Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol Clutch Replacement

[@andyb6541]

Thanks for sharing this video Kevin, just changed the clutch on my daughter's Fiat 500 and this helped immensely👍. Certainly saved a lot of extra work compared to other videos where people needlessly remove the bumper, fronts hubs, calipers etc

[@WMCS]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@stevieg7403]

Would you suggest any special tools that would be essential for completing this job

[@dimi911]

Can you remove the gearbox completely from the car following this method, in order to replace the clutch fork?

[@andrew30762]

Great key points to note tutorial without padding it with stuff that people should know before attempting this job. Excellent.

[@justins21482]

holy smokes the idea of prying out the cv axle from the transmission and leaving it connected to the hub assembly is genius, I am about to do this very thing to my 2012 fiat 500 1.4 manual tomorrow and was planning on disassembling the whole damn front end. you may have saved me at least an hour right there. as I came back and finished the video I realized this poor guy is working in shit weather. looks cold and rainy and no garage. I feel this guys pain 100% hahahah

[@dno702]

I have 2 fiats needung clutch assemblies, this video is what i needed . Thank you

[@rmjbn1593]

Thank you so much - gave me the confidence to do my 2004 1.2 Panda's clutch:) Donation sent:) If you're doing it yourself, I'd recommend checking the input shaft for play - the bearing is known to wear out on this gearbox, and could cause it to leak oil into the bellhousing. My clutch was slipping because of oil contamination - rear main seal and input shaft seal were both leaking.

[@WMCS]

Thanks for the feedback and the donation. Very much appreciated.

[@Dave5843-d9m]

The alloy lump in the clutch hydraulic line is a QD coupling. If it separates, you can reconnect without needing to bleed the clutch hydraulics. The gearbox input shaft seal is a common problem. Even when the bearing tests ok for lateral play it’s unlikely to last the (normal) life of a new clutch. Check the old bearing placement on its shaft with a feeler gauge and fit the new bearing to same dimension.

[@adambebenek125]

Really good ! But I have a lot of respect for you because when raining you just work .I also worked with cars when weather was so bad... I wish you a lot of healthy for you. Regards Adam

[@WMCS]

Thank you.

[@evanmitton5007]

Thanks for the video Kevin,we will be doing my 2013 fiat 500 pop this week much appreciated 105 K miles on it original clutch ✌

[@WMCS]

Evan Mitton all the best. It’s a fairly straight forward one this little beauty.

[@patrickdeehan2512]

Kevin your a machine , I've got nothing but admiration for you just get the job done. How much for a clutch change on fiat 500, my daughter has one just for future reference.

[@Cristo_Mario]

amazing job well done. very few will attempt this job outside of a workshop.

[@Dave5843-d9m]

Excellent video and a big help. Thanks. I especially like how you were able to move the gearbox away from the engine but not actually drop it off the car. Would this work on the 6 speed gearbox? My experience with (UK) Fiat Panda clutches is the hydraulic master and slave are often past their best by the time the clutch is worn out. The master cyl sucks air through the seals but cannot be repaired. The easiest solution is to replace the whole system. Both cylinders are supplied with pipes and pre-filled with fluid so it's a plug and play job.

[@WMCS]

David Elliott that’s correct. It’s always best to get it replaced.

[@AkramKotka]

Thanks. It was useful. But at 00:44 you drained the transmission oil? or what?

[@valezan]

È il video che mi serviva. Molto dettagliato e professionale. Grazie.

[@dokterkarel]

I got asked to replace the gearbox on one of these. Is it the same procedure? I mean: you but the gearbox aside, but can it easily drop out of the car from underneath? Because it seems there's not enough space to tilt it.

[@neilhampson2843]

Excellent video ,You can always rely on the weather when your working outside in the UK.

[@WMCS]

Neil Hampson Lol..😆.. Never a dull moment.

[@bernhard4319]

Kevin, what you do is impressing! I have a Fiat 500 1.3L Multijet Diesel. Is the process similar or are there major differences? Since view weeks the car starts shaking when been acelerated, especially in bends. This immediately stops, when the clutch pedal is applied. Due to your experience - does this more likely come from the clutch or the differential? Thanks a lot for your advice! Bernhard

[@WMCS]

It’s the same. But on your one you’ll have to drop that side subframe bar to fully remove the gearbox. Otherwise access might be a bit restricted

[@vinodbhoir7201]

I am hyundai mechanical 2007 retiree 24 year old but Kevin singal work fait clutch replacement good and I am confident I am work car repair in indin car Thanks sir

[@WMCS]

Vinod Bhoir All the best Vinod.

[@bengunn07]

Great video. But how did you loosen the T* holding in the left gearbox mount @0815? No room for a socket?

[@bengunn07]

Ahh, battery tray needs to come out...

[@WMCS]

There’s more other videos on channel on how to fully remove gearbox.

[@leky7487]

good job👍👍how long and much is it to do typically? and are you based in Devon by chance? mine needs doing!

[@rtool]

Well sir, thanks about that. I think I'm confident enough to do my Abarth's Clutch!

[@WMCS]

rtool No worries. It’s exactly the same engine. 💫

[@rtool]

Kevin Williams after 1 month I finally decided to go trough... Quite different procedure for the us version abarth... But your video helped a lot!

[@WMCS]

rtool Thanks for touching base and sharing your feedback.

[@rtool]

@@duke9620 Hi! Well, let me tell you it ain’t easy... manual says you need to remove the subframe in order to be able to get the gearbox out. Because as you have encountered at this point, whenever you try to pull it down you’ll be stuck with the frame... so in order to get it out without removing the subframe I have removed the rad support braces (which I assume you did too) and lowered the engine on the point of junction with the gearbox, then pull the box to release it from the engine and wiggle the gearbox a lot to get it out... its just a matter of patience and working your way out moving the engine up and down and playing with the gearbox in order to get it out. It ain’t easy but it’s possible. Bare in mind that putting it in would be as frustrating as taking it out. Hope this helps!

[@SamuelGNight]

Hi Kevin, do you have a video when you change the clutch on a Fiat Tipo 356 1.6 MJet II station wagon? (2016, 356WXG1B, 55260384) Thank you for your reply.

[@rexvillepark2998]

greetings I have a fiat 500 from 2012, standard 5 changes, he walks a bit and the transmission stalls, what could it be?

[@jamest5149]

Nice one Kevin, you were always good with a hammer and big bar :)

[@WMCS]

Thanks for the feedback James. That’s the real hammer of Thor I’ve got the there.

[@moenoval5308]

Hello Great Job. Do you take out the starter Motor ?

[@WMCS]

No. Just unbolt it

[@jonaki4687]

hank you i already replaced the clutch on my ford ka from 2011 it has the same engine I have to disassemble again because I have a water leak between the clutch and the engine really bad luck

[@glennhorwood9848]

Your a top chap, been there and in the crap weather, getting a bit d for lying on my back in the rain now. But top job brings back memories, where do you operate from?

[@WMCS]

I cover 100 miles from Bedfordshire ✨✨ 🍻

[@gregdelasavoie2105]

Nice clip! But how to remember all bolts and nuts go back?

[@WMCS]

gregos73 Take them out in an order.

[@gregdelasavoie2105]

@@WMCS OK ok thanks

[@VortechBand]

Put the nuts and bolts in numbered bags (by section), and maybe add a note where they are from. So, eg. bag #1: "Wheels" bag #2: "Lower control arm", bag #3: "Transmission mount" etc. Then when you are done, just go in reverse order. This way nothing will be forgotten, and you will not mix up eg. wheel bolts with some other bolt that is almost identical.

[@mepartolacaja]

THE NINJA MECHANIC! CLUTCH CHANGE 25 MINUTES .... I THINK MY MECHANIC IS STEALING ME ...... HAHAHAHAHA GOOD VIDEO, THANKS.

[@alajajin]

Thanks Kevin, quick question though, is it the same part replacement for both (manual and automatic) clutch boxes?

[@timothyblythe1996]

So my friend has a 2013 fiat 500 arabth when she presses the clutch petal in it makes a squealing noise? So I'm curious where to start on trying to get that fixed. Is it the clutch or release bearing?

[@tabithiajones2511]

did they figure it out? my 2013 fiat currently has this problem

[@marijanmarijan1073]

Fiat 500 --this job its werry komplicatet,but for Kevin its The Game

[@fv7765]

Good video and a very helpful. Your 500 is brand new, how come you have to change the clutch? I can remember my old Punto 1.2 16v had clutch last till 120,000 miles.

[@WMCS]

It’s not mine

[@subutay2011]

firstly thanks for sharing. ı want to ask a gustion. why did yo remove clutch slave cylinder. i think you can disconnect fluid line.

[@WMCS]

Why remove the clutch line when you can disconnect the slave .., unless you want to spend a bit more time ...

[@subutay2011]

@@WMCSwhich more time two nut or one clip ?

[@WMCS]

subutay2011 whatever dude 😁...

[@Alikhan78611]

Hello, is the procedure same for 2012 Fiat pop 500 1.4 L?

[@WMCS]

Muhammad Ali yes it’s exactly the same.

[@jonb8241]

Great video.... would this be the same for a 2009 1.4 6speed? Thanks

[@WMCS]

The 1.4 may have a DMF If memory serves me right. But the procedure and layout is still the same.

[@joeduszynski4109]

If the brace for the bumper/crash bar is removed the trans will come right out/drop out of the car correct?

[@Saitanta]

Hi how much play do u have in the fork lever thats pushed by the slave cylinder. My lever moves by hand about an inch after my slave cylinder just died from coming out.

[@stevenraeburn8178]

Ooosh great video - deffo one for the mechanic lol :)

[@Dave5843-d9m]

Great work. You could do with a portable pillar lift. To make access easier.

[@marknicholson4132]

How did you line up the new clutch to the gearbox input shaft, very little room....you missed filming that `secret` bit...:)

[@WMCS]

Hi Mark. Have a browse though the channel. I’ve filmed another one showing the full shebang..

[@marknicholson4132]

@@WMCS thanks. .yeah will do...I assume you used a clutch lining tool..one that clamps the 2 parts together before fitting .?

[@davidyaniz8935]

Buen video amigo. Saludos desde Argentina

[@WMCS]

David Yaniz saludos 🍻

[@משהכהן-י2צ1י]

it is the same engine and transs at fiat panda 1.2 petrol?

[@firotti]

Hello! Where is the fill up pan of the gearbox?

[@calvinmartykleinmcfly6998]

On the Punto it's so simple. Same engine and gear box. This looks pretty tight. Not looking forward to doing mine on the 500.

[@WMCS]

Have a look on channel for recent video uploads. There’s different ways to tackle it.

[@stevenraeburn8178]

You are a legend...simples.

[@gringo1st]

How many hours does it take you thanks

[@WMCS]

This one about 3 hours.

[@ioannispapadimitropoulos204]

Great and informative video but shouldn't you support the engine before removing the two other mounts? All the weight of the engine and gearbox is on just one mount.

[@WMCS]

Ioannis Papadimitropoulos The engine should be supported from the moment you are about to remove the gearbox mount. As seen in the video. Thanks.

[@Dave5843-d9m]

What is your opinion on supporting the engine from above using a support bar from the sides of the engine compartment. I can see it makes for better working space underneath the car. Such as this - www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Engine-support-double-beam-bar-stand-motor-traverse-lifter-gearbox-500kg-UK/223612241169?hash=item3410540511:g:xigAAOSwSJhdY4mq

[@SuperBlue975]

A 2012 500c, I think its a Pop? Doesn't really say anywhere. its a 5 speed & reverse. having a hard time getting a clutch kit at local chain part store any suggestion. Can I still get the fly wheel resurfaced. I hate to have to go to the dealer.

[@WMCS]

The kit is about £70 from euro car parts. No need to resurface the flywheel.., should be good.

[@SuperBlue975]

@@WMCS here in the US I'm only finding a kit at rockauto for $375. Do you have a website I can try or is euro parts the site

[@WMCS]

Willie Cooper email me the chassis number and we’ll take it from there. www.williamsmobileclutch.co.uk

[@SuperBlue975]

Kevin-Albert Williams just submitted the info on you site. But the last 8 digits of the vin# CT134928. Even a dealer says it will be 2months before they can get a kit. Thanks for your help

[@mikal-halesommerdorf1769]

@@SuperBlue975 I just bought a clutch kit with release bearing from Autozone for about $200, went ahead and bought the new pressure plate bolts from them too. I was quoted as needing a new flywheel too. I found the flywheel and the slave cylinder at partsgeek when the dealership said the flywheel was on back order. I have started the process now and hoping to finish pulling the bolts from the tranny today so I can finally rip out the old parts. My son blew the clutch out, for the second time now, and so he gave the car to me. This video has been paused and played, rewinded and played, and so far it is working. I did manage to pull the axle out just like the video showed, but it had a lot less give on mine, not sure if that is something to do with the US specs for it or not. Maybe I just didn't know fully how to maneuver it too. I found all my parts for about $500 and the shop quoted over $2,000 for repairs so I figured I would try it on my own. Best of luck to you.

[@i4555]

Great video with no non sense. Did you replace the clutch fork too or reuse

[@E69apeTheMatrix420]

Can you drop the box out without taking bumper and that support arm out?

[@WMCS]

Not completely. It’s quite easy to get that one side arm out. Remove the fog lamp panel to access the bolts.

[@Toby_the_Glen]

20:58 that lower arm bush looks a bit floppy?

[@WMCS]

Toby the Glen they are on these. Some sort of poly bush...

[@MultifunctionKaTech]

Thanks for sharing. Like always, excellent work.

[@castrolgtx5064]

Leave the bracket that holds the gear linkages on just remove the two R clips and the cables will just slide out much faster👍 just a little tip for you not a criticism I used to work in a Fiat dealership

[@WMCS]

Springer spaniel definitely appreciate any input ... I’ve got a Fiat 500L this week. It’ll be my first time tackling one .. gonna be making a video of it. So any tips would be much appreciated... So where do you work since you’ve left the dealership... Left Land Rover as a level 3 tech for doing this ... been doing it solid for 6 years now ...

[@castrolgtx5064]

Kevin-Albert Williams I left the motor trade 23 years ago but I still keep my hand in🤚 that Punto your working on there amazing they haven’t changed a whole lot over the years... they replaced the gear linkages with cables that’s the only real change apart from other obvious things. The fiat punto was only on the market about a year when I left it came out in 1994 I done a few clutches on warranty no surprise there from fiat.. one of the mechanics timed me taking the gearbox out of a punto I done it in 19 minutes flat not blowing my hole don’t get me wrong 👍 We never took out the drive shafts we used to just cut the clip on the inner drive boot break the bottom ball joint and spin the shaft around out of the way and also the track rod end take that off too you had no resistance then.! Your videos are very helpful and I’m really enjoying watching them thanks for taking the time to make them. Eric across the pond Ireland 🇮🇪

[@WMCS]

Springer spaniel ... Hey Eric that’s quite cool. Love hearing how things got done from back then. 19 mins now that’s a record ... Thanks a lot for sharing and any advice from what I’m posting is always welcome. Thanks ..

[@VortechBand]

Luckily the weather wasn't too bad :D

[@chevcaruana]

where is the location of oil filler ?

[@WMCS]

Have a little look in the engine bay. It’s definitely there I can’t remember

[@johnmorton5498]

Is there a reason why you left the battery and tray in?

[@WMCS]

In my opinion the less I remove the less I have to put back on. . But it might be easier for someone else to remove it. Just another way of doing it I suppose.

[@johnmorton5498]

@@WMCS I took it out on today's clutch job on the MK2 KA (fiat 500), had a panic attack when the mileage started flashing thinking it'll need a proxy alignment bit it sorted it self out luckily. I really need to invest in a obd battery saver.

[@erick_biersack]

¡You are the boss!

[@WMCS]

Erick Biersack thanks for the feedback pal.

[@pintiliemarian9058]

Is this the manual transmission or the semiautomatic one?

[@WMCS]

Pintilie Marian it’s the full manual.

[@pintiliemarian9058]

@@WMCS Thx

[@turboe99]

Is there enough clearance to remove the whole transmission this way?

[@WMCS]

TurBoe not enough clearance. But it’s not bad getting that side crossbar our completely. There’s 3 x10mm bolts behind the fog light.

[@turboe99]

@@WMCS did you resurface the flywheel?

[@WMCS]

TurBoe no there’s no need for it. Just a good clean...

[@georgesvgg7456]

@@WMCS do i have to remove the whole front bumper, to access these bolts ?

[@WMCS]

georges vgg no front bumper was removed. It’s a seen in the video.

[@alvaro19421]

how much ours did you spend on it?

[@WMCS]

About 3 hours.

[@cangungor090]

Is it necessary to drain transmission oil?

[@WMCS]

Yes it is.

[@idjservices5125]

Where do you refill the transmission? I have mine dropped.

[@leguerrierdunord2823]

beau travaille en plus par terre

[@WMCS]

you adel merci bien pour la revue... et pour visiter le video

[@bartrabiej]

Does anybody knows whats the part he unhooked at 6:42 ? my one just broke and i lost pressure in clutch pedal. i can see it leaking slightly.

[@PatricioGarcia1973]

Clutch slave cylinder

[@robwilliams1746]

If your not taking gearbox out should be enough slack in cables without removing them

[@WMCS]

Very risky tho as it might damage the retainers in the process. Wouldn’t you agree

[@timeonakitchencounter7439]

Yes thank you 100%

[@thierrybarrier9973]

Hi Kevin, have you been a gynaecologist in another life ? 🤣

[@WMCS]

Only in my past life .., so I came back as a mechanic in back to the future ..

[@walleyman9915]

Best !!!

[@MyJon64]

It this the same on the 'fiat 500 twin air' with the duel mass clutch?

[@WMCS]

This one is a single mass flywheel.. just the standard.

[@MyJon64]

Managed to do my clutch on my 2012 Twinair fiat 500 last weekend thanks to your video. The most difficult part was 3rd bolt on the starter motor and the nut on the gearbox location pin next to the bulkhead!

[@WMCS]

MyJon64 Glad to hear you got through it Jon. Very true that 13mm bolt for the starter is very tricky unless you have an array of tools. Thanks for your positive feedback. Kev.

[@MultifunctionKaTech]

Not even the rain can stop you...

[@kevinbailey7758]

Great video , you need an apprentice 😂

[@WMCS]

Where about’s are you based.

[@DaveCM]

Thanks! I think I can do that!

[@WMCS]

David Mansfield it’s definitely a straight forward little repair

[@tomupchurch4911]

Fix It Again Tony... these cars are s*** like a Bic lighter. Throw it away and get another one

[@cgavin1]

Mate you can get a clean one with