New Clutch Fitted

vr6south · Post by **vr6south** » Mon Oct 30, 2006 3:32 pm

Just picked up my GTI having has a new clutch fitted and a 20k service (Â£350). It really feels like new car again. If anyone is in any doubt about getting a new clutch fitted, I would fully recommend getting it done as it has totally transformed the car. Smooth pick up, easy gear change and really light under the foot. I couldn't get the recommended Sachs kit but ended up with a ALUK kit which I can fully recommend.

olop_chris · Post by **olop_chris** » Mon Oct 30, 2006 3:44 pm

Wow 20k, thats good.

I just had a standard clutch fitted when the gearbox decided to go, and its amazing how light it feels!

vr6south · Post by **vr6south** » Mon Oct 30, 2006 4:08 pm

olop_chris wrote:Wow 20k, thats good.

I just had a standard clutch fitted when the gearbox decided to go, and its amazing how light it feels!

It's the 3rd 20k service, I wish it was the first

Getting the clutch done has got to save a little grief on the gearbox (fingers crossed).

olop_chris · Post by **olop_chris** » Mon Oct 30, 2006 4:32 pm

Ah right, woops!

Yeah fingers crossed

Mouse_GTI · Post by **Mouse_GTI** » Mon Oct 30, 2006 5:27 pm

Be interesting to see what my car needs come March for its 37k service

ticki · Post by **ticki** » Mon Oct 30, 2006 5:27 pm

Where did you get it fitted for Â£350?

VW have qouted me Â£543

vr6south · Post by **vr6south** » Mon Oct 30, 2006 5:45 pm

ticki wrote:Where did you get it fitted for Â£350?

VW have qouted me Â£543

A local specialist who used to be a VW technician. The Â£350 included a major service (brake fluid, pollen filter semi synthetic oil etc etc..). He commented that who ever (local main dealer) last worked on the gear box managed to round off some of the bolts. Paying premium main dealer prices doesn't guarantee the best service as I have found to my experience and cost.