[A4] Clutch replacement

[Peter Kirby]

Your estimate sounds very low to me.  If I were you, I would wait until 
it either slips or chatters.  From what you wrote, I would test it for 
slippage:  at a full stop put it into something like third gear and try 
to move without stalling it.  You could even put it in gear and give it 
gas while pressing hard on the brakes.  If it's going to slip, it should 
slip in this test.

I had the clutch on my 1.8tq changed and I think it was close to $2K by 
the time I was finished.  I had to change the pressure plate and disc. 
It is something major.

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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