GWM C10 - Clutch Spares - Advice needed

[TheChamp]

I think this will be the best solution then and take it from there.

You might just be onto something.

Johannesburg was the setting for the launch of the new C10 hatchback that will eventually replace the more familiar Florid in South Africa. Another Toyota Yaris lookalike, the C10 actually uses a remapped version of the Florid’s 1.5 (that uses a Toyota block…)

https://www.wheels24.co.za/NewModels/Driven-GWM-C10-hatch-20120822
Also ask around for the Florid clutch while you at it.

 

[RedViking]

You might just be onto something.
https://www.wheels24.co.za/NewModels/Driven-GWM-C10-hatch-20120822
Also ask around for the Florid clutch while you at it.

Excellent. Thanks. If I can find the vehicle it is based on I wont think of selling it cause then Ill know what spares to get with GWM out of the picture.

 

[TheChamp]

Excellent. Thanks. If I can find the vehicle it is based on I wont think of selling it cause then Ill know what spares to get with GWM out of the picture.

Can you tell the difference? One is GWM the other is a Yaris.

 

[RedViking]

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[RedViking]

Can you tell the difference? One is GWM the other is a Yaris.

With my lack of knowledge they look very similar.

 

[TheChamp]

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Very slight differences but it is basically the same thing. The one I posted is from the Florid which the C10 is based on. I doubt the Chinese would go to the trouble of fitting a different clutch or gearbox if they have already copied everything on the outside.

 

[oldhat]

Very strange, I always thought GWM used Mitsubishi based engines...

 

[TheChamp]

Very strange, I always thought GWM used Mitsubishi based engines...

Not all of them, Some in the bakkies and SUVs are Mitsubishi. The 2.2 mpi on the GWM steed is Toyota.

http://www.carmag.co.za/driving-impressions-blog/gwm-steed-5-22-mpi-dc-4x2/

 

[oldhat]

Not all of them, Some in the bakkies and SUVs are Mitsubishi.

Always thought the Florid/C10 used the Mitsubishi 4G1x engines. Will do more research when I have some free time.

 

[oldhat]

From what I can gather, local experts all agree it's a Toyota design. However, friends in the far east and Wikipedia say it's a Mitsubishi 4G13/4G15!

Very confusing...

 

[TheChamp]

http://www.auto-chinese.com/great-wall/great-wall-gw4g15-review-similar-to-1nz-fe/

Seems like there was a time when GWM did not bother asking anyone but just blatantly copied Toyota's engine. It also look like the Mitsubishi 4G1 engines are totally different in shape and design.

 

[oldhat]

http://www.auto-chinese.com/great-wall/great-wall-gw4g15-review-similar-to-1nz-fe/

Seems like there was a time when GWM did not bother asking anyone but just blatantly copied Toyota's engine. It also look like the Mitsubishi 4G1 engines are totally different in shape and design.

After looking at the pictures, it's obviously a 1NZ-FE clone...

 

[Jet-Fighter7700]

this is what I always say about Chinese cars,

either its a good copy of a well known make, or a bad copy,

if you manage to figure out its based on a Toyota Yaris, or a Mitsubishi mirage underneath,
then I sure it will share parts with the original car, and then getting mechanical parts wont be an issue.

 

[RedViking]

this is what I always say about Chinese cars,

either its a good copy of a well known make, or a bad copy,

if you manage to figure out its based on a Toyota Yaris, or a Mitsubishi mirage underneath,
then I sure it will share parts with the original car, and then getting mechanical parts wont be an issue.

Personally I won't buy a Chinese vehicle, this one was a gift, so I won't complain too much.

 

[qscwbt]

R4600 for a clutch is nothing. its not expensive. Spending R4600 on a car you got for free sounds like a bargain.
Just keep with a OEM clutch.

 

[TheChamp]

R4600 for a clutch is nothing. its not expensive. Spending R4600 on a car you got for free sounds like a bargain.
Just keep with a OEM clutch.

Can you think of anything that justify the price? Not like it's a performance clutch or anything like that, The price of the clutch must be in line with other cars in the same class.

 

[qscwbt]

R4600 for a oem clutch (clutch plate , thrust bearing and pressure plate ) is not expensive.

 

[Progenix Oj101]

R4600 for a oem clutch (clutch plate , thrust bearing and pressure plate ) is not expensive.

Wow, and I thought R 1,300 for our Ikon was high (Midas) xD

 

[TheChamp]

Wow, and I thought R 1,300 for our Ikon was high (Midas) xD

He is talking about OEM, I guess in the world of ridiculously inflated prices, R4600 is cheap. Not that the is anything OEM to stress about in that particular Chinese car, non OEM parts can even be better.

 

[qscwbt]

ok so OEM or agent items are more expensive. So lets compare prices of luk clutches that is not OEM and normally half the price you would pay then buying from the agents.

chryseler Neon R4999
triton R6999
corsa 140 valeo clutch (R3025.00) https://www.pricecheck.co.za/offers...ch+Kit+For+Astra+140+Corsa+1.3+1.4+Kadett+1.3
merc b200 R11000
citi golf R750.00

now these same clutches would cost double at the agents.