Clutch fitting

  1. Established Member Joined: May 2009 cleethorpes, Lincolnshire Posts: 1830 Astra 2006 (55) 1.9 cdti 150 sri 192hp 322ftlb
    #1
    Hi there removed my clutch today and went to fit a new one. However the new clutch won't fit properly and the hole is to wide for the bearing. When I brought it I quoted the veichle reg I'm thinking the engine has a replacement even though it was still a silver top. Is a later silvertop engine clutch diffrent from earlier? And in what ways?many thanks
  2. Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP
    #2
    shouldnt be any different

    iirc there all 180mm
  3. Established Member Joined: May 2009 cleethorpes, Lincolnshire Posts: 1830 Astra 2006 (55) 1.9 cdti 150 sri 192hp 322ftlb
    #3
    Dunno when I spoke to bloke he said my car was on the crossover. The old clutch looks pretty much the same tho tbh.
  4. Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP
    #4
    what bit is wrong with it i dont really understand the post

    relese bearing wont go over the input shaft??
  5. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card
    #5
    VTs are 200m aint they and model minor to that is 180mm.

    Mk1 and Mk2 have different pressure plate fittings. Mk1 have 3 sets of 2 bolt holes. Mk2 have 6 bolts evenly spaced on the pressure plate. That should be the only difference.
  6. Established Member Joined: May 2009 cleethorpes, Lincolnshire Posts: 1830 Astra 2006 (55) 1.9 cdti 150 sri 192hp 322ftlb
    #6
    Right ok it's the plate mate
  7. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card
    #7
    So basically its the largest part of the clutch kit (pressure plate) and the holes for the bolts dont align on the flywheel?
  8. Established Member Joined: May 2009 cleethorpes, Lincolnshire Posts: 1830 Astra 2006 (55) 1.9 cdti 150 sri 192hp 322ftlb
    #8
    Bang on mate
    tbh I'm just following the haynes and replacing the broken ones for new
  9. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card
    #9
    That will be the problem then.

    Find out what clutch kit you have. Look at the bolt holes. Are they evenly placed or are they in 3 offset couples?

    If its evenly spaced and dosent fit, then ask for a 1997 clutch kit to make sure.

    If its the 3 sets of 2 bolt holes then ask for a 2003 clutch kit to make sure.

    Make sure you tell them its for a VTR.

    Which irc are 200mm, but double check on the size
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  10. Established Member Joined: May 2009 cleethorpes, Lincolnshire Posts: 1830 Astra 2006 (55) 1.9 cdti 150 sri 192hp 322ftlb
    #10
    I havE my old plate out if u want a description of that??
  11. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card
    #11
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by xxo0pko0xx View Post
    I havE my old plate out if u want a description of that??
    Oh yeh, well just compare them mate. You will be able to distinguish the difference.
  12. Established Member Joined: May 2009 cleethorpes, Lincolnshire Posts: 1830 Astra 2006 (55) 1.9 cdti 150 sri 192hp 322ftlb
    #12
    Will do mate I'll check tomorrow as I've started on the beer and let you know tomorrow
  13. Established Member Joined: May 2009 cleethorpes, Lincolnshire Posts: 1830 Astra 2006 (55) 1.9 cdti 150 sri 192hp 322ftlb
    #13
    The clutch I got was evenly spaced holes where as the one from the car has 3 offset couples that mean I need a 2003 clutch kit??