Replacing clutch on my GTI

[Achilles]

Looks like I will be replacing the clutch on my '00 GTI. Any recommendations as to where it's cheap? Should I go with OEM or after market? What are the benifits? Thx.

[bart]

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go to tunedub... i would get oem but thats me, they feel normal, some aftermarket clutches are harsher.

[Disturbo]

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Oem Vr6 clutch setup is the best deal going and this will not slip with any mods you do unless your going to push over 400hp

[GoNzO]

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Agree with the above mentioned. I ordered my clutch and flywheel out of San Antonio. Cost me $400 for the whole set up. SHipping was included in that. I am getting mine installed locally from a VW mechanic that works in a private shop now. He didnt like Vanee here in town. Go figure. I save over half on labour. I too went with a sachs Vr6 clutch. A lightened flywheel.

[seanfournier]

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I did the same thing, sachs vr6 clutch and autotech 10lb flywheel (maybe too light). cheap & better

[Achilles]

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Agree with the above mentioned. I ordered my clutch and flywheel out of San Antonio. Cost me $400 for the whole set up. SHipping was included in that. I am getting mine installed locally from a VW mechanic that works in a private shop now. He didnt like Vanee here in town. Go figure. I save over half on labour. I too went with a sachs Vr6 clutch. A lightened flywheel.

Pardon my ignorance, but is that the brand or is it for VR6 engine? I have a 1.8T, will this work? Do you mind sharing the info of where you got it? PM me if you have to. Thx.

[bart]

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ya apparently the vr6 clutch fits the tdi engine, they say the 1.8t too...

[Simon]

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Pardon my ignorance, but is that the brand or is it for VR6 engine? I have a 1.8T, will this work? Do you mind sharing the info of where you got it? PM me if you have to. Thx.

It's a clutch made for the VR6 engine, the flywheel is a diff size so you'd have to get a Vr6 compliant wheel when you switch so thats why people go VR6 oem clutch with an aftermarket lightened flywheel on their 1.8t's.

I have the VR6 clutch with autotech lightened flywheel. 'bout $1000 installed.

[Achilles]

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Thank for the info guys, much clearer now. As for performance, what benifits should I see out of it versus the stock OEM clutch?

[Simon]

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Thank for the info guys, much clearer now. As for performance, what benifits should I see out of it versus the stock OEM clutch?

Benefits of the VR6 clutch is that it will still retain an OEM feel but be able to handle up to 300 ft/lbs of torque.

Benefits of the lightened flywheel are faster reving, perhaps reducing drivetrain loss and thus giving a few hp as well?

[mk4jetta]

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i also have the sachs vr6 clutch, and autotech lightened steel flywheel in my car. i dont know if i really noticed a difference with it revving up faster.

[GoNzO]

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Heads up. Finished the clutch and flywheel install today. Runs smooth. Will take an hour or so of driving to get used to the new feel but I am very pleased so far with it. Total $490 for VR6 clutch and 14 lb flywheel. $380 for install and $10 for the stretch bolts that some how went missing in transport....TY Canada Post. Oh and TY Vanee VW here in Lethbridge for sending the bolts I ordered Friday(to be here Monday) to Ontario. I am sure someone could use them.