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Offline mk2_abf

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Re: Uh oh! Clutch?
« Reply #10 on: 03 May 2011, 21:02 »
done mine a couple of weeks ago pretty easy job did mine on my own not for the faint hearted, had mine done in 4 hours onn axle stands

Offline bodga

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Re: Uh oh! Clutch?
« Reply #11 on: 03 May 2011, 21:40 »
hi all, sorry to but in, my clutch is quite high and would rather change it before it goes,
my question is, what gaskets, parts, etc...? do i need to order up before i begin?
cheers

You just need a clutch kit really:

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Volkswagen_Golf_1.80_1989/p/car-parts/car-transmission/clutch-and-associated-parts/clutch-kit/?641440450&1&b712425ed5964f0a17f421a5147baec01b8e281c&CLUK

Bit expensive here :sad: shop around, i would go with valeo or LUK, but it depends what you do with your golf, if you tootle, a cheap one wil do :wink:
If you were born with a heavy right foot , go for OEM quality :laugh:

And gear oil if you drain any.

plus its an old car so expect to spend some more :laugh: If you spot any worn parts (ball joints etc) the fun of having a mk2

Offline newlad

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Re: Uh oh! Clutch?
« Reply #12 on: 10 May 2011, 22:16 »
i've been looking on ebay and there are some 'fast road clutches'
was wondering if anyone had any experience with them? not one to rally but do like quality
cheers

Offline Neo Badness

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Re: Uh oh! Clutch?
« Reply #13 on: 10 May 2011, 22:27 »
i've been looking on ebay and there are some 'fast road clutches'
was wondering if anyone had any experience with them? not one to rally but do like quality
cheers

I fitted a techniclutch fast road clutch as it came free with my car as the clutch was fubarred. Heard from other people they're mince but that's on turbo'd jap stuff. Mine is ok, nothing more but then it's only got 139bhp going through it on a good day, dunno if it'd be worth the extra cash tbh.
On a stock engine I would just get a LuK kit as it comes with all the bits you need.

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Re: Uh oh! Clutch?
« Reply #14 on: 11 May 2011, 17:20 »
cheers, my wallet will be pleased! lol

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Re: Uh oh! Clutch?
« Reply #15 on: 11 May 2011, 23:50 »
cheers, my wallet will be pleased! lol

No stress fella :smiley:

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