mk3 new clutch info needed

[acidstrato]

just been searching through lots of threads about ibiza owners looking to get a new clutch fitted and not one thread ended with and answer/solution

my clutch is slipping bad and im losing performance because of it but worse is hearing the engine rev to 4.5/5k and hold while the clutch and flywheel catch up with each other, its not a pretty sound. and just as worrying is that occasionally i get a stink of burning clutch parts or fluid. sometimes when im cornering for some reason? anyone able to elaborate?

so on the vag spares website the sach lutch kit is 70quid and one place i enquired at said theyd charge about 150quid labour but said theyd be able to get a clutch cheaper than id be able to. only concern was the quality of work id recieve

so what should i do, what should i be looking to pay? any of the scn supporters that can do the same job let me know what u charge please.

can the A&M lads supply and fit a clutch for me?

i need real figures now no guesses thanks

 

[cu51pra]

speak to jabba if your going to have a new clutch you might aswell uprate it so you know it will last

 

[Daz_gibbo]

Depening on price of the standard replacement to a upgraded clutch.
For what you want to do Carl I can't see you needing an upgraded clutch setup.
Of course if the prices are'nt too far apart you may aswell go for it.

 

[Forbez]

iirc someone mentioned a g60 clutch as a reasonable priced upgrade.

I'll have a look now.

 

[Daz_gibbo]

Then you have to **** about with the flywheel too...?

 

[m0rk]

G60 needs a 228mm flywheel (vr6/2.0 16v abf)

It's 3-4hrs to change a 'box & clutch - so £150 seems reasonable.

They will make a mark up on the parts, so you could save on that by getting them & giving to them... but if thye don't work or break youhave no comeback.

 

[acidstrato]

lol theres no way im going for an uprated clutch, the car wont be tuned anymore than it already is beside the addition of an fmic.
the price difference is more than double some even triple.

there are ppl wil standard clutches running over 300bhp (how long they last is another matter) so if its good enough for them its good enough for me

really im looking for cost figures ppl, has nobody got any?

 

[Daz_gibbo]

Mate, i'll have a look when I get home should have some reciepts.

 

[acidstrato]

G60 needs a 228mm flywheel (vr6/2.0 16v abf)

It's 3-4hrs to change a 'box & clutch - so £150 seems reasonable.

They will make a mark up on the parts, so you could save on that by getting them & giving to them... but if thye don't work or break youhave no comeback.

thats wot im looking for cheers.

looking for ppls opinions who have had a clutch swapped too?

 

[acidstrato]

Mate, i'll have a look when I get home should have some reciepts.

cheers dude!

 

[Forbez]

I've got no idea of costs!

But found these two threads:
http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=12113&highlight=clutc*+ibiza+cupr*+uprat*

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=24430&highlight=clutc*+ibiza+cupr*+uprat*

Dunno how helpful!

Carl, Does anyone on here fancy doing you a favour for some beer tokens??

 

[acidstrato]

I've got no idea of costs!

But found these two threads:
http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=12113&highlight=clutc*+ibiza+cupr*+uprat*

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=24430&highlight=clutc*+ibiza+cupr*+uprat*

Dunno how helpful!

Carl, Does anyone on here fancy doing you a favour for some beer tokens??

yeah i hear what your saying Tom but truthfully im not sure who i could put my trust in to actually do a good job. not that i can with a garage either but atleast i have some form of job guarentee, incase it went all belly up

 

[Forbez]

I know what you mean mate, its part of a reason why i dont like recommending my mate who does alot of work on the family cars, just incase something goes wrong, and it looks bad on me then.

 

[acidstrato]

yeah mate exactly.. im pissed its happening tbh,i cant believe that its more common that the pedal just snaps than the clutch getting worn out


i dont even push my car as hard as some of u lads and yet u all get simple maf problems and i get clutch problems..GAYBAR!

 

[Forbez]

MAF problems, squeeky ass clutch pedal, and various parts i aint fitted!

Gutted for you though mate, although at least it still works.

 

[Daz_gibbo]

At least your box still functions! You could ass £500 to that bill easy!

 

[acidstrato]

http://www.vwspares.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=1341


can anyone tell me if thats everything i need? gonna sort this out now.

 

[Madmile]

just been searching through lots of threads about ibiza owners looking to get a new clutch fitted and not one thread ended with and answer/solution

my clutch is slipping bad and im losing performance because of it but worse is hearing the engine rev to 4.5/5k and hold while the clutch and flywheel catch up with each other, its not a pretty sound. and just as worrying is that occasionally i get a stink of burning clutch parts or fluid. sometimes when im cornering for some reason? anyone able to elaborate?

so on the vag spares website the sach lutch kit is 70quid and one place i enquired at said theyd charge about 150quid labour but said theyd be able to get a clutch cheaper than id be able to. only concern was the quality of work id recieve

so what should i do, what should i be looking to pay? any of the scn supporters that can do the same job let me know what u charge please.

can the A&M lads supply and fit a clutch for me?

i need real figures now no guesses thanks

First thing i would do is flush the clutch out with warm water and some washing liquid (mixed together) with the engine running. Look for the inspection cover on top of the gearbox with the engine running pour some soapy water into the inspection cover and it will drain out of the bottom, i used 3 litres. Then close the inspection cover and go take it for a 30 min drive. You will find the clutch has got its bite back normally and feels nice again. If this does not work its new clutch time.

New Stock OE clutch less than £100 delivered i reckon. Take a look.

http://www.vwspares.co.uk/ibiza99_clutch.php


P.S added to say dont blame me if anything goes wrong its only what i was shown to try by Jabba and it did the trick.

 

[acidstrato]

thats the kit i suggested in the post above but is that everything thats needed? or is there something extra?

iv played with an sps3 now and again and knocking the boost up or down alters the slippage so im going on a guess that its definitly fudged

the amount that the clutch slips is very worrying but unfortunatly i just cant play around with this stuff myself and my only option is to leave it up to the 'specialists'

 

[Madmile]

Jools had severe clutch slippage simply flushing the clutch out brought it back no probs and it did the same for mine. Its worth trying to flush it out first.