Clutch Replacement

[1peperedmondeo]

Clutch Replacement.

Please could someone tell me if it is usual to change the fly wheel at the same time as the clutch on a 2001 2.4Di.As I have been told the replacement clutch doesn't last as long if you don't change it.

[Nighthawk]

It's a bit of an urban myth tbh.

Early 2000 model transits had quality issues with the DMF, so a revised part was fitted in production and as a service replacement. A new cluch was also introduced to match this flywheel. So some vehicles were faced with replacing both items.

Vehicles with the later flywheel and clutch design can just have the clutch replaced and be ok. But the DMF should be checked for condition and function to prevent a possible failure.

What you might find though, is that the clutch defect has generated excessive heat build up in the DMF and caused a breakdown for the damping system between the 2 masses, or the spacing washer between the 2 has given up and allowed the masses to rub together. (you'll spot that by checking for a silver metallic dust inside the bell housing and stater motor.

[daddy cool]

For people who don't know what a dual mass flywheel is (myself included)
This is copied from a website, may not be exactly like the Transit one, I don't know

The dual-mass flywheel is designed to absorb engine vibrations before they are transmitted to the driveline where they can create gear rattle. This is achieved by splitting the conventional flywheel into two sections: a primary section, which bolts to the crankshaft, and a secondary section, onto which the clutch is bolted.
The primary section of the flywheel contains springs to isolate engine vibrations and a torque-limiting device to prevent engine torque spikes from exceeding engine and transmission component strength. When torque spikes occur, the torque-limiting package allows the primary section of the flywheel to turn independently from the secondary section, saving the driveline and transmission from damage.