8V Turbo Clutch And Flywheel

[CHRISWB 3]

Hi all today I have done some more on my 205 turbo project, I have had it running and when it was I could hear a noise from the gearbox side and it sounds like the clutch plate is scrapping the release arm. I had the original 8v flywheel skimmed and also had a clutch made but what are other people using have I gone about this the wrong way is there an off the shelf clutch I can use?

[Daviewonder 533 3 Cars]

I used a GTI6 flywheel and an Mi16 clutch (1.9)

[pug_ham 240 3 Cars]

Not entirely certain what the usual clutch is for this conversion but there are a few options to choose from imo, either the Mi16 215mm clutch & flywheel or a 306 hdi clutch & flywheel (235mm iirc)both of which are a direct fit to a Be3 gearbox as originally fitted to your car.

 

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[Slo 283 1 Cars]

Turbo clutch is originally 230mm and wont fit, i'm using citroen bx 215mm clutch and gti6 flywheel. Flywheel clutch bolts are different (M7) to the 205/turbo clutch bolts and a pain in the arse to buy just the 6 you'll need. Peugeot sell em in 5's. You'll need to use your original release bearing as well possibly.

[CHRISWB 3]

Thanks for the info, I will start looking for the right bits now then, don't suppose anyone on here has got a flywheel or clutch for sale.?

[pug_ham 240 3 Cars]

I've got a GTI-6 flywheel & afaik a hdi one with a clutch but need to check first if its complete, no release bearing though.

 

Put up a wanted topic, I'm sure there are a few out there.

 

What flywheel is fitted now for it to run?

 

Just get a clutch to fit that suitable for your box etc.

 

g

[Slo 283 1 Cars]

If its making noise like he says he's more than likely still got the turbo flywheel on it. And possibly the clutch too

[pug_ham 240 3 Cars]

true, the noise could be explained by the original turbo pull clutch where Chris needs a push type.

 

g

[Slo 283 1 Cars]

Could have done some damage to the bell housing too if it is, the turbo pressure plate is huge. Hmm if it at least working though I wonder if it would be possible to use the whole turbo setup nice 230mm clutch

 

I say 230mm as that's what my 605 had but I did a search and the citroen xantia/406/countless others version of the engine seem to have ~235mm as you noted earlier in the thread.

[CHRISWB 3]

I have used the turbo flywheel but I have had I skimmed so the new clutch would fit it right, I then had a clutch made but I think the clutch cover is too tall so I thought I would just change the hole lot to what everyone else has tried and tested. Also I have got a push type clutch not a pull type changed that when I had I made.

Do you think I should keep it as it is but try an get a smaller cover made?

[Slo 283 1 Cars]

Just get the proper parts 215mm clutch Mi16/gti6 flywheel

[Tom Fenton 1,525]

I would say do not re-invent the wheel.

 

The 215mm flywheel from an Mi16 or GTI6 engine, along with a push clutch from an earlier 405 Mi16 (1905cc engine, 87-91) or the same thing from a Citroen BX 16v, will all bolt straight on and are well proven on turbo/super charged engines.

[CHRISWB 3]

Just bought a gti6 flywheel from eBay 17.99 just looking for a clutch now. What release bearing should I use?

[Tom Fenton 1,525]

If you buy the clutch kit I described above it will come with the correct release bearing (for push type clutch lever).

[CHRISWB 3]

I have just got a clutch kit just waiting for the flywheel now hopefully it will come today or tomorrow then will get it fitted and hopefully everything will be ok.