Clutch and flywheel

[Rudidudi]

I need to change the clutch and flywheel, the biting point is really low and the flywheel is rattling like mad.
GSF said that there are two types fitted, either sachs or LUK. They also advised that the sachs kit that comprises of the flywheel and clutch would fit, regardless of whether there is sachs or LUK currently fitted.

Is this true?

Could I fit a sachs flywheel and clutch regardless of what is there now?

Btw it's a 1.9 tdi 2008

Thanks!

[Doctle Odd]

LUK will also fit, either one should be good quality

[Rudidudi]

Thanks for the reply Doctle,


Great, it was this kit i am looking at:

FLYWHEEL AND CLUTCH KIT 022VG0070

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As long as this one will fit all will be good

Oh, are there any fitting guides out there that would help me ?

[Doctle Odd]

Do you have a ramp? The gearboxes on these are heavy and there's a good bit of juggling to get it out and in around the subframe, if youre doing it on the ground. Don't allow the engine to hang unsupported off the mount. An assistant would help as would 2 or 3 trolley jacks. You don't need to drain the gearbox oil but it's good practice to renew gear oil with every clutch change. You'll need a torque wrench and an angle tightening gauge but it's a fairly easy clutch to do.

[Rudidudi]

Thanks Doctle

I have a pair of ramps and a couple of trolley jacks, a few axle stands and the torque wrench. I will need to pick up an angle tightening gauge.

I'll get some new oil for the gearbox flush, good shout.

Any 'how to' guides so I can avoid faffing and trying to figure out what to do next or where the bolts are hidden? Also, how long should I expect to take to do it?

Thanks!

[Doctle Odd]

Takes about 5 hours in a workshop so allow 7-8 on the ground. The engine needs to be moved and held towards the front of the car so a hoist would be useful failing that a heavy block of wood between the bulkhead and the engine. The flywheel bolts are triple square heads I think so you'll need a set of those bits and pretty good quality too. You don't want to ruin the head on those bolts. Once you get the battery and airbox out you'll see what needs doing I don't have a guide but it's fairly straightforward.

[Rudidudi]

i have bought a sachs kit from GSF and will give it a go soon.

could someone confirm if the flywheel locking tool is necessary or if something can be made to block the flywheel without having to buy the tool?

[Rudidudi]

just seen another:



and have read that a prybar located carefully will suffice, any views?

[Doctle Odd]

2nd one is easily made and could save your knuckles