Jonah11 Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Hi guys. I'm going to attempt to replace my dmf and slave cylinder on my mk3 56 reg Mondeo. Any hints or tips to get me along as it's the first time I've ever attempted this sort of job. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Not the easiest car to start on You can get away with dropping the subframe slightly at one side and sliding the gearbox back just enough to get in. I've not done it yet but when mine does need done I will probably end up pulling the engine and gearbox out lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonah11 Posted October 16, 2014 Author Share Posted October 16, 2014 Well I started yesterday had a good hour or so on it. Removed the passenger wheel, removed drive shaft, drop link and wishbone. Oh and starter, battery and wires and things just to make access as easy as poss. Lol. So just drop the sub frame on this side ? And I wish I could get the engine out lol. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Yep, apparently lowering it on one side is enough but you will risk damaging the bushes on the other side I would think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonah11 Posted October 16, 2014 Author Share Posted October 16, 2014 So would you think it would be better to drop the full sub frame then just making sure it's lined back up properly ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flying clutchman Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 My short advice would be don't! This really isn't a job for someone who hasn't done anything like this before. I've done dozens of these and it still takes me 6 hours hard graft to do it. Save up and pay someone to do it for you, it'll be cheaper in the long run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonah11 Posted October 16, 2014 Author Share Posted October 16, 2014 I've already started it. Lol. Quite a lot in bits on me drive. Couldn't afford to get it into a garage that's why I chances it myself. Lol. :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Ask the pink panther for a hand?.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Have you succeeded with the change Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonah11 Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 Just got some clutch/brake fluid to top reservoir up. Well below min. So gunna top that up then should be back on the road :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Fingers crossed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonah11 Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 Write so everything back on. And I have the most horrible rattle what I think is coming from the drive shaft. Any ideas? :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Is there any movement on the clutch or dmf? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonah11 Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 No they sound. Imagine the 3 bearings in the drive shaft wernt there, that's what it sounds like. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Could be a bad clutch but it sounds more like the wrong part? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonah11 Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 Put wheels on took her for a drive and noise gone just bad case of tracking. Going to get done in the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Fingers crossed it's nothing to be worried about then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonah11 Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 Yeah fingers crossed. Thanks for advice anyway pal :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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