Difference between pre 2000 and post 2000 200mm 1.6 clutches and how to identify them

[scottie_436]

Seam to come across this every time i look in the tech sections

The 200mm clutch fitted to 1.6 TU engines changed towards the end of 2000 ... Thus the often encounted <2000 / 2000> part numbers when purchasing a new clutch

This can prove difficult for those running 1.6 converted cars that do not know what age vehicle their engine.. or even fitted clutch came from ( i say this as I myself have a 106 fitted with engine / clutch / gearbox from 3 different cars ... And engine loom made up from 3 cars lol )

So..whats the difference i hear you ask... Its how the clutch attaches to the flywheel

Early clutch ( pre end 2000)

The clutch is held to the flywheel with 6 bolts... Spaced in 3 pairs

Late clutch ( post end 2000)

The clutch is again held to the flywheel with 6 bolts.. But spaced equally around the flywheel

See below, top cover is the later clutch

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f159/clairbear1978/207%20engine%20n%20box/clutchinner.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f159/clairbear1978/207%20engine%20n%20box/clutchouter.jpg

Both are 200mm so outside diameter is the same, as can see the bolt spacing is clearly different

Below is a later flywheel..note equal bolt spacing around the edge

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f159/clairbear1978/207%20engine%20n%20box/flywheel.jpg

Below is an early flywheel.. Note bolts arranged in 3 pairs around the edge

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q17/SPIROS182/IMG_8138.jpg


For those needing a new clutch and still have the box in the car... It is possible to see the mounting bolts through the hole where the crank sensor mounts, so you should beable to see which clutch is fitted before striping down.

Hope this helps people :)

[blackie_2k5]

Older style are also fitted with Allen head bolts

Newer are fitted with button head torx bolts :y:

[piperrs]

This would have come in handy a few months ago for me! Good thread.