[A4] Clutch replacement

[Peter Kirby]

Yup...Dual-mass.  That's why it was so expensive.  I was afraid of 
putting in a single-mass flywheel, fearing that shifting would be too 
much shock to the transmission.  I tend to keep cars a long time so did 
not want to shorten the tranny's life.

Peter

On 11-10-20 07:40 PM, Nicholas Stock wrote:
> 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
> <mailto: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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