[A4] Clutch replacement

[Richard Hurt]

Nick, that's a good idea about 5th gear highway stress test.  I'll
give it a try the next time on the open road.  I haven't experienced
any traditional clutch problems so far, but I only noticed the problem
a couple of days ago.  :/

My Son (15 yo) will probably be getting my A4 next year and I want it
to be more dependable than high performance or harder to drive.  That
rules out any fancy dual-mass flywheels and I'm probably just gonna go
with OEM stock.  That should save on $$$ too.  :)

--
Richard Hurt
                    http://KangarooBox.com - We make IT simple!™




On Thu, Oct 20, 2011 at 7:46 PM, Peter Kirby <4pkirby at gmail.com> wrote:
> 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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