Had a couple of goes at a search but didn't find much about a DIY clutch replacement. Anyone tried it and it there anything unusual to look out for and how long is it likely to take?
I have replaced a few fwd clutches in the past but considering sticking the Stilo in to a garage if it is a pain to do.

use an engine hoist or similar on gearbox watch thermostat housing & its fragile plastic pipes, starter motor is awkward to undo the 3 bolts, fuel filter off, i will do it again so not that bad really, first time I took gearbox out & refit 10 hours, just took my time really no dramas OH do the oil seal on the shaft (avoid tears later when you have to take the box out again!!!!!)

Thanks. I will get a couple of quotes and decide. I have had the starter off a few times - so that is not a worry

Forgot to post earlyer on,, will post when on the pc in the morn

jatkinson said:

Forgot to post earlyer on,, will post when on the pc in the morn

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Cheers

jatkinson said:

Forgot to post earlyer on,, will post when on the pc in the morn

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which morn?

saw said:

which morn?

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Hopefully tomorrow morning as I might give it a go at the weekend

jtd 115 clutch question

I am concerned that I might have bought the wrong Valeo clutch kit for my Stilo and (obviously) I would prefer to be sure before taking it apart...

It appears that there was a change to the part number just around the time that my Stilo was made. I tried entering my VIN number into the eper but it just crashed. Error Code 500.

The kit I bought is Valeo 826353 and the alternative appears to be 826354.

Is there an easy way of checking which is correct from my chassis number?

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According to the Valeo parts catalogue:

2 part clutch kit is part number 826353 up to chassis 61512 or part number 826354 from chassis 61512.

3 part clutch kit is part number 834036 up to chassis 61512 or part number 834005 from chassis 61513.

Concentric slave cylinder is part number 804524 up to chassis 61512 or 804521 from chassis 61512.
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Thanks Davren

What is confusing me is that 826353 was listed as being suitable for cars up to April 2003 (as mine is). My chassis number ends in 284518 - how can it jump from 61512 in the same month?

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driver33 said:

Thanks Davren

What is confusing me is that 826353 was listed as being suitable for cars up to April 2003 (as mine is). My chassis number ends in 284518 - how can it jump from 61512 in the same month?

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Where was it listed?
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Not sure which site - I went through so many to check prices.

All sorted now. I was able to exchange the kit for the correct one.

Thanks for your help. Appreciated.

another jtd 115 clutch question

Apologies for another clutch question. Hopefully this will be the last one!

Just got a quote for labour based on the recommended methodology as per Fiat i.e. engine out job, disconnect air con etc. £450 (ouch).

It would obviously be a lot cheaper if the engine doesn't have to come out.

Question for Saw or anyone else who has done the job - can the engine remain in place?

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You don't need to remove the engine or disconnect the air conditioning. Remove the battery, battery box and left front suspension and take the gearbox out through the wheel arch.
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that's about it but i use an engine hoist, mines coming out again soon ffs and change the oil seal on the shaft its only a fiver . driveshafts, starter motor, need to be off as well and i take the fuel filter off also, be careful with thermostat housing/plastic pipes wear goggles as well. anything else?

Replaced everything when I did mine, DMF, clutch, concentric slave cylinder, engine rear oil seal, gearbox oil seal and driveshaft oil seals.

You only need to take out the left driveshaft, the right one is held in place by the centre bearing.

Thanks guys!

I will probably just give it a go. I have done a few clutches in the past but didn't fancy the hassle of taking the engine out as well.

Davren said:

Replaced everything when I did mine, DMF, clutch, concentric slave cylinder, engine rear oil seal, gearbox oil seal and driveshaft oil seals.

You only need to take out the left driveshaft, the right one is held in place by the centre bearing.

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Thanks again Davren. Do you have a source for oil seals or is it a dealer job?

The gearbox and driveshaft oil seals I bought from Fiat for about £15 each. The engine rear old seal is available here for about £36 delivered. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OIL-SEAL-REAR-ENGINE-FIAT-VARIOUS-MODELS-100275-71718365-/131007371652?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item1e80a5d984
Fiat price for it is about £70. The oil seal mounting plate has a moulded in seal for where it mates with the back of the engine, but you'll need some automotive silicone for the bottom of it where it mates with the top of the sump.
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Cheers for the link. I have some rtv silicon.

I've not had a proper look at the driveshafts so I am not sure how it is put together. Is it not easier to split the inner cv rather than disturb the gearbox end?