How easy.....clutch!

[Godzilla]

My girlfriends 1.6 Drivers clutch is on its way out. How easy are they to change?

[russ-vdub]

depends on how mechanically skilled you are in a way..read up in the haynes and see if your upto it..

[Godzilla]

Not bad with mechanics.....but not the best! Changed starters motor, alternator, plugs, oils and stuff like that. Im going for a TT conversion on my MK2......but with a fair few bodies to help!

Bit worried that I will get the clutch off and not be able to get the new one on 

Has anyone carried out this operation?

[Philpy]

I recently did the clutch in my 16v, although the engine was out so it was easier access. But its not that difficult, the only tool I needed which I didnt have was a torque wrench. Lots of people worry about clutch alignment, but I did it by eye. Basically if the gearbox slides on easily its aligned, if not its not quite right!

[herbster]

its an easy job really, borrow an alignment tool, or use a socket and a bolt to get the rough centre, tighten lightly, then check if box slides on tighten a bit more then refit box, if not adjust and try again, watch for the hidden bolts and the locating dowels as they have a tendency to hold onto the flange! Keep the driveshafts right out the way and its easy, get a driveshaft gasket set so you got new bolts to put on you can be sure of a good fit then, not something that will come around later and bite you on the a*se like mine did by coming off entering a roundabout.!!!!   :embarassed: Get a proper splined socket for the bolts worth it in the long run.  Good luck! 

[dirk]

Am changing mine at the mo, its not too bad a job, have removed the gear box which took a couple of hours just taking time with removing everything-the rear mount needs to be removed rather than just undone.give it a go-once its off-you know it will be easier getting it back on!!