[s-cars] clutch

[Jerry Scott]

Dave
Thanks for the instructions - very helpful.  I have the MTM+ chip and RS2 manifold, so will likely go with the stock LUK.  Can this job be done on jack stands or does it require a lift?
Jerry
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: David Forgie 
  To: Jerry Scott 
  Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2008 12:07 PM
  Subject: Re: clutch


  The answer depends on your power levels.  For stock or chipped, OEM Luk is fine. (Many FLAPS, including AutoZone.  Note: A while back, AutoZone had our OE dual mass flywheels on sale).  Above chipping and certainly by RS2 levels, then something like Centerforce is likely better.  I am not a Light Weight (Aluminum) single mass flywheel fan but if you go that route (I don't recommend it), then there are lots of options.

  There isn't a clutch DIY in the UrScar FAQ on AW but I will poke around.  In general, it would go something like this:

  1.  Drop exhaust system from the cat inlets to tailpipe (as one unit).  Be prepared to cut bolts at cats.
  2.  Disconnect drive shaft at end of transmission. Tie out of the way. (If that doesn't work, the whole drive shaft will have to come down).
  3.  Disconnect clutch slave cylinder.
  4.  Disconnect reverse switch
  5.  Disconnect shift mechanism from tranny.
  6.  Disconnect ProConTen (if not an S6)
  7.  Disconnect and remove starter
  8.  Remove all transmission bolts (be prepared for 14 mm and 16 mm bolts, IIRC)
  9.  Slide transmission out and drop (using tranny stand).
  10.  Remove clutch (the easiest part).
  11.  Consider resurfacing flywheel if you see hot spots (remove as required)
  12.  Remove transmission input shaft needle bearing from flywheel.
  13.  Install new needle bearing and begin reinstalling, using clutch alignment tool to line up clutch.

  You might also consider doing the rear seal.  Removing the flywheel (8 bolts) is no biggy if you have an impact wrench.  The clutch kit should come with a new throwout bearing.  Note: Dual mass flywheel clutch disc as no springs in it.  You need to buy the needle bearing.

  If I find a good write-up, I will flag it to you.

  Dave F.


  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Jerry Scott <jerryscott at wispertel.net>
  Date: Saturday, February 16, 2008 10:39 am
  Subject: clutch
  To: David Forgie <forgied at shaw.ca>
  Cc: s-car-list <s-car-list at audifans.com>

  > Dave
  > While I have you on the line, I'll be needing a clutch 
  > soon.  Do you have a photo write-up for this job?  
  > What clutch do you recommend? Also what replacement parts are 
  > needed for the full job? Source for parts?
  > Thanks
  > Jerry
  > Denver
  > ----- Original Message ----- 
  > From: Jerry Scott 
  > To: David Forgie 
  > Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2008 11:32 AM
  > Subject: Re: [s-cars] ignition switch
  > 
  > 
  > Dave
  > Thanks for the advice and the write-up. I didn't have that one 
  > in my file.
  > Jerry
  >   ----- Original Message ----- 
  >   From: David Forgie 
  >   To: s-car-list 
  >   Cc: jerryscott at wispertel.net 
  >   Sent: Friday, February 15, 2008 10:07 PM
  >   Subject: [s-cars] ignition switch
  > 
  > 
  >   Jerry:  The best place to get a new ignition switch 
  > is the dealer (as others have suggested).
  >   Always interesting: you will find they have one (or a 
  > dozen) in stock, i.e. it's a well known
  >   failure part.
  > 
  >   For replacement, there is an improved DIY with Part 
  > Numbers on the AudiWorld 
  >   UrS-car FAQ  that is based on Franco Barber's 
  > original write-up but has photos 
  >   to help explain things for the first timers:
  > 
  >   http://forums.audiworld.com/s4s6/msgs/204624.phtml
  > 
  >   HTH
  > 
  >   Dave F.