[A4] Clutch replacement

[Nicholas Stock]

I tried a lightweight flywheel in my B7....had to take it out...too much
chatter....did you go with a dual mass steel one?

Nick

On Thu, Oct 20, 2011 at 4:31 PM, Peter Kirby <4pkirby at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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