Mark_

Agreed to replace the clutch and DMF on a mates mk4 golf.
Never done one on these cars before. Bloody easy to work on............




He was going to go for the G60 flywheel and vr6 clutch conversion
however he needed the car back on the road ASAP so he just bought
a new DMF with clutch, pressure plate and release bearing..................


Car with the front raised and wheel off







Battery tray removed to give better access








Gear box out after 1 and a half hours.
Notice the confused look on my mates face. He hasnt ever tackled a job
like this before. It was all rather exciting for him










Old assembly from the top of the bay










Old clutch, Release beaing and pressue plate removed.
The clutch was wrecked, The cover and flywheel were really blue and scored












Old DMF awaiting removel











New assembly fitted, Notice my home made flywheel locking tool.

Although it was a really crude tool it worked perfectly









The car back on all 4's and running under its own steam once again.





Thanks for looking

adam151082

Not bad for a days work

Adam.

Fair play mate!

Mark_

It took 5 hrs from start to finish, Cant belive how well it actualy went.

mgtkr1

feels good once tools are away, youve showered and the car is running spot on.

Chaz888

Good to know its such an easy job as I have a skodi

Mark_

Isnt it just. I always get a nervous feeling just before you start the car and give it a
try.

Mark_

I didnt even disturb the wishbones like many people say you have to.
The drive shaft can be tied to the anti roll bar once the inner bolts are removed.

zippyobrien

iTrader: (2)

Hoping it's that easy in a seat Ibiza cupra.

As my clutch bits right in the floor and my peddle is stiff as fuck.

How much were the bits and were from ? Lol

Mark_

It was a complete 4 piece LUK kit,

DMF
pressure plate
Release bearing
and friction plate




Price is Ł390 however I have a trade account with EuroParts and
paid Ł190 all in.

LHD220Turbo

iTrader: (4)

i hate doing jobs like this on the deck & out the front of my house, if something goes wrong or you've got the wrong part you're buggered!

i've said no to so many clutch jobs & geabbox changes, give me a ramp anyday!

edit, fair play for doing it tho!

daviddunlop83

iTrader: (7)

Wow that's gd discount.

I might need kit for my Mondeo.

Hope I can find someone with a trade account at euro car parts as the stuff from ford is bearlybŁ900

Chaz888

Yer its a nice setup not needing to pop the shafts from the box ,my cars done 103 thou an clutch still feels good hope it stays that way !

Mark_

Totaly agree with you, Its a doddle getting it out but a pig getting it back in.

If it wasn't a good mate I'd have probably said no.

LHD220Turbo

iTrader: (4)

and something bad always happens to the car you really dont want to go wrong

saph4be

Lol I work as a mobile mechanic and done loads off clutches on my back I have it down to a fine art now! Don't bother me at all!

Glenn_

iTrader: (1)

DMF.s are a pain in the ass.Top work matey.

xr2wishy

iTrader: (2)

i did my bora last year, loads of room to work with and piss easy, even on your own.
it's handy they design the flywheel and clutches to go in as one so you don't need to align them
solid flywheel is the way forwards though, bit of chatter, but liveable.

zippyobrien

iTrader: (2)

I've never heard of a dual mass failing on these, so don't see why every one changes them ?

LHD220Turbo

iTrader: (4)

lol, but it is your full time job , i do it for pleasure (believe it or not) plus my tools isnt that extensive and i've started a few jobs before and havent had the tools to finish em!

gjh

Good days work I'd say, don't know what it is, but I love working on cars, with a bit of luck I'll be doing it again soon.

saph4be

Oh right, I was under impression from how you wrote your post you worked in a garage! But understand were your coming from!

Mark_

They do fail however failure wasnt the reason for changing this,
The flywheel was badly scored and it was cheaper to buy a complete modual unit than
it was to buy a 3 piece clutch.







Cheers for the kind comments people.

Mark_

Fantastic design indeed!
Simplifies things so much!

LHD220Turbo

iTrader: (4)

no worries, i dont think i could work on cars full time, i think i'd soon lose the love for cars if i HAD to do it for a job. At the moment i just tinker and do the odd small job for people. Dont think i'd have the patience to do it full time!

daviddunlop83

iTrader: (7)

What do you need to open a trade account on euro car parts?

Parts for my clutch kit are Ł658

andy888

do mk4's not have a subframe?

Mark_

Yes they do, but there is loads of room and movement on the engine to avoid it

Mark_

Pm sent

Brendan

iTrader: (1)

Don't we all?