[A4] Clutch replacement

[Peter Kirby]

Just checked my invoice.  I also changed the flywheel.

The clutch kit was $500, flywheel was $655 (!) and the release bearing 
guide another $87.

Peter

On 11-10-20 07:09 PM, Richard Hurt wrote:
> Hey all,
>
> My clutch pedal has recently gotten much softer and I'm thinking that
> it might be time for a new clutch.  I have a '98 A4 30vQ with almost
> 140k on the clock and I think the clutch is original.  The pedal still
> has a good bite and I'm not getting any slippage, noise, or chattering
> but its probably due for replacement with so many miles on it.
>
> My question is two fold; does a soft pedal sound like a waning clutch
> and is this something a DIY could tackle easily?  I think it involves
> dropping the engine and doing a lot of fiddly bits (driveshafts, etc.)
> and while I do have the ability I don't have the time / space / tools
> / knowledge to get into something major.  I've priced clutch kits at
> around $300 and I figure $500 for labor; to under $1,000 all together.
> Does that sound reasonable to you?
>
> Thanx!
> --
> Richard Hurt
>                      http://KangarooBox.com - We make IT simple!™
>
> P.S. Is this list still active?  If not, where does everyone go for
> advice now?  AudiWorld.com is slow and Christmas and seems to be
> filled with a lot of low quality information (and newbs).  :(
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