awful knawful Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 39 minutes ago, stealth bomber said: Install EN-652 flywheel holder (1) in order to fix the engine flywheel (2). Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution. Caution: Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution. Tighten the 6 engine flywheel bolts in a cross sequence a first pass to 60 Y (44 lb ft). Tighten the 6 engine flywheel bolts in a cross sequence a second pass to an additional 45°, using EN-470–B wrench . Tighten the 6 engine flywheel bolts in a cross sequence a final pass to an additional 15°, using EN-470–B wrench . Install clutch pressure and driven plate. Refer to Clutch Pressure and Driven Plate Replacement. Install transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement. I'll just leave this here. Fucking savage! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rump-rider Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 On September 4, 2017 at 10:15 PM, f7ben said: applying the accelerator and then waiting for what seems like 4-5 seconds for the engine to rev and the truck to accelerate is not a good thing I find it really annoying too. I have friends with new 5.3's as well and for some reason they don't see it. I can deal with it because it's just feel. The truck itself has plenty of power for what I use it for and the fuel economy and reliability make it worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted September 20, 2017 Author Share Posted September 20, 2017 Mechanic just got back to me ....said the clutch was worn and now would be a good time to replace it. I asked how much more cash but knew we would go ahead and do it regardless. He said 325$ for a complete clutch rebuild in parts .....so I asked what we were looking at for the R&R on the longblock and for the clutch rebuild etc....basically all in price. He said $1000 plus tax for everything 325$ in part plus fluids etc etc ......thats 675$ in labor to do a long block swap and clutch job. I fucking love indy mechanics. That would have been 3k pkus at the stealership Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealth bomber Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 That's cheap. Our retail labour time guide says 12.4 hours to remove and replace a complete engine. A bare long block is 16.6 hours. Yours would be considered a complete engine, that's about $55 an hour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 21 minutes ago, stealth bomber said: That's cheap. Our retail labour time guide says 12.4 hours to remove and replace a complete engine. A bare long block is 16.6 hours. Yours would be considered a complete engine, that's about $55 an hour. Remember hes in the USA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealth bomber Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 What's an average shop rate in the USA? Our rate is $98, were in a small town. The city an hour away is $120+. The indy shop I worked in 20 years ago was $65 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidude600 Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 On 9/4/2017 at 6:46 PM, f7ben said: My focus has some trans issues ......it comes and goes. Its a low speed shutter.I may take it in before the warranty is up but I have read a ton about it and its very unlikely that it will ever result in anything more than an inconvenience etc....the dual clutch faces get some leaked fluid on them somehow and they dont lock up perfectly every time. I'll probably bring it in or aybe not......we'll see I'm having the same exact issue with my daughters 16 focus. I've had it to the dealer twice. They adjusted the clutches, yada, yada........... Still does it. Fuck it. It's a 3yr rental and its still under warrenty. I told her to drive it till it dies and turn the POS back in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted September 20, 2017 Author Share Posted September 20, 2017 8 minutes ago, Skidude600 said: I'm having the same exact issue with my daughters 16 focus. I've had it to the dealer twice. They adjusted the clutches, yada, yada........... Still does it. Fuck it. It's a 3yr rental and its still under warrenty. I told her to drive it till it dies and turn the POS back in. I've read a lot about it ....they will replace it if you push them but its unlikely to ever actually fail. Mine does it sporadically and its not really an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealth bomber Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 I know Ford has special coverage on some Focus and Fiesta for shudder from the clutch caused by fluid leaking. We had two used cars come through our service department with the issue last week. Might want to check with your dealer. Knowing Ford the repair time is probably shit so they won't want to do it unless you keep at them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted September 20, 2017 Author Share Posted September 20, 2017 43 minutes ago, stealth bomber said: That's cheap. Our retail labour time guide says 12.4 hours to remove and replace a complete engine. A bare long block is 16.6 hours. Yours would be considered a complete engine, that's about $55 an hour. He has to swap accessories on this so it would not be just a R&R ....he charges $50 an hour and does good work. I've taken stuff to him quite a few times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted September 20, 2017 Author Share Posted September 20, 2017 Just now, stealth bomber said: I know Ford has special coverage on some Focus and Fiesta for shudder from the clutch caused by fluid leaking. We had two used cars come through our service department with the issue last week. Might want to check with your dealer. Knowing Ford the repair time is probably shit so they won't want to do it unless you keep at them. Thanks ....I think I will bring it in just to get it documented Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidude600 Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 2 minutes ago, f7ben said: I've read a lot about it ....they will replace it if you push them but its unlikely to ever actually fail. Mine does it sporadically and its not really an issue. I really don't expect it to fail, but driving it weirds me out when it does it. That and coupled with the fact that my daughters 2 hrs away, at school, in a car I dont 100% trust. You know. car breaks down, daughters on the side of the road, Momo approaches to help........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidude600 Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 7 minutes ago, stealth bomber said: I know Ford has special coverage on some Focus and Fiesta for shudder from the clutch caused by fluid leaking. We had two used cars come through our service department with the issue last week. Might want to check with your dealer. Knowing Ford the repair time is probably shit so they won't want to do it unless you keep at them. Yeah. Time to get shitty with my local dealership. It just ticks me off that I have to do that, when they should fix it right the first time. Thanks for the heads up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted September 20, 2017 Author Share Posted September 20, 2017 3 minutes ago, Skidude600 said: I really don't expect it to fail, but driving it weirds me out when it does it. That and coupled with the fact that my daughters 2 hrs away, at school, in a car I dont 100% trust. You know. car breaks down, daughters on the side of the road, Momo approaches to help........ yah .....i drive this car cross country an awful lot and have put almost 60k on it in 29 months. Its been doing it for over half its life and has never gotten worse or been an issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidude600 Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 3 minutes ago, f7ben said: yah .....i drive this car cross country an awful lot and have put almost 60k on it in 29 months. Its been doing it for over half its life and has never gotten worse or been an issue That makes me feel a little better. She loves the car and had talked about buying it after the lease was up, but that's not going to happen. She may end up with the 1.0 eco or she's gonna learn how to drive a stick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member BOHICA Posted September 20, 2017 Gold Member Share Posted September 20, 2017 step daughter focus has had 2 clutches and has been in numerous times for it. I am thinking ford has put a nice extended warranty on all focus and fiesta transmissions. There is some other things legally I think with focus and having them in and being fixed and buybacks or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted September 20, 2017 Author Share Posted September 20, 2017 Just now, BOHICA said: step daughter focus has had 2 clutches and has been in numerous times for it. I am thinking ford has put a nice extended warranty on all focus and fiesta transmissions. There is some other things legally I think with focus and having them in and being fixed and buybacks or something. yes there has been something like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member BOHICA Posted September 20, 2017 Gold Member Share Posted September 20, 2017 6 minutes ago, f7ben said: yes there has been something like that I have been receiving numerous things I have in the drawer at home but haven't read them from ford or some class action or something. The One I did read was the extended warranty... I think it's a 100k mile warranty on the transmission now if I recall correctly. My daughters transmission is garbage some times and sometimes not..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awful knawful Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Picked this up yesterday to replace my 03 Camry with 239000kms. 2014 Corolla LE 44000kms. Was my Dads. Got it for the trade in value. He got a new 2018 Camry SE. Wow what a nice car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted September 20, 2017 Author Share Posted September 20, 2017 yup , that is a nice car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoughnut Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 2 hours ago, Skidude600 said: I really don't expect it to fail, but driving it weirds me out when it does it. That and coupled with the fact that my daughters 2 hrs away, at school, in a car I dont 100% trust. You know. car breaks down, daughters on the side of the road, Momo approaches to help........ It's gonna drive you nuts thinking worst case scenario all the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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