Is my clutch on its way out?

[VAG1]

VAG1 said:

Thanks for that help tame tech. I'll try and go get it looked at tomorow.
I'm looking to order it online and get a local specialist to fit it.
http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Volkswagen_Golf_...
is that all I will need? There are cheaper options, is sachs a good manufacturer? Should I go for the cheaper option as it's only a 1.4?

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[Tame Technician]

All Audi clutches are Sachs or LUK so either is fine, that contains the usual components you replace when you fit a clutch. (pressure plate, friction disc and thrust bearing)

But You may need a flywheel also as I said, depends how bad it is really.

[VAG1]

The car feels quite good now but for peace of mind I want to buy it and keep th clutch kit on the side. Is sachs a lot better than LUK because sachs is double the price. How much would a vw independant charge for fitting? I'm not going to ask how much the stealers will charge.

Thanks tame tech

[Defcon5]

I doubt the Sachs one is worth twice the price. Are you sure the Sachs isnt a full kit and the LUK is just the plates or something?

[VAG1]

Sorry my fault, the LUK is a full clutch kit at £98, the Sachs one is also a full clutch kit at £138. Is the price difference justifiable? Will I feel the difference on a 1.4?

[sider]

My Ibiza's clutch went at 66k.

First i realised was that i was nailing it in 5th or 6th gear and the engine seemed to be making more noise that the car was going fast - then the car would catch up - eventually.

• I did read somewhere online that the best way to check was to park up, clutch down, stick gearstick into 4th, and let the clutch come up gradually. If it stalls immediately, you're fine; if it stalls around half-way, the clutch is on it's way; if further - it's f**ked! I tried with mine (probably what killed it off) as from what the garage had said, it was on it's way and i got my pedal almost all the way up before the engine cut out.

• = Sider will not be held responsible for any new clutches that occur as a result of this 'test'. I read it on VW Vortex - blame some american chap with a Bora on there!

P.S. If you do need a new clutch, try JVW at Haydock - £600 for mine, all incl, for a Sachs on. VW wanted £530+ vat parts alone, plus around 8 hrs labour. JVW Ltd, Piele Road, Haydock ,St Helens, 01942 722022 - top guys!!

[Tame Technician]

Thats a stall test, ONLY used to tell if a clutch is worn out to the point its slipping. Not relevant to clutch judder.

IT IS NOT a good idea to try a stall test, its purley for technician to do, to confirm clutch slip.

It will destroy your clutch if you do it a number of times.

Americans don't understand "Stick shift" and taking advise from them in this area is bordering on stupid.

[Defcon5]

Well Im having my clutch replaced a week on monday, it had better sort it else I will not be happy! Least I can do a few full bore starts to get my moneys worth out the current one