2.9, which clutch

[Ralph S3]

Hi All,

My engine core plug problem has turned into an engine out job. Since the engine and gearbox will be out of the car I plan to change all the seals and gaskets along with the clutch. I have done a lot of research online but I'm struggling to identify which clutch kit I need to buy. It seems likely that my S3 has a 2.9 flywheel married to a Type 9 gearbox normally found on the 2.8. There is also a suggestion that the cover plate of a standard Sierra clutch will need machining. Has anyone managed to source the correct clutch kit? Or shall I just replace the clutch friction plate if the cover plate looks OK?

Ralph

[phillpot]

From the alternative parts list:

Cover plate 89GB7563AA

Friction Disc 89GB7550AA.... I presume these are Ford part numbers, a good motor factor may be able to cross reference them?


From memory I thought both parts were Capri 2.8?


Don't recall any comments about having cover plates machined/modified to fit, that's providing you get the right one to start with

[glenrobbo]

As I understand it, if the 2.9 clutch is used, sometimes the FLYWHEEL inside face requires machining to clear the boss of the friction plate. You should have no problems with the 2.8 Capri clutch.

Adrian Venn ( Adrian@ ) is very knowledgable & has posted on here on this matter.

[Ceejay73]

Ralph S3 said:

Hi All,

It seems likely that my S3 has a 2.9 flywheel married to a Type 9 gearbox normally found on the 2.8.

Ralph

I am pretty sure you will find that you have a 2.8 flywheel as this is the norm when using a type 9 with a 2.9 engine. I have posted these before but here are the two flywheels side by side for comparison.





With regards to the clutch, I purchased a complete kit for a 2.8i Capri and whilst not yet fitted, when compared visually, it appeared identical to my old clutch.

Hope that is some help.

Carl.

[Ralph S3]

Thanks all..!!

As ever the knowledge on this forum is priceless.

Ralph

[AJC77]

During my body off refurb we stuck a new clutch kit in, used a standard Sierra 3 in 1 kit. Originally ordered a Borg n Beck HK9579 as I wanted a reliable brand. But the Motor Factor had no stock and instead of telling me that they sent me a National clutch kit CK9204 (it's the usual trick of the parts trade...). Anyway the National kit was £71 all told, cover, plate and bearing. It's fitted, bite point is higher than the old one but it works fine. So I think the standard Sierra kit is all you need.