Classic Mini Restoration : A- series Engine, Clutch (Verto) Removal

[@tobymiddleton6763]

Nice one DB I'm glad you got it off without damage or injury to yourself. Tough job!

[@rolandwesley3720]

instablaster

[@BMCWorkshop]

Loving the puller DB. I might need to borrow it when I'm at that stage :)

[@DBMiniDIY]

No probs mate

[@pauljeffries]

Verto flywheels are great fun to remove aren't they, I'm surprised it came off with that lazer puller as they normally break, I use a minispares puller, its brilliant, I also use my rattle gun on the puller bolt as well, it usually takes me less than 10 seconds to remove a flywheel with that, also, if you do take the flywheel apart to check or replace the clutch then it should be re balanced afterwards, great update though 👍

[@tobyhartley2829]

The suspense...! Nice job with the locking tool :-)

[@DBMiniDIY]

Thanks mate

[@MiniMattTV]

I’ve never done this either, I have read you can take the washer out and put the bolt back in a couple of turns to stop it falling to the floor. Great work as always mate 👌🏻

[@DBMiniDIY]

Cheers mate, yeah that would be the most sensible way, luckily there was no damage caused

[@markpiper8082]

@@DBMiniDIY i wouldnt that as it puts the wrong pressure on the threads and could damage the crank

[@Ampex196]

Exactly the method I learned. Then the assembly can't fly off and cause damage / injury, They always break away from the taper somewhat violently.

[@Ampex196]

@@markpiper8082 Valid point. The bolt certainly certainly needs to be screwed back in more than 2 turns. I wind in as far as it will go then back off 2 turns.

[@jamesbarrie2965]

Nice one, you’re getting through the engine strip pretty sharp. I thought that flywheel was on for keeps lol👍

[@LoneStarMini]

now that looks like something that would happen to me.... a good startle for sure....

[@littlewilly1922]

Hi As the title says, it was to remove the Verto clutch - But, this was removing the flywheel as well as you would do if it was a pre-Verto clutch. I have never done a clutch change on the Verto clutch but assumed that the clutch could be replaced like other cars without removing the flywheel.

[@DBMiniDIY]

There are differences, different arms at the slave cylinder, different bearing and clutch is attached slightly different with bolt formation. The assembly needs a puller to get it off as its on a taper

[@littlewilly1922]

@@DBMiniDIY The reason why I watched your video, is because I thought I was going to have to change a friends clutch and I wanted to be aware of any changes to the procedure with it being a Verto 180mm clutch and hoped it was going to be quicker by not having to remove the flywheel - (as it turned out, the slipping clutch was due to the thrust bearing shaft seized in the cover)

[@minimanshed8910]

New pants for Mr DB lol good job !

[@martyndunkerton3262]

I'm sure this job caused some perspiration. I have to do this on my Cooper rebuild this winter, so thank you for this video to show what a struggle it can be. Is'nt there a recommendation to orintate the flywheel before removing so that the Primary Gear C Ring does'nt drop & jam the flywheel ?

[@piperdoug428]

Ooo-wee that even gave me a jump n i'm 5000mile away, lol.

[@DBMiniDIY]

Lol, it took years off me

[@biddlelove2135]

BANG! And the clutch is gone! Who do you think you are mate? Barry Scott? 😂😂😂👍👍👍🇬🇧

[@DBMiniDIY]

Lol Barry scott never jumped as high as i did😂

[@classic1989mini]

Bloody hell!!! that was tight, jumped out of my skin then ha ha

[@DBMiniDIY]

😂you are not the only one, I was expecting it and still jumped

[@Ampex196]

@@DBMiniDIY If you put the flywheel bolt back in without the keyed washer and pull against the bolt head, it can't fly off. You won't damage the threads in the crank.

[@elwynrowlands9486]

Hello. Wonderful as always. Did you put it into TDC before using the puller? The flywheel puller instructions from MiniSpares refer to TDC as step 1. I'm doing this with the engine still in the car. Who needs knuckle skin?!

[@elwynrowlands9486]

is there a reluctor ring on these flywheel / verto clutch assemblies?

[@user-hp5fz3qs1u]

Hi just wandering my1991mini have just started to crunch when putting in gear . Any ideas ?

[@DBMiniDIY]

If its all gears its likely a problem with the clutch or clutch hydraulics if its only certain gears its likely the gearbox (syncromesh etc)

[@user-hp5fz3qs1u]

@@DBMiniDIY hi it's all the gears I'll have a look at hydraulic. Many thanks

[@DBMiniDIY]

@@user-hp5fz3qs1u that good news then, a lot cheaper and easier fix👍

[@DBMiniDIY]

@@user-hp5fz3qs1u check brake fluid levels in the clutch master cylinder and check for leaks at the master and slave cylinder

[@maksymilianbury134]

Hi. Really good video, but can you show what you suspended your engine on?

[@DBMiniDIY]

Thanks, its on an engine stand, you can see the stand and adapter plate i used in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/faq6qZiaas1mo6s

[@samperegreen7003]

How do I remove the housing I've got a bit stuck! Does the brake master cylinder have to come off? And how does the clutch arm come off?

[@DBMiniDIY]

The slave cylinder will ckme off with the bolts and tbe arm is attached with a pin

[@christinesurguy2364]

Hi just wondering if anybody can help i have a 1989 mini and looking and buying engine for have seen an A series 998 with a 1275 head for sale will it fit and go on my gearbox

[@thedjse]

BANG!!!!!! Hahaha did make m laugh that bud

[@DBMiniDIY]

What you didn't see off camera was me leap about 2ft off the ground😂

[@phillipplant8212]

That's my next job is the socket for flywheel nut 30mm ?

[@DBMiniDIY]

Yes i used a 30mm

[@Thecarislife]

never mind making you jump it made me jump ha ha

[@louisegray238]

I can believe all the car shows that we cant go to because of this virus

[@DBMiniDIY]

I know, especially when the weather is this good

[@robhancock2240]

Think you need a bigger hammer lol

[@DBMiniDIY]

Lol i know