Have an 03 SVT with 79k miles. I sense a bit of clutch slip in normal driving. Pedal is almost up to the top when engages. How do you decide its time to replace the clutch? And if you aren't into performance driving, who makes an affordable OEM replacement clutch kit? What is the replacement clutch diameter? I see 9" and larger clutches that call for an upgraded pressure plate and/or flywheel. local parts stores are not much help.
Try to pull from a dead stop in 2nd and see how long it takes to roll out. If the clutch disk still has some life left in it, doing this should be easy.
I have a high take up point in my clutch pedal as well and my clutch hasn't a sign of slippage. I do know that some '02s that I've driven had relatively low engagement points on stock clutches.
you will probably need a new flywheel too. i dont think the OEM dual mass flywheel takes too well to resurfacing, and if its the old pre-TSB flywheel, you will have a hard time finding a clutch to fit it.
I think Luk makes OEM replacements. C-F-M.com has lots of clutch kits for sale. have a look there.
Luk Rep Set kit.... $425.00 shipped to my house. Some dealer on Ebay.. Gripforce?? I'm not really all that happy with it. I wish I would have spent the money on the dual-mass delete. My flywheel still makes a lot of rattling noise. No slippage.. but noise from the flywheel.
I got the Ford OEM replacement Luk kit at my local Ford dealer. My clutch started slipping in 3rd and 4th under accelaration. How long do you have? I don't know, but I think the rule of thumb is to start looking now 'cause it won't get any better. The new OEM Luk kit is a good kit, and Randy from Focus Sport once posted on the Jet that thats all they use in their SVT's.
Honestly you are going to want to replace the entire clutch, I find very few mechanics or clutch companies will recommend keeping the pressure plate and just replacing the disc. There is wear on the pressure plate as well, you won't get a very good or reliable engagement by just replacing the disc.
Check around now, but the first time I replaced the stock clutch that failed due to the dual mass flywheel fiasco, the OEM replacement was actually slightly more then just buying a Spec Stage 2 clutch and flywheel kit (i chose to go performance clutch after finding out i wasn't going to save any money by staying with a OEM style replacement).
Once you upgrade the flywheel (OEM or lighter weight aftermarket AL whichever) then the next clutch replacement won't be as bad, but if you still have the stock original dual mass flywheel, you are going to need to get that replaced.
Count on very roughly $600-800 in parts for a full clutch/flywheel kit and roughly the same in labor to have a mechanic put it in.
Also lildudeinacar, the base ZX3 has a very different clutch and flywheel then the SVT, 250k miles is a lot, but a base zx3 driven easily might make that.
Thanks to everyone for your input. The slipping has gotten more noticeable lately. I have one quote at just over $1500 including the flywheel. I don't yet know all the details. Will post when i do.
3 quotes from Lexington Ky trany shops:
Quote 1 $1536
Quote 2 $1346 incl $835 for a LUK kit and $462 lbr
Quote 3 $1200-$1300 no details
Local service shop - $935 for an OEM clutch kit (w/o replacing flywheel) Lbr $360 parts $474
but add $600 for a flywheel!
EBAY best price for LUK kit $400 plus $25 shipping
This complete clutch kit includes:
Brand new genuine LuK Dual Mass Flywheel
Brand new genuine LuK Pressure Plate
Brand new genuine LuK Clutch Disc (9-7/16", 14 spline)
Slave cylinder with Release Bearing
Alignment Tool
Installation Guide
I'm thinking about this kit and $400 to local service shop for installation.
Take off in first feels a little slip but where i notice slip is acceleration in second and third. Thanks for your reply even though i have been living in denial for the last 2-3 months.
I don't want to hyjack the thread but I have a 2003 svt with 64k miles. I have the stock clutch and normal chatter when the clutch isn't engaged. There isn't a recall on my vin number so can I not have the tsb performed on my car?
First of all, this thread seems to be in the wrong section, but oh well, this is where the search sent me.
Second, I've got about 173,000 miles on my original 2004 clutch (I bought the car brand new 8 years ago). It definitely slips if I'm trying to launch hard, but other than that, it works pretty well. I've had the slow leak down the clutch pedal since 40k, but just top off the brake fluid every now and then and it works fine.
In the cold weather, it just started shifting very tough, but let the car warm up a little bit and it's manageable (I think this is actually old grease in the linkages, but maybe not).
It might be time to replace for me anyway, so I came here to see what I'm getting myself into.
Seeing the $1200-1500 range on here was helpful when I go to get quotes.
Unfortunately, my local shop that I trust also charges a higher hourly rate when you bring your own parts and then doesn't guarantee the parts. I'll have to see what parts they would buy, and how much better a deal I could get from CFM or BAT-Inc.
Any words of wisdom from someone who's had their clutch replaced on a high-mileage SVT?
First of all, this thread seems to be in the wrong section, but oh well, this is where the search sent me.
Second, I've got about 173,000 miles on my original 2004 clutch (I bought the car brand new 8 years ago). It definitely slips if I'm trying to launch hard, but other than that, it works pretty well. I've had the slow leak down the clutch pedal since 40k, but just top off the brake fluid every now and then and it works fine.= That could be your slave cylinder.
In the cold weather, it just started shifting very tough, but let the car warm up a little bit and it's manageable (I think this is actually old grease in the linkages, but maybe not). Thats the clutch as there is no adjustment.
It might be time to replace for me anyway, so I came here to see what I'm getting myself into.
Seeing the $1200-1500 range on here was helpful when I go to get quotes.
Unfortunately, my local shop that I trust also charges a higher hourly rate when you bring your own parts and then doesn't guarantee the parts. I'll have to see what parts they would buy, and how much better a deal I could get from CFM or BAT-Inc.Ask them how much for a oem luk replacemet w/ flywheel & throw out bearing & then figure out their labor rate.
Any words of wisdom from someone who's had their clutch replaced on a high-mileage SVT?
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