Mondeo Mk4 Project Gets a New Clutch! (Part #2)

Time to put the gearbox back in the mondeo! Enjoy
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[@CrazyPetez]

James, you’re becoming a very effective how-to instructor. Very well done.

[@teodorgabrielpopa2961]

I broke a clutch just like in the video because you didn't use a degreasing system, adjust the pressure plate. HOW YOU MOUNTED IS WRONG, I DID AS YOU WERE AND I BROKE NEW CLUTCH IT ONLY WORKED FOR 20,000 KM, NOW I NEED A NEW ONE

[@k3vxg]

Absolutely top work sir. Well impressive, you voice over is calm, methodical and contextual. Keep being you when you're chatting away, it's re-assuring to a viewer what you're explaining and why. Maybe a little division into chapters would help those of us not as brave as yourself so we can divide and conquer into weather dependent chunks with the parts / tools / and time you needed / faced during your efforts. There's plenty of us enjoying your thought process ;-)

[@davyarthurs]

Great job! Little tip...Mark each nut/bolt with a bit of tipex when you’ve torqued them up so can easily spot any you may have missed.

[@dundoire194]

Unbelievable work. Credit to you for doing all that work on your driveway.

[@WouterB76]

'Getriebe' means gearbox in German language, so getriebeseite is: gearbox side. ( thanks from a Dutch viewer for another great video!)

[@sidthescenic09]

I learned something new today. thanks

[@cdyjkr]

I was about to comment the same thing, it's written on the clutch disk itself just in a different language.

[@johannesmustermann7819]

@@sidthescenic09 yes it is right, getriebeseite=gearbox side. greatings from germany. ;-)

[@JohnCarlyle]

What a cliffhanger!!! Superb video and channel. Took me an hour to refit my gearbox too, that was after watching another guy on KZbin do it in 60 seconds.

[@wayneleary4204]

Massive .. I thought I was the only one to do radicicolous jobs on the drive ...but you've gone one step further and filmed each step of the way ,,brilliant I doff my cap to you ...well done .. you never failed to let others see your failings and overcome them .. catch you later ..😉

[@ronaldhamblin4615]

Ain't that a good feeling when you get that first bolt in well done to you

[@paddrivers]

Top tip...use the old seal the opposite way to help drive the new seal in.

[@stephenpayne9382]

Just a tip to make the gearbox fit easier. Place a couple lengths of threaded rod into the engine gear box bolt holes and use these to slide the gearbox into position then once you’ve got a couple bolts in then replace the threaded rod with the remaining bolts. Saves a lot of aggro.

[@mark4d148]

James you tease. What a star. All that work on your drive and giving us a lot of information as well, unlike other KZbinrs who cut and skip to end and show nothing. Keep going. Don't stop. Stay safe.

[@Jordan-pw5ze]

Part 2* loving these big job videos makes me wanna get out there and work on my project

[@wadsworth120]

You deserve an awful lot of credit for taking on a very big and complex job. Well done.

[@davidh328]

Good to see you back James 👊🏻

[@ryancunningham2850]

Someone’s been watching Allan do clutch’s on the taxis , this subframe alignment pins 👌🏻

[@PedroMiguel-mk1us]

Just one tip. If you put a bit of grease on the gearbox shaft it's easier to assembly 👍

[@Parknest]

James, I could've done with that scissor lift when I changed the clutch on a 2007 VW Beetle. I ended up borrowing an engine crane form my local garage. Mating the gearbox to the engine was like docking with the ISS. Fortunately, I didn't have a subframe to contend with unlike the MK4 Golf on which the Beetle is based.

[@DerGolf2000]

How much did you tighten the flywheel bolts? 40 Nm? Looks not as enough for me. Try to look that up. I thing they should tighten 40 Nm + 45-50 degrees.

[@katywalker8322]

I had a look online and I think you are right.

[@mrright8794]

Absolutely outstanding. Real life working at home on the driveway in all weathers.

[@robertbeattie9000]

Don’t forget put gearbox fluid in lol.

[@KronoReaper]

Splendid job James, even through the video I could tell it took a heck of a lot of time to get that car back together. Appreciate the content !

[@queufaruk9071]

Best think about his channel is that it for everyone , not your high end cars people having 600hp cars , it normal day to day cars repairs and content - keep up the good work james it getting better each time

[@arniewheeler4673]

ALL WITHOUT A PROPER WORKSHOP, fair play to you, well done, keep up the good work

[@phillipsharpe6459]

Well done that man, you will I'm sure inspire others to have a go fixing there cars , not me i hasten to add I'm a 66 year old with a knackered back, once again well done, look forward to the conclusion, 😁👍

[@krissolshaq4934]

Haha he inspired me to not to touch the clutch on my mondeo 😂

[@munro12345]

Monster of a job to carry out on your drive - and solo whilst filming - mega kudos!!!

[@grahambaglin]

Top notch video, and very thought through. Must be so satisfiying doing it all yourself., very inforfative aswell.

[@chrismorris8662]

James , you do all these big jobs on your drive with jackstands and bricks , imagine what you could do in your own fully equipped garage , big congrats on a job well done

[@tomjohntig]

Great informative video on how to. Please please take your smart watch off when you are crawling about under the car my heart was in my mouth at least three times. Thanks For taking the time to involve us 👍

[@garywright5939]

Great stuff James your calm teaching style is very easy to follow along with 🤞

[@nickmoore2301]

Aaaaaaah the suspence is killing me lol 🤪👍 Since watching your videos I have suddenly become addicted to buying tools and working on my own car, Oil change for my motor next week 😊

[@fsul8536]

The best DIY mechanic channel 👍

[@Krazek403]

Getriebeseite is gearbox site. In deutch. Also in most situation you have inscription to you not to engine

[@sourwords1808]

Too bloody good. Such a pleasure watching do all this work from your drive way, just wow. This definitely is an involved job. Weldone mate.

[@garythomas7911]

Brilliant job fair play. Hat off to you doing all that on your own and on the drive way. 👏 👏 👏 👏.

[@pastytit]

What a positive channel and comments section you should be proud.

[@jasonbooker1865]

Inspiration to myself for wanting to work on my own car, save a lot of money, but gain a lot of knowledge, good on you, keep it going 👌

[@Kofi_Mensahs_BurnerAccount]

I'd work on my car if I had the space. Shame really.

[@lucythemoggy1970]

fair play to you mate for taking that job on! well done!

[@JohnWilliams-qm9zp]

Whoop whoop! Been like a kid at Christmas waiting for this 😂 well done dude, cant wait for the next one. 👍🏻

[@skodakatie7341]

Well done James, that was quite a task, great video, I like the detailed how to explanation!!.

[@stephenwilliams926]

Love the magic hand @ 8:47 used that myself on a few jobs lol. Great video.

[@NarrowboatWill]

Very well explained and put together. It's very satisfying doing it yourself.

[@ErikPetersenDK]

The reason why your slave cylinder failed is due to the center of the DMF has sunk in over the middel, and there for the travel for the slave cylinder was to long and there for is leaking. Great job .. Have a nice easter from Denmark

[@mrt864]

Great video! Kudos to getting it done on the drive. I especially like your gearbox lift tool. Another clutch change channel is "Kevin-Albert Williams". I've nicknamed him "The Clutch Ninja" did to his work gear.

[@paulillingworth1242]

Very well done James and on your own, it looked a hefty job , you explain it so well what your doing 👍🏼

[@Richie65afc]

Really enjoy watching your videos. The quality of your videos and how you present them are superb.

[@Kevmac332]

Well done James 👏✔👍

[@marcs5960]

Great job, so much work involved glad I got the garage to do mine

[@bourbonthebiscuit]

Great job well done 👏👍

[@Witheredgoogie]

One of the medals you deserve is for working on concrete in the middle of winter.

[@anthonyhawkins9239]

That’s a massive job for the driveway 👍, well done, let’s remember we have all shouted at bolts tools cars etc etc 😂 !

[@garethedwards2883]

A big thumbs up to you for changing the clutch on your own in the driveway, not easy at all but a great video.

[@jamesredfern999]

Great video. When refilling the power steering use green green fluid.

[@Simon_Mullan]

I'm doing the gearbox on a polo and I've bought that motorcycle jack/stand as it looks perfect for enough clearance to pull the gearbox out.

[@spencewatts2667]

Loving these mondeo videos James. Look forward to. The. Next one. Good job

[@stevemendham342]

Yet another informative no nonsense video. Great work mate, keep it coming! 👍

[@patrickgajadhar5723]

Since I watch your videos, I am working on my cars. You inspired me, thanks James.

[@derekgb3780]

All done in the true DIY spirit. 👍

[@Nick-yl2fn]

"Always got to take your tool out afterwards" well said Mark, would'nt want to be leaving it in,eh? great video mate.

[@leesgamingcorner]

Simple way to remember in the future (If in doubt flat side out)

[@ianfender8142]

Excellent video

[@simongoddard3939]

Keep the videos coming, loving the work. When are we going to see more on the fiesta and other mondeo for the welding?

[@STORMCLOUDGREY]

Smart move to replace that oil seal while u can. Belts & braces sir. Great job. Well done.

[@michaelmurphy9593]

Well done to get that done on your own great job path on the back 👍👍

[@milosilic1456]

That was a great job and awesome video. Friendly advice: Try not to spray dual mass flywheel with brake cleaner, because brake cleaner can get inside dmf and melt away grease that is inside the dmf. Instead, just spray some break cleaner on a rag and clean dmf with that. Looking forward for the next video.

[@squareheid2640]

I bet you were sore after all your efforts For anybody who has done subframe and gearbox removal on a driveway will appreciate how difficult it is. Top job mate. Loved the bricks I use timber blocks. Improvisation is the key lol .Great channel love the variety . 👍

[@patrickmcgivern9686]

Great job and great video. Amazing how relaxing it is watching someone else do all the hard work !

[@paulmc9314]

Great video james. Getting a gearbox in on your own on your back is one of the worst jobs iv done so far, took me 2 hours in a freezing cold cramped lock up lol when it eventually slotted in I was a happy man. Looking forward to next one dude :)

[@ianjames480]

Great Video James 👍👍 Great to see that much detail...

[@davecurbishley5412]

Really enjoy all your content. If it wasn’t for your videos I wouldn’t have checked out other KZbinrs. Thanks 👍

[@WoodyBoy1992]

Proper mechanic you are James not these prissy mechanics that rent a unit because they dont wanna get their clothes dirty!!!

[@Logicalx]

Haynes manual not recommend greasing up the input shaft of the box at all? As for the installation, I wouldn't worry, ended up taking me over 2 hours to get the box back on my 1.8T. Was a right pain for my first experience.

[@robertsowden3129]

I came across your channel recently and loving it, I'm working my way through your videos slowly, not a mechanic but finding them very interesting to watch. My wife's Mk4 59 plate Mondeo is overheating, any Mondeo experts on here 🤔 keep up the great videos 😁

[@skippyglen6610]

You absolute horror i was looking forward to you firing it up and testing the clutch. I know it will be fine but i have to wait now. Fantastic video all the best my friend.

[@djlosmi]

Wow I was just about to search for this guys videos, as It was weird no video was out yet haha. :D

[@thevarajahregithas1919]

Great job 👏

[@jeremys1019]

Solid effort James. Really good job.

[@beany1987]

Done a rear main seal on a 207 hdi and the donut was to small was a absolute nightmare those seals hate the cold weather fitting those in the winter is hard work they seem to shrink.

[@olarubogdan46]

Can't wait to do this on my focus. Same engine with 300k km on the original factory clutch!

[@aboynamedtom]

I need your help, I am attempting this job next week on my driveway as well, could you please tell me what torque to use at 29:44 as I am not sure what bolts this driveshaft bearing bracket falls under. Thank you!

[@andrewmain3572]

Get yourself some garage floor mats from that motoring store that begins with an H. A lot more comfortable, and warmer, than lying on cold concrete.

[@joemcnally9143]

Great job m8 . I got a mark 4 just before you started posting on this one . Might b doing the clutch over the summer and this will realy help.

[@matthewking5612]

I love....Savage Garage

[@dangunter6534]

Nice work love the break down and honesty about the shit bits look forward to starting her up and new discs 😂

[@markplenty2631]

Very good video!

[@brorjon5583]

Always change the driveshaft bolt just to be sure . Its a strech bolt

[@fordfocusgarage2083]

Very good work, congratulations. Success in your new projects

[@philipnewton7524]

I live this chanell because you show everything how it is you are a great guy to watch and learn from Happy Easter Phil in stoke

[@OrangeGamer87]

Nice vid mate

[@MrSergiopalma]

I bought a complete clutch kit a year ago, waiting for the courage to start this job on the street, studying all the details. My biggest doubt is the need to use a special clutch tool, something that compresses and aligns the automatic adjustment springs on the pressure plate. I built my own tool for this procedure, but now I noticed that James did not need to use any tools of this type. I'm completely messed up !!! Can anyone explain ??? Thank you James for this incredible content.

[@Mudster250]

Really nice job. Really impressive on your own on a drive 👍

[@paullaw5054]

James, surprised that you didn't smarten up the sub frame before re assembling. Nevertheless, great video and hats off to you for tackling that job on a driveway.

[@1996JackDavies]

Informative and professional as ever. Class act mate 👍🏻👍🏻

[@pauldoherty8432]

Brilliant video James, can’t wait to see it pull away

[@ClocktitanGamin]

Great to see you work on the mk4 mondeo James be great to see a power steering flush on this 👍 , have watched all your videos and subscribed too. Keep up the great content 👏

[@putinisgod6814]

There is a special tool for sac clutches. The manufacturers urge to use it. Normally it doesn#t pose a problem but sometimes your clutch will not properly disengage afterwards

[@nitromad1]

I would personally use red thread lock on that bolt for the steering column, only because I had one work loose a few years ago.

[@fatwalletboy2]

Ive wrestled with gearboxes dangled on the end of engine hoists and it can be murder trying to do it and twist it round. I like the idea of using the motorcycle lift using a rachet....thats the way to go.

[@mikedarling-holmes5434]

Great tutorial as usual James-superb !

[@madnadn]

Good job so far, waiting to see it running.

[@davidbristow6311]

Great video again James, bit concerning though that a 57 plate would have such a rusty subframe. Seems these days that fords underside rust protection leaves a lot to be desired. Would it have been worth a bit of wire brushing and painting before putting that lot back in ?

[@davidbates247]

Big job really