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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: 0scar on 15 July 2009, 16:13

Title: Clutch Advice: Valeo vs Sachs
Post by: 0scar on 15 July 2009, 16:13

After having my mk2 16v working flawlessly since I got it, I believe the clutch has now gone.  The gears are selectable when the engine is off but not when it is running.  After researching on here and speaking to a mechanic, im hoping that 2 new friction plates and a new release bearing should sort the issue.

After getting quotes of £350 + I have finally found somewhere that will do it for a reasonable price.

Question is, do I get it done with a Valeo clutch for £225 or a Sachs one for £250?

All advice welcome!
Thanks

Title: Re: Clutch Advice: Valeo vs Sachs
Post by: rubjonny on 15 July 2009, 16:23

sachs all the way

Title: Re: Clutch Advice: Valeo vs Sachs
Post by: AudiA8Quattro on 15 July 2009, 17:20

Sachs.

Title: Re: Clutch Advice: Valeo vs Sachs
Post by: 0scar on 15 July 2009, 17:36

yeah, I thought as much. All ordered and sorted, thanks for the help.
£250 seem reasonable?
Took a fair amount of negotiating to get it that low, suppose it is quite a laborious job though.

Title: Re: Clutch Advice: Valeo vs Sachs
Post by: AudiA8Quattro on 15 July 2009, 19:09

Yep, thats a good price all in.

Title: Re: Clutch Advice: Valeo vs Sachs
Post by: Wayne on 15 July 2009, 20:09

Sachs and yes thats not a bad price.

Title: Re: Clutch Advice: Valeo vs Sachs
Post by: Goops on 16 July 2009, 17:37

Got a sach sporting one for he 16v, its awesome  :cool:

Title: Re: Clutch Advice: Valeo vs Sachs
Post by: Reasty on 16 July 2009, 18:01

Yep sachs one on my 16v aswell,they must of gone up in price aswell coz i did mine about 2 years ago and it was no where near the price your talking!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Clutch Advice: Valeo vs Sachs
Post by: AudiA8Quattro on 17 July 2009, 00:00

£250 is cheap for a clutch fitted.
The only way you're gonna better that price is to find a garage that will fit the clutch if you supply the part.
Not many garages are prepared to do that for obvious reasons.

Title: Re: Clutch Advice: Valeo vs Sachs
Post by: 0scar on 23 July 2009, 11:59

Ok! Going to pick the car up a bit later..
They gave me a cover car yesterday because apperently they undid one bolt and the front of the car fell off, which is always great news to hear.
was given a peugeot 106 for the day... unbelieveably poor

Anyways, just had a phone call saying the gears were "sloppy" but the job was complete, im hoping this is how they were before which is fine. More of a concern is the fact that they claim it is idling at 40k...?!

The car was running perfectly before the clutch failed (20k), (I sorted a hunting issue with a new ISV), what could the garage have done whilst fitting a new clutch to cause this?

They said they might charge for an additional 2 hours labour as well....

Title: Re: Clutch Advice: Valeo vs Sachs
Post by: shrocco on 23 July 2009, 21:11

Quote from: 0scar on 23 July 2009, 11:59

they claim it is idling at 40k...?!

i'd be very worried if it idles at 40k