Lets talk clutches lol

[MarkW]

I think I need a new clutch, well, am pretty certain I do. I think I'm still driving around on the original one (Would be 10years/50k miles and starting to go smelly). What clutch options are available for it?

In the various VW's I've had previously people have robbed clutches from various other models (Golfs/Passats/Scirrocco) As some fit and are either cheaper, longer lasting, able to cope with more power, are larger, etc etc etc.

Is this the same for the Ibiza's or should I just search for a mk2 8v one?

 

[jcs356]

I had a new clutch put in mine in March at 13 years and 104,000 miles. My car was rechipped at the age of 4, so I spent 9 years and approx 65,000 miles with 136bhp and 150 ish lb/ft of torque. In addition, in the past couple of years I'd done 10 or so track days.

It wasn't slipping or smelling - it was just getting difficult to drive - no gradual biting point, it was either fully engaged or not. Made hill starts interesting. I decided to get it changed given it does get a real pasting out on track.

After doing some research and talking to people, I was advised that the best thing to do is to get an authentic VAG clutch for an 8v. They have a lot of capacity in reserve and you'll be unlikely to get anywhere near its torque limit with a tuned 8v.

I paid £95 plus vat for a full VAG clutch kit. No idea how long to fit it as was done with some other work. Hope that helps you.

 

[MarkW]

cheers mate thats very helpful. Didn't know whether to hunt for a 16v one or swap it for something else.

I phoned my local GSF type place earlier and gave me a quote of £88 plus vat but said it was an authentic part. Apparently if I go to Seat I'd only be provided the exact same item but in a different wrapper. He said it was made by ATG or something (dont think it was ATE!)