200 (MC-1) clutch kit...again

[Matt S.]

Depends on if it is a Sachs Power clutch or a Sport
clutch. I've got the Sport clutch, and $550 would be a
very good deal for an entire kit. You might want to
shop around if its a quote for only the disc itself.
http://www.autotech.com/clutch.htm#ck

Good luck!
-Matt
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89.5 200 TQ
14psi
Slower traffic move -> :)

--- Gerard <gerard at poboxes.com> wrote:
> Hi!
>
> The local part shop got back to me yesterday
> regarding the Sachs
> clutch kit I was looking for for my '89 200t. I am
> converting to
> manual, I have a MC-1 flywheel and still need a
> clutch.
>
> The problem now is that I think the kit is too damn
> expensive. I
> can't get this kit from Audi 'cos the car was never
> sold as a manual
> in this country (South Africa).
>
> Price quoted for the kit: $550. Followed by a 6-8
> week turnaround
> time for delivery from Germany.
>
> What options do I have left?
>
> Would it be viable for me to find used pressure and
> clutch plates
> from the USA/UK/Europe, have them shipped over, and
> then rebuilt?
>
> I don't want to use the AAR flywheel and clutch like
> so many locals
> have done 'cos it still uses the smaller clutch
> disc.
>
> What is involved in pressure plate rebuilding?
> Reason I ask is that
> there is no point looking at doing this if it means
> I'm going to
> cough up $550 anyway 'cos the shop says they don't
> do it and I need
> a new clutch. :P
>
> The only other option I see available is going to
> LUK and asking
> them to make me a custom clutch.
>
> Thanks.
>
> G.
>
>


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