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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: LazyLunatic on 29 August 2008, 20:47
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I will probs need a new clutch soon, and wondered if you can get a race clutch or something uprated.
I got quoted £200 for a new clutch, fitting, etc all in. Clutch was OEM straight from VW.
Seen some on ebay, any good?? like £60-80 for an uprated clutch.
How much should fitting a clutch cost? Can it be done yourself? Or is it one of things you can probably do yourself, but its best to get it done professionally?
Cheers all!
LL ;)
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yours is the AEX isnt it? In which case... if you have a mate or feel strong.. do it your self. Its the simplest engine you will get in a golf and the gearbox is missing half the mountings off the long block engines so your lucky.. its the perfect begginers clutch really. Can do it in a day quite easily. the clutch is self takes 10 mins to swap and align. :smiley:
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Oh and racing clutches can be a pain!! Some are very strong and jerky, they are made to bite hard, stay cool and not burn to much. Trying to pull away can be a tricky one :grin: Depends, if its fast road/sports its ok but racing ones really are made for racing. otherwise you might end up stalling alot :laugh:
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Go for the standard clutch from VW. There is no point in buying an uprated clutch as the standard one can more than handle the power your car is putting out.
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cheers guys, really helpful stuff.
I would give it go myself, read about it in haynes, taking the transmission out aint that hard, but i read that the clutch is hard to align, you need some sort of special tool?!?
I guess i need to go down to the dealer to get the clutch, what you reckon £100?
LL ;)
PS - anyone wanna help? :grin:
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try your local motor factor and ask for a branded name (sachs and valeo are the o.e suppliers) and you should get one for under £60
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local motor factory? any names? is that like a parts company?
will gsf do them?
cheers
LL ;)
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yes gsf eurocarparts or your local parts place should all sell them
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cheers, i will drop in there 2moro. (after i do some overtime!!! oh yeah, get the money in!!! need it for project 16VT!)
LL ;)
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Alignment tools are pennys and i have just aligned the clutch on my 16v engine with my finger and the box slid right on without even having to twist!!! Its really not hard so with the tool laser make for £5 odd you cant go wrong! :smiley:
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sounds like i could be doing it myself, would be a great experience, but would need guidance as i have never done anything like this before. Reading haynes, says you need to lift engine out and lower transmission out!
Where can you grab alignment tool, should gsf sell them? thats probs where im gunna buy the clutch. I wil defo do it myself if i can get a clutch for £60ish, saves me £140, which aint bad!
When should i replace the clutch? It aint slipping as such yet, but it feels like it could start soon. Bite is higher than usual i would say.
Thanks so much peeps!
LL ;)
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might have a fair bit left on it yet but if you feel like doing it to get it over and done with while you can afford it and have the time.... no harm in that. you dont need to lift the engine out, just drop the box. If you need a hand doing it let me know. can get it done in an afternoon between two of us
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well i will check prices of clutch kits from gsf tomorrow.
a helping help would be awesome! I reckon i would learn a lot from doing this sort of thing.
cheers!
Alex.
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local motor factory? any names? is that like a parts company?
LL ;)
You can't make statement like that up! Priceless! :grin:
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:laugh:
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Good response Sir!
Hope the clutch swap went well.