Clutch and timing belt

[s-gx]

Hey guys going to do the clutch and timing belt on my car just wondering if anyone has any links for the parts or recommend a brand to go for. also is there any forums or guides on it? Thanks

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[alexperkins]

Timing belt go genuine. Or conti tech or Febi - be sure to do the water pump too

As for clutch Sachs valeo or LUK

[TRiBaL]

and be sure you get a water pump with a metal impeller

[piglet14]

S,
I've just done a clutch on a 1.0 and I noted what I learned (from Alex) on my thread down the page a bit:
"Newbie, maunual clutch cable conversion-Arosa "

I got a good deal on a Borg&Becks from GSF.

Prices in November:
Borg&Beck HK6486 £54
SACHS 3000158001 £72
LUK 620134700 £74
Valeo 006742 £89

'Special' tools:
M8 Spline - long (inner CV)
M6 Spline - any length (release sleeve)
30mm 12 point socket (drive shaft nut)
9mm 12 point socket (clutch cover)

Useful tool:
LONG 18mm combi/ring spanner and/or 18mm extra deep socket, either will work.

[alexperkins]

I would go for a Sachs over a Borg and beck as they have been known to use recycled friction material in the past - personal choice though.

[s-gx]

Thanks for all that info! Much appreciated!

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[s-gx]

just found a website online that does VW part and I asked for price + brand for some parts. Anyone had a dayco cambelt kit if so any good? Just wondering if you guys think it's a fair price and decent brands?

Cambelt kit - Dayco £40.42 (Genuine VW - £79.50)
Waterpump - JP Group £19.24 Clutch kit - Sachs £75.78
Brake shoes with fitting kit Pagid £26.00
Front discs - Pagid £36.53
Front pads - Pagid £20.82 All prices include VAT

Thanks


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[alexperkins]

Dayco is a cheaper brand - a bit like vtech from GSF. Wouldnt go near it.

Pagid are ok

JP group - part of quinton hazell. Again - a bit like vtech from GSF.

VW arent very expensive for the waterpump - theyll also give you a surcharge back so just go genuine if you can

Brake shoes - unless you are sure they need doing, dont bother.

Try https://www.aceparts.com/ - They do a great range of febi at great prices. Febi are as good as OEM. Sachs for the clutch, febi for the rest.

[piglet14]

Pagid, are they not a EuroCarParts brand?

[alexperkins]

Pagid parts that euro sell are made specifically for them under license

They are 'OK'. There's better available