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Clutch replacement
Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 2:20 pm
by jabez
So this morning upon driving to work my clutch started slipping.
So far I got the best price for a new kit at Flat Four.
Anyone know of a place where I can get it for cheaper?
So I take it, it aint rocket science to replace the clutch.
Any suggestions ie "links" that can help me?
I have a 1974 bug 1600. (not twinport, if it makes a difference)
Re: Clutch replacement
Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 2:44 pm
by MarshallGTi
haynes manual.....
Re: Clutch replacement
Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 2:52 pm
by jabez
Coolio, will find a download.
Re: Clutch replacement
Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 3:25 pm
by Blitzkrieg
How much did they quote you on a new clutch kit??
Re: Clutch replacement
Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 3:31 pm
by Tony Z
midas or almost any spares shop has kits for the beetle
Re: Clutch replacement
Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 3:32 pm
by jabez
R650 at Flat Four
Re: Clutch replacement
Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 7:21 pm
by hitlers revenge
Not a bad price
Re: Clutch replacement
Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 9:16 pm
by Edmond
Re: Clutch replacement
Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 7:12 am
by calooker
jabez wrote:R650 at Flat Four
I don't think you going to beat that.
Re: Clutch replacement
Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 7:33 am
by JamesD
calooker wrote:jabez wrote:R650 at Flat Four
I don't think you going to beat that.
+1, is that just a clutch or is it a pressure plate as well? And bearing?
Clutch+pressure plate+bearing is A Sh!t load more than that! Several times more...
Re: Clutch replacement
Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 9:25 am
by jabez
What all is included in a clutch kit?
Clutch plate, pressure plate and release bearing.
Don't think someone would pay R650 just for a clutch plate.
All other sources are asking round R800
Re: Clutch replacement
Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 9:28 am
by jabez
Thanks Edmond
Got the workshop manual too..
Re: Clutch replacement
Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 9:45 am
by JamesD
I just checked the VS website, they sell the Kit for around R855.
After you buy the kit would you be so kind as to tell us what brand it is?
Re: Clutch replacement
Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 10:03 am
by jabez
Will do so.
Volksieworld quoted R800.
Which is second best price
Re: Clutch replacement
Posted: Wed May 02, 2012 9:32 am
by jabez
A mechanic did it for me for R750.
But spoke about modifying the kit to fit. which was an extra R200.
Dunno how true that is, but ja she is sorted now.
Had a fight with him cos after he did the job he told me about the extra R200.
I get a slight shudder when I pull away in 1st though.
What could that be?