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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: vwkevgti on 13 October 2008, 22:54

Title: clutch advice
Post by: vwkevgti on 13 October 2008, 22:54

whats the best way to find out if the clutch is worn on my mk4 1.8 non  :undecided: turbo its quite high bites 2inch ish from the top its just become a bit jumpy latey and hill starts are a bit of a pain. and wheres best to get replacement parts from can i just go to a local motor factors and get one from there or am i best getting vw parts and what bearings ect  would i benifit changing  i dont mind spending a bit extra to do a proper job thnks for any info
kev  :laugh:

Title: Re: clutch advice
Post by: richw911 on 13 October 2008, 22:58

You will need to replace your dual mass flywheel when you do the clutch - £350 + clutch approx £100 + fit  :shocked:

Unless you do this and ditch the rubbish dualmass flywheel :  :wink:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=87775.0

Title: Re: clutch advice
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 13 October 2008, 22:58

Put it in 5th at 30 & floor it. If the revs rise up & drop down a bit before you get very far, then the clutch is worn.

The best cost effective replacement for the 1.8T is the VR6/G60 combo, but I don't know if that fits your car? :undecided:

Title: Re: clutch advice
Post by: richw911 on 13 October 2008, 23:01

Quote from: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 13 October 2008, 22:58

Put it in 5th at 30 & floor it. If the revs rise up & drop down a bit before you get very far, then the clutch is worn.

The best cost effective replacement for the 1.8T is the VR6/G60 combo, but I don't know if that fits your car? :undecided:

I think it fits all 5 speed models dont quote me tho  :undecided:

Title: Re: clutch advice
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 13 October 2008, 23:06

That does ring a bell, but don't quote me either!! :grin:

Title: Re: clutch advice
Post by: richw911 on 13 October 2008, 23:10

Quote from: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 13 October 2008, 23:06

That does ring a bell, but don't quote me either!! :grin:

lol  :grin:

Say here it does:

http://www.vwspeed.co.uk/volkswagen/vw-parts/5_Spd_GTI_Mk4_Golf_228mm_Clutch_Flywheel_Kit-650-19.html :afro:

Title: Re: clutch advice
Post by: vwkevgti on 14 October 2008, 21:05

thanks for your help and info you 2 i did the 30mph into 5th today and it seams ok it just picked up speed slowly so it should be ok for a bit i think. the funds will be going on a milltech in the mean time  :evil:
thnks kev

Title: Re: clutch advice
Post by: richw911 on 14 October 2008, 21:08

Quote from: vwkevgti on 14 October 2008, 21:05

thanks for your help and info you 2 i did the 30mph into 5th today and it seams ok it just picked up speed slowly so it should be ok for a bit i think. the funds will be going on a milltech in the mean time  :evil:
thnks kev

Keep an close eye on it and drive it careful if you want it to last. My clutch was a bit high then it just started to slip very badly when on a hill or under load.

Milltek FTW  :wink:

Title: Re: clutch advice
Post by: iMation on 14 October 2008, 22:59

im gonna have to get the VR6/G60 combo, dont wanna be slipping out of 5th into 1st

Title: Re: clutch advice
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 15 October 2008, 13:48

Quote from: iMation on 14 October 2008, 22:59

im gonna have to get the VR6/G60 combo, dont wanna be slipping out of 5th into 1st

That was not the kind of slipping I was thinking of!!  :grin:  I meant slipping as when you floor it, the revs rise as if you've dipped the clutch pedal (but you haven't actually gone anywhere near the clutch pedal).