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subly
16-12-2007, 01:18 PM
hi peeps...
jus a quickie...
jus wanted to know if ur clutch is bite point is high...is dat a sign dats its on its way out :confused: ...although mine is not slippin...just the bite point is high..
sorry the car i got is 95 1.8t b5...
many thanx for ur time...
:beerchug:

paulp
16-12-2007, 02:42 PM
hi,it can mean clutch is nearing its end,but if it does not slip it may be ok for another while.

Mothy
17-12-2007, 05:54 PM
Generally on any car - a high biting point is the sign of a worn / wearing clutch.

if its not slipping - its up to you if you change it now, or wait until it slips or lets go.

put the hand brake on, engage 1st gear & slowly release the clutch. If it doesnt stall - its slipping imo

bora(ing) nick
17-12-2007, 06:31 PM
Generally on any car - a high biting point is the sign of a worn / wearing clutch.

if its not slipping - its up to you if you change it now, or wait until it slips or lets go.

put the hand brake on, engage 1st gear & slowly release the clutch. If it doesnt stall - its slipping imo

That will only make things worse IMO...

High biting point is quite common in vw's.... if your not noticing any lack in performance or clutch slipping it's fine....

Thats my 2p's worth :D

Nick

Mothy
17-12-2007, 08:02 PM
That will only make things worse IMO...

Nick

I only said that to check if the clutch is slipping or not.. if the clutch cant take that - its not worth having !

Pauloz
19-12-2007, 11:25 AM
Agree that high bite point on VW are common, but yes, the pedal gets higher as the clutch wears (apart from newer SAC clutches common on Ford, BMW where it stays the same). Drove a brand new fox for the first time t'other day and the bite point was very very high.

subly
24-12-2007, 10:55 AM
thank u all for ur replies n advice..

i done the clutch slip test n it failed....as expected...
will be getin 1 in jan..
ne recomendations? valeo etc...or do u think i shud be goin doin the avenue of performance clucth...as i hav afew engine mods lined up for spring time...

i will not be goin main ********...goin local mr clutch dude...

many thanx for ur time...

SCORCHIO12
24-12-2007, 11:13 AM
HOPE YOU HAVE A SPARE £400+ IN YOUR POCKET THEN.

Mr Clutch are a ripoff!!!

subly
25-12-2007, 01:44 PM
lol...
nah not dat much..
looks like i may hav to use a local audi specialist....so ne advice if i should go for performance clutch...or shud i not bother...?jus stick to oem part

SCORCHIO12
25-12-2007, 08:44 PM
wouldnt bother with an uprated clutch. The original audi clutches are very good and unless you are running nitrous :lol: its not needed.

i got my clutch for £100 (original audi clutch) and my brother in law fiited it for £50. its a good few hours+ for labour costs in a garage.

Anything fiited in a garage under £250+ you will have done very well!!

Pauloz
25-12-2007, 11:24 PM
HOPE YOU HAVE A SPARE £400+ IN YOUR POCKET THEN.

Mr Clutch are a ripoff!!!
They have a reputation for under quoting to get you in the door.... then load with extras after, such as flywheel skims which frankly are rarely needed. Allegedly. They also normally fit their own non oe low quality brand of clutch. This being said, i have found 1 or 2 decent outlets.... but thats nationwide!

Pauloz
25-12-2007, 11:34 PM
thank u all for ur replies n advice..





i done the clutch slip test n it failed....as expected...


will be getin 1 in jan..


ne recomendations? valeo etc...or do u think i shud be goin doin the avenue of performance clucth...as i hav afew engine mods lined up for spring time...




i will not be goin main ********...goin local mr clutch dude...




many thanx for ur time...



Valeo will supply an oe clutch, but wont be able to supply the flywheel. LuK are oe on most VAG, and make most VAG flywheels. Sachs make a few flywheels and clutch fitted to em.
In the aftermarket, LuK and Valeo will likely have the same product in the boxes, Sachs should be but not 100%. Dont fit anything else as quality will be inconsistant bud, unless you get whichever supplier to physically check in the box for new (not remanufactured), and a luk, sachs or valeo unit! Definately dont go for mr clutch's own brad clutch - can go under different names ive found, but commonly ebc.

subly
27-12-2007, 10:09 PM
thank u for ur ad...much appreciated
have been tryin ebay jus too check otha financial alternatives...lol
but no joy...
main dealer sounds ok...for a ton
is dat 3 peice?

SCORCHIO12
28-12-2007, 12:22 PM
Yeah, But That Was Trade Price So You Will Need To Add On A Few Quid To The Price.

Good Luck!!

subly
12-01-2008, 12:56 PM
bak again....
on my search for a clutch n flywheel..
i hav jus been told dat since mine is a early 1.8t "95"
i dont need to change the flywheel coz the oem 1's r gd to last longer (sory car is on 80k)...its only the dual mass flywheels dat com on 2000 onwards need changin wen u do the clucth...
i got told dis by volkswagon parts online...wen i called em for a price...to add insult to injury they dont do clutches for aeb engines....

cud som1 shed some light on dis pls...b4 i end up buyin a flywheel i dont realy need....
many thanx

Pauloz
12-01-2008, 02:50 PM
bak again....
on my search for a clutch n flywheel..
i hav jus been told dat since mine is a early 1.8t "95"
i dont need to change the flywheel coz the oem 1's r gd to last longer (sory car is on 80k)...its only the dual mass flywheels dat com on 2000 onwards need changin wen u do the clucth...
i got told dis by volkswagon parts online...wen i called em for a price...to add insult to injury they dont do clutches for aeb engines....

cud som1 shed some light on dis pls...b4 i end up buyin a flywheel i dont realy need....
many thanx
That comment is rubbish from vw online. There is no difference in quality from pre 2000 flywheels to later. If anything, the later ones will be better as technology improves.... and they all come out of the same factory!
Also, there is no possible way of knowing if the flywheel needs changing before you get the gearbox off and test it! If its worn, it needs changing, if its within tolerance, it doesnt really. Still, on 80k, with a worn clutch, the flywheel cant be perfect. If youre keeping the car, you may as well change it to be honest. Otherwise if it does go, you then need another clutch, and another lot of labour....
LuK part number for aeb is 415 0030 10. Clutch is 623 3097 00 (has also been 623 1946 00 and 623 3104 00, but both been superseded) Book time 4.15 hours.

subly
12-01-2008, 04:19 PM
....
nice 1 n thank u for the advice...appreciated...
looks like time to get all the pennies together as i hav been quoted 230 for the flywheel and 120 for the clutch both luk...i am sourcing the parts myself i tink dats always best...instead of the garage doin it n getin a middle man cut...
as for the car...i intend to keep it for a while coz i personaly think i got a bargain...
95 m
1 lady owner,
80k wid s/h
mot till aug
tax till end jan
all for 1250...

bad points
sunroof switch...dodgy
clutch
brakes due a change
body full of minor supermarket scratches...(expected as of age...n previous driver...lol)

otha den dat...i wud say its a gd project base...

Pauloz
12-01-2008, 08:18 PM
You can get em cheaper than that bud, see here; http://www.buypartsby.co.uk/


....
nice 1 n thank u for the advice...appreciated...
looks like time to get all the pennies together as i hav been quoted 230 for the flywheel and 120 for the clutch both luk...i am sourcing the parts myself i tink dats always best...instead of the garage doin it n getin a middle man cut...
as for the car...i intend to keep it for a while coz i personaly think i got a bargain...
95 m
1 lady owner,
80k wid s/h
mot till aug
tax till end jan
all for 1250...

bad points
sunroof switch...dodgy
clutch
brakes due a change
body full of minor supermarket scratches...(expected as of age...n previous driver...lol)

otha den dat...i wud say its a gd project base...

subly
13-01-2008, 07:12 AM
nice 1 ...again..
appreciated jus saved me a pak of ten...lol
i will hav too giv em a call re, the flywheel is not on there...my eng code is aeb..cant seem to find it...so will be givin em a call...will let u no wat the total coms to...the way its lookin it will be cheaper den the guys i no...dats for sure...
jus another q...wud u happen to no ne1 dat has done the air vent boost gauge mod ....
i hav put up a request seem like no1s intrested in sharinn info or even tryin to earn a lil drink...lol

Pauloz
13-01-2008, 10:35 AM
nice 1 ...again..
appreciated jus saved me a pak of ten...lol
i will hav too giv em a call re, the flywheel is not on there...my eng code is aeb..cant seem to find it...so will be givin em a call...will let u no wat the total coms to...the way its lookin it will be cheaper den the guys i no...dats for sure...
jus another q...wud u happen to no ne1 dat has done the air vent boost gauge mod ....
i hav put up a request seem like no1s intrested in sharinn info or even tryin to earn a lil drink...lol
Jeez yer posts r difikult to reed! ;)

Sorry I have no idea ref your mod either bud....

subly
13-01-2008, 03:00 PM
no probs...
lol

shaz120
20-10-2008, 12:34 PM
They have a reputation for under quoting to get you in the door.... then load with extras after, such as flywheel skims which frankly are rarely needed. Allegedly. They also normally fit their own non oe low quality brand of clutch. This being said, i have found 1 or 2 decent outlets.... but thats nationwide!


would u know which stores these are that do the quality clutches?

Pauloz
21-10-2008, 06:30 PM
would u know which stores these are that do the quality clutches?
Are you looking for just the clutch, or the whole clutch change job doing?
Let me know with area youre in and I should be able to recommend someone no worries.

karachi_kops
22-10-2008, 10:49 AM
hi guys .. good posts.

i wasnt aware that a high biting point indicates that the clutch is going. I know mine has been for over a year now as i get a weird high pitched noise when i press the clutch but my mechanic thinks it will be ok until i next service the car (in 3 months).

Do any of you have any recommendations on where to buy a clutch from? i thought about GSF (German Swedish French) or a local parts place. Is there a particular one to get?

Pauloz
22-10-2008, 11:03 AM
hi guys .. good posts.

i wasnt aware that a high biting point indicates that the clutch is going. I know mine has been for over a year now as i get a weird high pitched noise when i press the clutch but my mechanic thinks it will be ok until i next service the car (in 3 months).

Do any of you have any recommendations on where to buy a clutch from? i thought about GSF (German Swedish French) or a local parts place. Is there a particular one to get?
A high pitched squeal like you say is normally the release bearing..... and if its making a noise like that, Its not going to last much longer at all.
Putting off the job could cost you more in the long term.
Why wait until the service though bud? Its not like they'll be doing any f the work in the service towards changing the clutch?
GSF are LuK distributors, which is about the best you can get. Otherwise all Valeo and most Sachs are origianl equipment. Steer clear of any other brands IMO - you may get an OE clutch, you may not, and you get what you pay for.
However - it may be better for the garage you get to do the work, to get the clutch? They'll be happier, they wont load the labour rate as much as if you provide the clutch, and much better situation should there be a later warranty issue. Consider that a garage should get a much better price for the clutch in the first place too!!

karachi_kops
22-10-2008, 01:07 PM
Hi mate

im starting to agree with you on this one. I ought to really get the clutch changed pretty soon. just had some work done over the weekend so am waiting for pay day ... probably will carry it out in early November and also get the front drop links changed as well.

The noise only can be heard from inside and aint that loud but better to get it done now than making it into a bigger one!

I will have to have a word with my mechanic .. hes ok with me getting the parts. labour is not too bad but the clutch will take a few hours