Focus 1.8 TDCi DMF replacing

locky123

Is a LUK DMF/clutch from Eurocarparts exactly the same same as one from Ford?

motorguy

locky123 wrote: »

Is a LUK DMF/clutch from Eurocarparts exactly the same same as one from Ford?

They're accepted as one of the better brands.

GolfBravo

locky123 wrote: »

Is a LUK DMF/clutch from Eurocarparts exactly the same same as one from Ford?

Ford use either LUK or Sachs (ZF), they also briefly used Valeo. LUK clutch catalogue sometimes indicates the OEM clutch kit manufacturer for your specific car.

If buying parts yourself get them from carparts4less.co.uk - it is actually Eurocarparts, but much cheaper.

locky123

motorguy wrote: »

They're accepted as one of the better brands.

So the LUK spec/quality from Ford is no different to the part specified from carparts4less.co.uk/eurocarparts? Just the profit margin?

spacey2012

The hydraulic clutch slave needs replacing at the same time, as they have a similar shell life and if it gives up in 5k the box is coming out again,

GolfBravo

locky123 wrote: »

So the LUK spec/quality from Ford is no different to the part specified from carparts4less.co.uk/eurocarparts? Just the profit margin?

Same part, different box.

locky123

spacey2012 wrote: »

The hydraulic clutch slave needs replacing at the same time, as they have a similar shell life and if it gives up in 5k the box is coming out again,

Is a price for £430 like quoted above typically not including the hydraulic clutch slave? Is the slave just a bearing which needs replacing?

GolfBravo

spacey2012 wrote: »

The hydraulic clutch slave needs replacing at the same time, as they have a similar shell life and if it gives up in 5k the box is coming out again,

Good point. It appears the 1.8 diesel uses a concentric slave cylinder = positioned directly around the drive shaft and on the clutch.

locky123 wrote: »

Is the slave just a bearing which needs replacing?

It's a hydraulic part. £60 to £150 for a LUK part.

locky123

So this LUK clutch kit isnt everything needed?

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Ford_Focus_1.8_2006/p/car-parts/car-transmission/clutch-and-associated-parts/clutch-kit/?637592600&1&c4ecfd84d22d3cd186e097e7b22db55e7901a5c4&000069

GolfBravo

locky123 wrote: »

So this LUK clutch kit isnt everything needed?

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Ford_Focus_1.8_2006/p/car-parts/car-transmission/clutch-and-associated-parts/clutch-kit/?637592600&1&c4ecfd84d22d3cd186e097e7b22db55e7901a5c4&000069

It does come with the slave cylinder (it is the black coloured part).

However, I much prefer carparts4less.co.uk price.;)
http://www.carparts4less.co.uk/search/637592600/p/home

You also need the DMF, obviously, and DMF bolts (1x set).