What's the cheapest clutch disk I can get for a Volvo S40? Do Ford Focus ones fit?
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What's the cheapest clutch disk I can get for a Volvo S40? Do Ford Focus ones fit?
Hi,
Odd request here.
I am converting a Volvo V70 to full electric. I obtained a 5 speed manual transmission from a Volvo S40 (2008?) and I am working on creating a coupler to mate it to my forklift drive motor.
I'm tryig to do this as inexpensively as possible, and I'd like to source the spline adaptor from a clutch disk-- will be taking that down to a driveline place and having them weld the splined piece to the motor's coupler to create the finished part.
What is the cheapest compatible clutch disk I could get for this application? I saw some talk online that some Ford products used the same clutch kits, and Ford parts are cheaper. Also saw chatter about Mazda clutches working.
Thanks in advance.
T
Odd request here.
I am converting a Volvo V70 to full electric. I obtained a 5 speed manual transmission from a Volvo S40 (2008?) and I am working on creating a coupler to mate it to my forklift drive motor.
I'm tryig to do this as inexpensively as possible, and I'd like to source the spline adaptor from a clutch disk-- will be taking that down to a driveline place and having them weld the splined piece to the motor's coupler to create the finished part.
What is the cheapest compatible clutch disk I could get for this application? I saw some talk online that some Ford products used the same clutch kits, and Ford parts are cheaper. Also saw chatter about Mazda clutches working.
Thanks in advance.
T
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will you require a pressure plate and fly wheel? if so, which fly wheel are you using the S40s or from the V70?
If you need a fly wheel, going used may be the best option. As to clutches, most are sold as kits - disc, pressure plate, slave cylinder, throw out bearing. I did a quick google tour and all show only one model of the Ford Focus so I doubt you'd get a deal that way. Sachs is the OEM supplier and LuK is a widely available after market. You should be able to get a kit for under $400 - so start by checking out FCP, EEuroparts, RockAuto, Partsgeek, ebay etc. I like to find a vendor part number (say for a Sachs or LuK kit on a bigger/better web store like FCP) then google around. Partsgeek looks to have the best prices and who may offer just a disc if that's what you need.
If you need a fly wheel, going used may be the best option. As to clutches, most are sold as kits - disc, pressure plate, slave cylinder, throw out bearing. I did a quick google tour and all show only one model of the Ford Focus so I doubt you'd get a deal that way. Sachs is the OEM supplier and LuK is a widely available after market. You should be able to get a kit for under $400 - so start by checking out FCP, EEuroparts, RockAuto, Partsgeek, ebay etc. I like to find a vendor part number (say for a Sachs or LuK kit on a bigger/better web store like FCP) then google around. Partsgeek looks to have the best prices and who may offer just a disc if that's what you need.
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will you require a pressure plate and fly wheel? if so, which fly wheel are you using the S40s or from the V70?
If you need a fly wheel, going used may be the best option. As to clutches, most are sold as kits - disc, pressure plate, slave cylinder, throw out bearing. I did a quick google tour and all show only one model of the Ford Focus so I doubt you'd get a deal that way. Sachs is the OEM supplier and LuK is a widely available after market. You should be able to get a kit for under $400 - so start by checking out FCP, EEuroparts, RockAuto, Partsgeek, ebay etc. I like to find a vendor part number (say for a Sachs or LuK kit on a bigger/better web store like FCP) then google around. Partsgeek looks to have the best prices and who may offer just a disc if that's what you need.
If you need a fly wheel, going used may be the best option. As to clutches, most are sold as kits - disc, pressure plate, slave cylinder, throw out bearing. I did a quick google tour and all show only one model of the Ford Focus so I doubt you'd get a deal that way. Sachs is the OEM supplier and LuK is a widely available after market. You should be able to get a kit for under $400 - so start by checking out FCP, EEuroparts, RockAuto, Partsgeek, ebay etc. I like to find a vendor part number (say for a Sachs or LuK kit on a bigger/better web store like FCP) then google around. Partsgeek looks to have the best prices and who may offer just a disc if that's what you need.
I basically just need the splined coupler that's in the center of the clutch disk. Get that attached/balanced to the coupler for the forklift motor. Done.
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I'm wondering if you can get something from a recycle yard then. See if Erie VoVo (a volvo specialist) would sell you a used clutch disk. You can also try using car-part.com to see who's breaking up any S40s or other models that use the same transmission.
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