@solexcity5019]

Hi, I blew the box up on my fiesta last night by trying to do a burnout haha was wondering if this video can be used to replace the gearbox?

[@josephturrall2333]

Does the slave cylinder/throwout bearing have constant contact with the pressure plate whether the clutch is up or down? I have a noise at idle coming from the gearbox that is there whether the clutch is up or down and only seems to be there when the engine is warm. Cheers

[@WMCS]

Hi Joseph.,, the most likely cause in my opinion would be the gearbox main shaft bearing .., the slave wound’ to really give any noise as it’s hydraulic. If there’s too much movement on it it leaks and you’ll have a loss of clutch pedal.

[@josephturrall2333]

Cheers for the reply. Would the input shaft bearing still make noise/spin even if the clutch is depressed while stationary? If it is that, will it be alright to drive with for a while? Cheers

[@mrblister8359]

@@josephturrall2333 you will not want to drive the car mate my clutch done exactly that the slave cylinder leaked hydrolic fluid and there is no way to fix this. You cant go anywhere once it happens your car will be stranded needing a pick up truck. mine happened sitting in my private parking without even driving it overnight. jumped in the car and the pedal hit the floor and stayed there.

[@josephturrall2333]

Hello mate, I don't think it's my slave cylinder that is causing the noise. It's not leaking or anything it's just an annoying noise at idle that does change with the clutch up or down. The noise is definitely coming from the gearbox area but can't seem to find what it is. People are saying input shaft bearing but I thought that stops spinning when the clutch is down so I don't know

[@mrblister8359]

@@josephturrall2333 ..i had my master cylinder replaced and when i picked the car up the mechanic i know and trust told me watch out for the clutch. i didnt really notice any noises but i still have the car. I am not going to spend anymore money on it. think i will cut my losses and scap it. if it was summer i might have a go at replacing the clutch but not this time of year i can't be arsed. cars are a money pit

[@doctord8589]

Hi Kevin whats that cap you use to stop clutch fluid ( time at 8.49) Thanks

[@offbeatwarble]

They come with new slave cylinders to keep stuff out during transit/fitting, handy to keep hold of for things like this

[@connectwithme6834]

Nice video, do you know whether or not you can get the input shaft bearing out without dismantling the gearbox? It looks like you might be able to but hard to tell. Cheers

[@patxirios4138]

Hello, I have a question, could you solve it for me? Thanks to your videos I am changing the clutch on a 1.4 Ford Fiesta. tdci of the year 05 the question is the clutch disc the part that comes out where it goes for the flywheel? Thank you

[@WMCS]

The flat part of it on the flywheel

[@josepeixoto3384]

Man,you're the best...

[@oscarmontero5724]

Good video! Was it a bent spanner at 9:00 ? Maybe there is no sound, but the camera made a travelling at 11:00 lol. Thanks for the video. It seems that Ford was very well sold there up. Take care during shutdown! I'm glad to see you are still working!

[@125sm3]

Nice one, hope you keeping busy.

[@ionutbogdaneldulgheru3195]

Please can you tell us what oil you use and how much oil go in the gear box.And the Fiesta 2007 1.4 tdci need dual mass flywheel o without dual mass flywheel...Much appreciate,thank you

[@jimjam1934]

Good job as always, stay safe

[@ricosalditos4570]

Another great job 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@sajadahmad1287]

Pleaae upload video on clutch removal and installation durotorq 1.4 diesal

[@WMCS]

Subscribe and have a browse through the channel

[@dimitrinancy7422]

Parfais comme d'habitude💪🏾.pour les boîtes DSG tu ne remet pas la remise a zéro pour le changement d'huile de boîte?

[@TheSonyjoseph]

Hi Kevin, have u used any background music, which can be muted by KZbin so the entire sound will be muted..

[@WMCS]

I’ve never managed to figure out why. The original video on my laptop has the sound.

[@cleberdesouzadesouza2243]

Querido amigo William como você está tudo bem com você, meu nome é Cleber de souza Brazil rio de janeiro gosto muito do seu vc canal também sou mecânico e pego cada carro com muitos problemas mais vejo que vendo você trabalha parece fácil mais sei que não é.

[@RonsteJones]

Hi I'm hoping you can help me . I've done the clutch on my 2008 fiesta 1.4 petrol zetec . Once I finished and bled up the clutch and filled the box with transmission fluid. I came to check it and ensure its selecting gears etc . I have a good clutch pedal but it's stuck in gear very tight and I've pumped the clutch pedal whilst trying to take it out of gear but it won't budge . Any advise is much appreciated.

[@WMCS]

Bleed the system again maybe there’s air trapped in the line. Otherwise the clutch plate might facing the wrong way ..or wrong clutch kit.

[@wd4246]

Hello.. I have a 2003 Ford Fiesta 1,3L and it's not shifting into 5th and reverse. I've checked the linkages and everything is all right. Clutch is good too. What could be the problem?

[@wd4246]

And thanks in advance 🙌🏼

[@WMCS]

Maybe the gearbox

[@АлександърСтоянов-м2п]

What kind of oil did you put in? GL5 or GL4 ? Also what quantity?

[@WMCS]

MTF 75w90 2.5L

[@lorenzo3cx]

Warrior my bro 💪👍

[@pablorodriguez6947]

Great work!

[@poohbear8012]

The biting point seems quite high on fiesta 2000 can this be a problem with clutch wearing out or something

[@johanreibestein4231]

again a great vid , maybe next time the new tool , gr from the netherlands

[@alipescador2348]

Saludo amigo exelente trabajo lo felicito gracias

[@boyantomovski6613]

I have red somewhere that on iB5 gearbox the plug that you used is not a drain plug and can not be used for draining. Is it really true?

[@WMCS]

You can use it. But make sure gears are in the neutral position and so not move the selector until plug is back in place.

[@boyantomovski6613]

Hope no damage to the transmission is done as it it some sort of a fixator. If you verify it is safe, I might consider an oil change on my Ford Focus 2 1.6 petrol.

[@drelmetbrown]

Great work as usual, like shelling peas Kevin ?

[@garymcquillan6757]

did you have any bother getting the clutch bleed? i have just done a fiesta clutch today and cant get it bleed

[@hasantahsineroglu3501]

weldone mate

[@regsideboard6816]

Hi...how do you check oil level.

[@stanleyvibess]

Hi , can I ask what kind of gearbox oil did you use and how much litres , thanks. Great Job

[@stu_jam]

75w90 2.4l

[@patxirios4138]

What miracle of liquid did you clean? It comes out very easily .. I like your videos ... you will not have any video of bmw e46?

[@WMCS]

It’s brake cleaner.

[@patxirios4138]

Thank you

[@marijanmarijan1073]

greaaaatttt kevin its for mee new star

[@MegaMysticalGamer]

I'm going to be doing this soon, what fluid do I need to topup and the amounts? The video shows two fluids being topped up but I'm not sure what he used or if that's all he topped up. Any help is really appreciated.

[@MegaMysticalGamer]

@Alex Ptc hey pal, appreciate your time typing a response. Just wish It was worth your time. Already done the job, worked perfectly and was able to get help elsewhere. Have a happy new year 🎉

[@gregdelasavoie2105]

Salut super vidéo...tu es le meilleur...par contre il n'y a pas de son

[@cubblerfilm8947]

thanks for sharing

[@jorgemairena2289]

Y con los retenedores internos de flecha como hace?

[@jonyoung6405]

What does the grease on the transmission bolt holes lip do ?