Ford Connect Clutch/Revving issues

[paul2012]

Sounds like clutch slipping.

If they have replaced complete clutch including CSC. Di they bleed it properly

[Jimsky]

Hi all,

He didnt replace the Solid plate as he said there was no signs of wear/damage to it?? He is pretty adamant as of this morning that he doesnt think it is that ( even even showed me a Knackered one), but is willing to replace under warranty?? but he cant do for week or so
as of everything else new Slave, New Master, New Pipe to and from!!!

I ask, would re-mapping have any benefits?? also removing the limiter set on the van at 70mph

I did ask Transitparts (ebay) about the solid plate and he said you only replace if damage had been caused by the starter motor



Many Thanks Jim

[Jimsky]

mine started doing the same after a remap put a new clutch in from cg motorsport mine had done 172000 when the old clutch was off it looked fine centre plate looked like it hadn't worn at all

Phil do you mean yours needed the solid plate?? and or the re-map made it worse
Jim

[phil drew]

no mate didn't touch flywheel but centre plate looked fine pressure plate looked fine but slipped wen u put your foot down wiv a load on never did before remap fine now wiv new clutch in replaced slave cylinder got a paddle clutch and a pressure plate wiv grooves cut in it wot make clutch did garage fit do you know might have been a cheepy from china better wiv luk or another well known brand I used to do a lot of them years ago cheep ones aint worth your reputation or half a carrot

[Jimsky]

Hi

He told me he used a brand that make them for fords??? But the Cylinder he replaced was with a LUK
Its just doing my head in now!!! Got to try and book remap to remove limiter and hope that fixes it?? if it doesnt he said he would completely replace clutch FOC

[gt_addict]

The cylinder was Luk but was the rest of the clutch. Personally I've only used and will only use Luk or Sachs (Valeo) clutch parts. For what it costs in price it is better economy to spend that little extra than to have to pay to get it replaced (that's if the garage you use want to be d!cks about it).

[Jimsky]

It was a Borg & Beck Clutch!!!

[Boghopper]

Jimsky, it boils down to a simple equation. Assuming the parts have been installed correctly. They are either not up to the job, i.e. cheap pattern shite, or there is something still worn and it is not creating the pressure needed to stop the friction plate slipping.

Got to try and book remap to remove limiter and hope that fixes it??

I'd wager removing the limiter with a re-map will make your clutch slip more.

[phil drew]

I put 2 brand new borg and beck brake drums on the back of my connect the other week one of them was buckled I had to get it changed I don't think they are what they used to be probably made under license in china I bet that's your problem

[Boghopper]

Just to clarify, what is everyone saying is decent quality clutches for the Connect? Does anyone know who manufactures the factory fitted clutches that Ford use, is it those LUK ones?

[gt_addict]

Ford use Valeo I think. That's what was on the old clutch that came out when it was knackered.

[Jimsky]

Maybe i'll skip the re-map until he has changed the clutch?? I haven't booked it in yet with fords??

Thanks guys for you input it is appreciated

Jim

[jansu83]

Does anyone know who manufactures the factory fitted clutches that Ford use, is it those LUK ones?

They are Valeo's clutches, here are a few pics from different years. All have Ford original stamps as well.

http://www.bildelsbasen.se/se-sv/Ford/F ... mell/Alla/

I guess Luk clutches are actually Valeo clutches, but I'm not 100% sure.

[g-man]

best to get an uprated clutch if remapping,save a lot of cursing

[Jimsky]

best to get an uprated clutch if remapping,save a lot of cursing

Where can you get those and whats the difference??