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Title: clutch probs!
Post by: [han] on 31 July 2005, 08:36
hi guys - my poor baby needs a new clutch atm  :sad: need to get it done before she goes, as it is dead high, and can drive in 1st with no clutch!!!!!!  :shocked:
If i buy the clutch i can get it fitted for $90 (pounds that is.. keyboard not set up properly - and can't figure how to change it on the mac) my bros work will fit it for me - is that reasonable... and how much am i lookin for a clutch?
should i try changing just the calbe first? my cars a 1.6 mk2 driver!

can anyone tell me how to replace a clutch?


thanks :kiss:
Title: Re: clutch probs!
Post by: Rain on 31 July 2005, 08:52
i wouldnt try it yourself its a not an easy job £90 to fit is a very good price :D i paid alot more for the clutch than i did to fit it and if you buy a genuine vw clutch which i highly recogmend then your looking at £100+ mine was £115 but i have known people to pay upwards of a £160 for one ask stuart at eurocarparts i think they stock gen clutchs.
Title: Re: clutch probs!
Post by: rowlers on 31 July 2005, 09:55
I've just had a new clutch fitted in my valver, it cost £280, but that included a new gearbox mount.
so I'd say £90 to get it fitted is a bargain. it will cost about £80 or so from euro car parts, see stuart on the deals and discounts forum for 10% discount!!!
Title: Re: clutch probs!
Post by: golfgti818 on 31 July 2005, 10:57
If its as bad as you describe dont waste time messing about with a cable. The price you got is good and the longer you drive it like that the more harm your doing to the gearbox flywheel etc.
Title: Re: clutch probs!
Post by: rowlers on 31 July 2005, 11:28
I agree with golfgti818 don't bother with tha cable, you may get another week out of it, but what other damage are you doing!!
the price is good and I certainly wouldn't fancy doing it myself lying on my back!!

go for it :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: clutch probs!
Post by: [han] on 31 July 2005, 19:59
rol on payday on friday then... need to arrange a time for my bro's to do it.. .. better call stuart!!.... is he a nice guy??
Title: Re: clutch probs!
Post by: rowlers on 31 July 2005, 21:18
he seems pretty good always quick with his quotes, ask him now - he'll be in touch first thing in the morning!!!
Title: Re: clutch probs!
Post by: [han] on 02 August 2005, 13:50
lookin about £45 Inc VAT for the clutch itself - and about £90 for my bros mates to fit it at his work! - may even be able to get one cheaper off my uncle and maybe he'd do it up at the yard for me (he's a mechanic with own garage etc - our garage has my bros car in atm havin engine change no1)

so hopefully £150 quid n i have a new clutch!  :cool:
Title: Re: clutch probs!
Post by: Dinky on 02 August 2005, 13:54
Stu is lovely...really helpful and super quick....tis where i got my clutch from...eventually :laugh: got mine done for £70 like :cool:

Dinx :kiss:
Title: Re: clutch probs!
Post by: [han] on 02 August 2005, 13:57
if i have to pay £90 - i'd rather pay my uncle to do it... and i doubt he'd take any money either tbh....

can't wait to get it done - just don't want it to go altogether.. not havin any probs u c apart from it being very high!!! got an adjustable cable on atm, so will change that first (as it needs doin anyway) if it helps it helps - i can go shoppin!!!  :wink:
Title: Re: clutch probs!
Post by: Dinky on 02 August 2005, 13:59
i hated drivin mine wen clutch was knackered like...wasn pullin or nothing n just proper annoyed me tbqfh!! :laugh:
tis like driving a dif car now...even thou i had got used to the biting point being so high...i did actually stall at least once wen done..  :embarassed: :grin:

Dinx :kiss:
Title: Re: clutch probs!
Post by: [han] on 02 August 2005, 14:25
when i first go out on a mornin -  the car sits at 19-20 ish on rev counter... then it calms down after a bit... even just sittin its revvin itself - don't sound good!!! when its doin this settin off is very juddery with literally no acceleration - foot right down but dusn't rev - kinda tries to pull but really struggles... wots goin on?

sorry teh explanation ain't too good guys.... don't really know what im describing! ....  :undecided:
Title: Re: clutch probs!
Post by: Dinky on 02 August 2005, 14:27
i got wot ya meant....which,if i were you,id b worried! :laugh:
same with mine han...but all sorted once clutch was done :cool:

Dinx :kiss: