V6 clutch

[TonupS2]

I will need a new V6 2.9 clutch assembly which clutch should I buy. When trying to get a price is it simply a sierra V6 clutch. When searching ebay will any others fit? Would a sierra 2WD cosworth clutch fit? Any help gents?

Edited by TonupS2 on Thursday 23 April 09:40

[M3CHA-MONK3Y]

I bought a Sierra clutch kit off Fleabay. I think it said that it was for the V6 but not sure if there's a difference between that and a standard one.
Do check the thrust bearing though! The one I bought was slightly different from my original one. Instead of metal clips, the new one had cheap plastic clips which wouldn't fit.

HTH

[Gerald-TVR]

Got a niggling memory that there is an issue with the correct clutch don’t think its standard. I think there needs to be some machining done to the fly wheel to accept a standard clutch. BUT I could be completely wrong

But YHM

[Barkychoc]

I am pretty sure the sierra V6 and the 4 cylinder clutch are different sizes - but don't know anything beyond that.

I have a 4 cylinder sierra haynes manual and in there it lists 1.3 and 1.6 models as a 7.5 inch clutch, and 1.8 and 2 litre models as a 8.5in clutch.

If someone can lookup what the V6 clutch diameter is it may help clear this up.

[Harry1972M]

I remember reading something about that too Norman - I am certain Adrian Venn (exactlyTVR) stated there had been issues with standard clutches slipping after being in a short while and as you say some machining work up front prevented this - Tonup it may be worth having a chat with him prior to purchase just to make sure.

Graham

[TonupS2]

Thanks guys. I thought this would be an easy one. Chris the Haynes Sierra V6 manual mentions the 2.8 engine (no 2.9 listed) as 9.5" dia. The Haynes Granada manual notes the 1.8l and 2.0l engines as 8.5" and the V6 as 9.5" (I therefore assume the granada V6 2.8 and 2.9l engines had the same clutch?). I don't quite need the clutch yet but I was hoping to take my time waiting for one on ebay. I will talk to Adrian hopefully he will be able to give me some advice. I will post any definitive information I get. Thanks again.

[Gerald-TVR]

Thanks Adrian at least my mind isnt going (or at least not yet)

Just looked at my spare clutch

Pressure Plate carries the following markings:
printed
06 3082 122108
87 GB 7563 AA (part no. i think)
F488A
stamped
TYP MF 242

Driven Plate carries the following markings
87 GB 7550 AB
20.1862179003
F488A
4*17/89 43 (the * is an upside down triangle)

HTH

[TonupS2]

Adrian
Very useful information thank you very much. I take it I look out for a standard Granada V6 clutch.
Norman thank you too. The part nos give me a double check.
Tony

[kenpage]

tony when i did mine the clutch that was in there had only done 40k i wanted to change it so i took it to the motor factors he checked the numbers on it and it came out as a 2.8 capri clutch i have the history for mine and i have not got a bill for a replacement so i assume mine was original ken

[Jed-S]

TonupS2 said:

(I therefore assume the granada V6 2.8 and 2.9l engines had the same clutch?).

The flywheels are different... The 2.9 usually has a MT75 gearbox and the flywheel is deeper (and heavier) than that on a 2.8. My S3 has a 2.8 flywheel and someone commented that that is the easiest way to get a 2.9 engine to fit to a type 9 gearbox.

Therefore, if I was looking for a new clutch I would certainly go for a 2.8 friction plate and probably a complete 2.8 Capri 5spd (ie. type 9) clutch kit. Kenpage's reply also backs this up.

Just my views, the clutch was replaced not many miles before I purchased my car.

Jed

[sighck]

I checked my original clutch kit and it have following numbers (the engine is out)

Pressure plate: 89GB7563AA
Clutch disc: 89GB7550AA
Releaser: 3151803001

Link to 'WebCat 3 - the online catalogue of ZF Trading GmbH'
http://webcat.zf-trading.com/index.asp?SPR=4

[TonupS2]

That's answered that then thanks gents.

[Gerald-TVR]

I've added the part numbers to the alternative parts list