new clutch

[jai1988]

hey guys i have a 1999 vw golf mk4 1.8 agn 5 speed manual i just need to know how much and how long it would take for a vw dealer to replace the clutch pressure plate throw away bearing etc. (just need to know labour prices so i dont get ripped off as i already have the parts)

[geoff_gti]

Hey Jai, I'm currently looking at clutch options for my GTI as well. I've been told it's a dual mass flywheel and needs to be done as a kit not just the clutch plate. Mine is 2003 though, so not sure if yours would be the same as it's older as well. They estimated $2k all up and over half of that is labour so I'm looking at ECS /online instead of buying locally. Keep us posted on what you find out.

[Back Door Shenanigans.]

hey guys i have a 1999 vw golf mk4 1.8 agn 5 speed manual i just need to know how much and how long it would take for a vw dealer to replace the clutch pressure plate throw away bearing etc. (just need to know labour prices so i dont get ripped off as i already have the parts)

Probably best to ring up some places and ask them. They should be able to give you a rough estimate. It will be fairly costly as its a tranny and possibly engine out job.

Hey Jai, I'm currently looking at clutch options for my GTI as well. I've been told it's a dual mass flywheel and needs to be done as a kit not just the clutch plate. Mine is 2003 though, so not sure if yours would be the same as it's older as well. They estimated $2k all up and over half of that is labour so I'm looking at ECS /online instead of buying locally. Keep us posted on what you find out.

Only reason they told you had to do both geoff was due to dual mass flywheels getting worn out and having slop in them it was more a recommendation that a necessary (still a good idea tho)

[eltonking]

Hey Jai, I'm currently looking at clutch options for my GTI as well. I've been told it's a dual mass flywheel and needs to be done as a kit not just the clutch plate. Mine is 2003 though, so not sure if yours would be the same as it's older as well. They estimated $2k all up and over half of that is labour so I'm looking at ECS /online instead of buying locally. Keep us posted on what you find out.

just did my clutch in my 98 a3 (agu 1.8T - same engine/trans)
i managed to pick up Volkswagen Golf IV 1.8T > Drivetrain > Clutch > ES#125 Clutch Kit - 14lbs. Lightweight Steel Flywheel - ESR198031S1 ~$400
plus fitment ~$500 + GST = $550

total = $950

i also had to change my clutch fork and opted to replace the slave clutch cylinder so that added about $150-200 but i was pretty happy with the price as i was quoted $1200-1700 from a few different places


highly recommend the clutch kit though, loving it.

[geoff_gti]

sweet thanks! that's the one i've been looking at as well, just need to shop around for a cheaper mechanic then! my slave cylinder was done a couple of years ago from memory.

[eltonking]

sweet thanks! that's the one i've been looking at as well, just need to shop around for a cheaper mechanic then! my slave cylinder was done a couple of years ago from memory.

all the best good luck!

[Clarkee_vw]

Hey guys,

Getting a new clutch for my 1.8t agu and I'm getting a single mass flywheel conversion and new clutch from exedy for $800, you'll be amazed how much cheaper they are from your local auto store than you think...

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[Umai Naa!!]

I priced one up not so long ago.

An LUK kit with DMF was around $950, from memory. An Exedy kit, with SMF, was about $800. These may have been trade prices, though.

Labour-wise, it's a pretty straight-forward job. 5 hours TOPS. Price will vary depending on the labour rate.

[dubster99]

Getting mine from ecs when i finally order it!

[007]

I'm thinking about one of these while the $A is still reasonably high . I know it doesn't include shipping but still seems to be cheaper than bits here. I've been quoted $1000 just for the DMF.
Does anyone know if there is a way to tell if the DMF needs to be replaced? I drive the car like an old lady and so did the old bloke who had it before me.

[h100vw]

I'm thinking about one of these while the $A is still reasonably high . I know it doesn't include shipping but still seems to be cheaper than bits here. I've been quoted $1000 just for the DMF.
Does anyone know if there is a way to tell if the DMF needs to be replaced? I drive the car like an old lady and so did the old bloke who had it before me.

Driving like Miss Daisy has nothing to do with wearing out the DMF. Usually by the time the clutch begins to slip you are down to the rivets and they ruin the mating surface and make replacement the best option.

It would be easy to get a solid flywheel in Australia and a VR6 clutch plate, cover and bearing. Which apart from the lightweight flywheel is what ECS sell you.

Gavin

[kendog]

Just an FYI.. If people want to get the ECS Clutch kits, you save quite a bit buying together/group buy, the shipping price gets much cheaper for 3 or more units..
Volkswagen Golf IV 1.8T Drivetrain Clutch ES#125 Stage 1 Clutch Kit - Steel Flywheel (14lbs.) - ESR198031S1

1 kit with shipping to Sydney AUST is $495.11 ea, but 4 kits is only $409.73 ea, a pretty decent saving.. !! If you looked at shipping alone, you're looking at ~$195.16 ea shipping for 1 kit, or $109.78 ea for 4 kits .. that's like 45% off..

[dubster99]

Driving like Miss Daisy has nothing to do with wearing out the DMF. Usually by the time the clutch begins to slip you are down to the rivets and they ruin the mating surface and make replacement the best option.

It would be easy to get a solid flywheel in Australia and a VR6 clutch plate, cover and bearing. Which apart from the lightweight flywheel is what ECS sell you.

Gavin

So i shouldnt be buying mine from ecs either?

[h100vw]

So i shouldnt be buying mine from ecs either?

It was just an example of another way around getting one with the same capability. Theres nothing wrong with the ecs kit at all.

[007]

Driving like Miss Daisy has nothing to do with wearing out the DMF. Usually by the time the clutch begins to slip you are down to the rivets and they ruin the mating surface and make replacement the best option.

It would be easy to get a solid flywheel in Australia and a VR6 clutch plate, cover and bearing. Which apart from the lightweight flywheel is what ECS sell you.

Gavin

Okay. Thanks for the info. I was sort of hoping there would be a lower cost option. But I guess if the job has to be done, might as well do the whole thing while the gearbox is out. Prefer to stick with the DMF though.