Ford Ka clutch replacement

pointer28

Hi all,

I need to replace the clutch in my 1998 Ford Ka.

Irishautoparts.ie list two separate QH clutches for this model based on two different engines which came in this model, namely BL13JJB or BL13J4.

http://www.irishautoparts.ie/Clutch-Friction/Clutch-Parts-Flywheels/Ford-Ka-1.3-1998/Parts.aspx?SubGroup=CL%7eClutch+Friction%7eCLPT-CL%7eClutch+Parts%2c+Flywheels

However, I have no idea which model my car is. The only difference I can see in the clutch kit specs are BHP and KW. I have looked in the owner's manual and in the engine bay and can see no clues.

Is this model number usually writtene somewhere on the engine?

Any advice welcome.

Buford T Justice

There are six engine codes listed on a ford KA, so you need to find out which one is yours.

J4D
J4K
J4M
JJB
JJD
JJF

It should be on the VIN plate under the bonnet around the front of the car.

pointer28

Cheers for that,

It seems I have the J4 which surprisingly enough means 60 BHP. :rolleyes: Christ on a bike, but I'd hate to imagine what the 50 BHP is like. :eek:

Any idea how much working is involved in changing one? I have no intention of doing it myself, just wondering what I should expect to pay a home mechanic to change it for me.

Buford T Justice

Not sure on cost, but there's a fair bit of work. Gearbox has to come out to do it.

Avns1s

pointer28 wrote: »

Cheers for that,

It seems I have the J4 which surprisingly enough means 60 BHP. :rolleyes: Christ on a bike, but I'd hate to imagine what the 50 BHP is like. :eek:

Any idea how much working is involved in changing one? I have no intention of doing it myself, just wondering what I should expect to pay a home mechanic to change it for me.

Would expect €350 - €400 including the cost of supplying the clutch to be about it.