[s-cars] UrS6 Clutch questions

[Chris Ludlow]

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A couple questions about my 95 S6 with 88k on the odometer concerning the c=
lutch.

1=2E  Ok, now really, how stiff should the clutch feel to know it needs to =
be replaced.  I took the car in a while back to have the winter tires put o=
n (a bavarian car only shop) and when the guy pulled it into the bay, he sa=
id that the clutch was way too stiff and needed replacing.  Compared with t=
he 2002 1.8t A4 Audi recently bought back from me, the clutch is MUCH stiff=
er.  But... now I'm used to it.  Engages well.  No slip.  Bit of a noise th=
o' going into and out of 3rd.  Not like pinion bearing sound, almost like p=
ressure plate not fully disengaging? or coarse flywheel sound?

2=2E  What's an average cost for replacing the clutch?  Is there an advanta=
ge to staying with Sachs?  I've been quoted from about $1200 to $2000.  The=
 low-ball was just replacing the clutch kit parts. No seals or anything els=
e=2E  The high quote was to include all the seals and gaskets and to machin=
e the flywheel.  Should all seals be replaced?  Also, should I have the sla=
ve cylinder replaced at the same time seeing as how its right there?  Has a=
nyone had this sort of work done by ECS in Ohio?

Thanks for any input.

Hey Serge, I have to admit I was wondering to myself that day I met you at =
Kroger's "who the hell is this guy staring at my car?"  : )  Great to have =
met you though, finally put a face to one of the lister names.

Chris
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