This video was a godsend!! I decided to change my clutch on my mk 4 1.6 2001 after putting it off for almost a year. I have no experience with cars whatsoever, but this video helped me through it step by step and was super helpful. thanks again legend!!
I changed my clutch following your video. Good stuff ! Just want to add something because I was alone most of the time. So it really helps if you lower the engine (at the gearbox side) once the gearbox is detached from its mounting. I cant say how much it should be lowered. Very carefully and when hear a slight crackle then stop (about 150mm). When you detach the gearbox from the engine body , you need to swing the differential anticlockwise about 90 degrees (till stands upwards) . I suggest doing the same thing when fitting it back. Also prior assembly I pushed the engine slightly towards the other mounting (on the other side of the engine) and lay it on a axle stand so it does not come backwards. A few centimeters of more freedom really helps.
Tackled my clutch and flywheel swap at the weekend. This video and part two are were my reference guide. Hardest part was navigating the O/S driveshaft flange over and round the flywheel/metal gasket. All works as it should do. Thanks for the vid!
Mate, this is one of the best tutorial vids I've seen on YT! Watched the whole thing just out of interest. I don't even own a golf or have any intention of changing my clutch >D. Nice work!!
thanks man. definitely help me 100% on mine. i was completely oblivious on what to do. my flywheel was offset with the bolts and had to cut out the flywheel plate to get to the bolts. i also found it easier to get the transmission removed from the top. on my tdi there was a bracket i was able to use as a handle and twisted it as you mentioned. cheers!
Truly one of the most interesting and helpful vag channels on youtube. Keep up the good work BMAC. You should start working on mk2's and mk3's aswell :D
This video gave me a good idea of the job and I did it within two days on my 1.6sr. The transmission removal was indeed the hardest part, I've found that the lefthandside axle flange keeps getting caught on the engine. With some persquation it'll get past though.
Thank for making thiese vids they really help me out on my you my friend have saved me lots of money. Keep up the good work!!! Ps I drive GTI, VR6, 2.8L, 2-DR., 6-SPD.
Thx for the video ,I have a vw touran 2004 and have replaced clutch plate at a workshop. Just a month ago. The 6 gear come to neutral while moving 90 km /h and when seting the shift gear on 5th gear a silgt back and forth movement in the shifr hapoen in a second and come to normal. What could be the reasons for such problem? Can cables connection make such prob. Or what could be other reasons...I do appreciate your help and support..
Loving these videos ,but how can you tell if clutch is on its way-out now you fitted a new clutch do you get any vibration on the clutch peddle ??????my 1.9 tdi with a ADT engine as done 78000 miles on a 2003 but i get a vibration on the clutch pedal is it time to change the clutch in my car ????
My god !!!!😱I won't do that everyday, that is why i prefer 6 cylinders in line you do it in 1 hour, there is so much to unmount , good stuff By the way !!!
Thanks for the information, I"m about to do the same install on my Golf. I was wondering if you don't have an engine support, how can I support the engine with a jack? What's the best method?
have you ever had any problems with the ECU flagging up a load of codes that causes the car to go in to limp mode , touch wood its not a problem on the car that i am driving but Apparent this an issue on some modals of these cars and can happen without warning .i have watched all yours videos and they are Great to watch thanks .
thank you for your help..i have got a mk4 and i have to change the flywheel.aswel ..i will do it myself,can you tell me some of the tricky tools i will need,i havent got lots of tools but im thinking about buying to do this job.once again thank you for your Videos.......
nice one brov..just finished me gf timing on golf...weird knocks coming from the gear box..any recommendations?noise goes away when clutch is pressed.. fed up with this vw group lol
I have a vw caddy mk3 1.9tdi -05. Have you change a clutch on a car as mine? I think it needs it.. my clutch works well if i drive slowly. but if speed up and get my car warm or if I'm sitting in a traffic jam , I get double pedal once or twice before the clutch feels good...
great video bro!! I hqve to do mine in a few weeks the dual mass flywheel is comming apart..You lying on your back with your cuz trying to drop the trans reminded me of my cousin and I haha always fun times
I liked this video so much I'm going to replace my clutch just for fun, as there is nothing wrong with it I will take it out, then just put it right back in for practice, in case I have to do this for real someday I might do it with the motor too
trying to talk myself into doing this on my 2002 New Beetle. I think it's almost turbo time also at 340,000 miles. It would probably be easier to do the turbo with the transmission out of the car. I just don't know if I have the physical stamina it takes to complete this job. I changed the oil in the car yesterday and I'm worn out today....
it seams like you are a good VW specialist can i just ask because i have a mk5 golf 1.9tdi is the 5speed gearbox reliable and how to understand when to change the dual mass flywheel and will i have any problems if i change it with a hard normal flywheel
Hi mate have you already done a single mass flywheel conversion because I thought these were dual mass flywheels my one Is and I want to change it to a single mass flywheel thanks
No joke about having help with a gearbox. The last clutch I replaced myself was decades ago, on a Ford Escort, rear-wheel drive. On the road outside my house. Unlike this, there wasn't a dozen things to remove for access. Unbolt the drive shaft, undo the clutch housing and pull back the gearbox. Which, in my case was too heavy for me on my back, and it dropped, crushing a finger on the road, needing a hospital trip and five stitches to sew up a burst digit. Now, any job that really needs a proper lift, I leave to my local garage. Anything else, I'm fine with.
I got a 1999 VW Passat 1.8L turbo needed a clutch, my mechanic got the clutch put back in but ran into an issue it won't start/or turn over. Any ideas what it could be? He said he unplugged 2 cables. Could it have ruined the starter? Or could it be the security inside the car that won't let it start? Please let me know what you think
Nice guys and nice video, but bad advice regarding dropping the transmission out without first removing the sub-frame. Seriously, the transmission has to be pulled straight back off the engine at least 4 inches before it can be lowered, at which time its axle flange and then the trans. case bolts bind up on the sub-frame. I could have removed the sub-frame four times in the time it took to fight the transmission around the sub-frame.
Thanks for the great guide. Quick question, hopefully you are around still. I have the new flywheel, clutch, pressure plate, etc. all installed. I am really really struggling to get the transmission to hook up though. How did you do it? Any tips?
@@CaptainJS101 WTF does the fictional world of Middle-earth, Mordor in the realm and base of the evil Sauron. Lay to the east of Gondor and the great river Anduin, and to the south of Mirkwood. Mount Doom, a volcano in Mordor, the goal of the Fellowship of the Ring in the quest to destroy the One Ring, Have to do with this
Pukka video m8, got a question my golf mk4 (AJM) seems to be a bit notchy going from 1st to 2nd gear it's more noticeable when turning corners when changing upto 2nd gear, still unsure if it's the clutch as it still spins in 2nd gear easy, could it be a simple job or something like the gear synchro! I know you can't diagnose over the net but your opinion would be really helpful hopefully.
It could just be worn gear linkage bushing, or pressure plate worn, does it go in easily what the car is off? Is it hard to get into reverse. If you have Facebook its probably best to add me there
Dude, all your videos are really awesome! Have a quick q in regards to this specific procedure: I'm guessing that yours is a 02K gearbox.... Any differences in procedure for a 02J gearbox? Thanks!
Thanks for the quick response. Just checked the Schaeffler Automotive catalog and verified that even though your gearbox is not exactly the same as mine, the clutch seems to be the exact same. So it should be pretty much the same procedure. Thanks again!
how many hours did it take you to complete the whole job ,I noticed you only changed the clutch plate i seen videos on you tube stating changing the duel mass can be a nightmare to do apparently.
What I have shown is the hard part, which is removal of the gearbox. To change the flywheel is just 6 bolts, on a off procedure. With filming, dead batteries etc, it took me about 8hrs. But to do the job without that, i would say its about a 4hr job doing it on the floor like me. It would be quicker if you had all ramps and all of that stuff.
I had my gearbox removed a year or so ago for a clutch replacement and they said the mount was almost too worn to reuse. This is on a 02M gearbox, TDI 150. I guess they are talking about the aluminium bit between the mount and the gearbox, that the big bolts go into - looks like the bit on the engine mount that also likes to strip its threads. Need gearbox off again so could do with knowing what to get hold of. The mount itself doesn't have any threads in it, right?
guys one more tip use a white old not used sort of blanket or sheet under the car. incase you drop a screw or something otherwise youll lose it in the graffle
hey mate, just wanna ask, can you send me a link on ebay wherein i can buy a new clutch kit for my golf 4 1.9 tdi 4motion. 130hp 96kw, ASZ cause i'm planning to buy a new clutch kit. do i have to buy also a together with the FLYWHEEL?
really enjoy your videos man! been watching you for a long time now, curious to your history and training.. are you self taught or did you go to college? keep the videos coming bro!
A question. I have been researching for my boyfriend of “how to replace a clutch in a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta”. I was wondering, does this go for all jettas ? I realize this video is a couple years old. Not sure if this RUclipsd even uses this channel any longer.
This video was a godsend!! I decided to change my clutch on my mk 4 1.6 2001 after putting it off for almost a year. I have no experience with cars whatsoever, but this video helped me through it step by step and was super helpful. thanks again legend!!
I changed my clutch following your video. Good stuff ! Just want to add something because I was alone most of the time. So it really helps if you lower the engine (at the gearbox side) once the gearbox is detached from its mounting. I cant say how much it should be lowered. Very carefully and when hear a slight crackle then stop (about 150mm). When you detach the gearbox from the engine body , you need to swing the differential anticlockwise about 90 degrees (till stands upwards) . I suggest doing the same thing when fitting it back. Also prior assembly I pushed the engine slightly towards the other mounting (on the other side of the engine) and lay it on a axle stand so it does not come backwards. A few centimeters of more freedom really helps.
Tackled my clutch and flywheel swap at the weekend. This video and part two are were my reference guide.
Hardest part was navigating the O/S driveshaft flange over and round the flywheel/metal gasket.
All works as it should do.
Thanks for the vid!
Mate, this is one of the best tutorial vids I've seen on YT! Watched the whole thing just out of interest. I don't even own a golf or have any intention of changing my clutch >D. Nice work!!
thanks man. definitely help me 100% on mine. i was completely oblivious on what to do. my flywheel was offset with the bolts and had to cut out the flywheel plate to get to the bolts. i also found it easier to get the transmission removed from the top. on my tdi there was a bracket i was able to use as a handle and twisted it as you mentioned. cheers!
How to replace a VW Clutch. Lift car. Disassemble every piece of car. Replace clutch. Reassemble in reverse of order of removal. Job done...
Easier said than done
no no no, how to replace a vw clutch, lift car, remove front wheels, release lifts and have it hauled to a junk yard and buy a new car lol
That's pretty much ever maintenance procedure in a VW. It's PITA but you can't beat the fact that those cars run very well.
Maybe 9n the transverse ones. Longitudinal engines are very easy
Imma use this video in reference to replace my Slave cylinder! Thanks!
Truly one of the most interesting and helpful vag channels on youtube. Keep up the good work BMAC. You should start working on mk2's and mk3's aswell :D
Thank you for the video . Our engine bays are designed a bit differently but you've been getting me through job . I appreciate the video it greatly .
This video gave me a good idea of the job and I did it within two days on my 1.6sr.
The transmission removal was indeed the hardest part, I've found that the lefthandside axle flange keeps getting caught on the engine.
With some persquation it'll get past though.
Going to be doing this on my mkIV golf, thank you so much for the video!
Thanks for this instructional video! It was a big help replacing a clutch/DMF last week. Keep up the great work. Cheers from Austin, TX, U.S.A.
BMAC thank U for the videos. Thanks to U and few others I'm working on my cars on my own when before I was to scared to open the bonnet.
Thank for making thiese vids they really help me out on my you my friend have saved me lots of money. Keep up the good work!!! Ps I drive GTI, VR6, 2.8L, 2-DR., 6-SPD.
Thx for the video
,I have a vw touran 2004 and have replaced clutch plate at a workshop. Just a month ago. The 6 gear come to neutral while moving 90 km /h and when seting the shift gear on 5th gear a silgt back and forth movement in the shifr hapoen in a second and come to normal. What could be the reasons for such problem? Can cables connection make such prob. Or what could be other reasons...I do appreciate your help and support..
Loving these videos ,but how can you tell if clutch is on its way-out now you fitted a new clutch do you get any vibration on the clutch peddle ??????my 1.9 tdi with a ADT engine as done 78000 miles on a 2003 but i get a vibration on the clutch pedal is it time to change the clutch in my car ????
My god !!!!😱I won't do that everyday, that is why i prefer 6 cylinders in line you do it in 1 hour, there is so much to unmount , good stuff By the way !!!
Thanks for the information, I"m about to do the same install on my Golf. I was wondering if you don't have an engine support, how can I support the engine with a jack? What's the best method?
If your around, how did you do it?
have you ever had any problems with the ECU flagging up a load of codes that causes the car to go in to limp mode , touch wood its not a problem on the car that i am driving but Apparent this an issue on some modals of these cars and can happen without warning .i have watched all yours videos and they are Great to watch thanks .
Love the laughter at the end! I know your frustration!!!
Nice videos, you were right..the gearbox is a lot easier going back in!
You're a God sent brother! Thanks mate much appreciated 🙏🏻
Glad it helped
@@BMACVAGS I went out and bought myself an engine support bar to make things somewhat easier, but overall job well done.
I'll be doing my clutch soon on my mk4 24v. This helped a lot. Thank you bro!
Intro is fire
how long did this complete build take you if you take away breaks and everything a good rough time?
Helpful information, thank you !!👍
thank you for your help..i have got a mk4 and i have to change the flywheel.aswel ..i will do it myself,can you tell me some of the tricky tools i will need,i havent got lots of tools but im thinking about buying to do this job.once again thank you for your Videos.......
i'm planning to change may clutch disc / pressure plate / release bearing of my GOLF 4 1.9 130. what would you recommend? LUK or SACHS? ty
nice one brov..just finished me gf timing on golf...weird knocks coming from the gear box..any recommendations?noise goes away when clutch is pressed..
fed up with this vw group lol
Where do you live? I want to move next door ... ;-)
Free tutorials and someone to show me. You're so chilled out you make it look easy.
Great video
This is for automatic transmission?? I would want to do this you my mk5 FSI 2.0.
No Manual
We have the transaxle loss but not free. It keeps getting hung up on the axle drive housing keeps getting hung up on the bell housing. Thoughts?
I have a 2.0L 8 valve 2015 Jetta MK6. Would the process be similar?
good work lads
I have a vw caddy mk3 1.9tdi -05. Have you change a clutch on a car as mine? I think it needs it.. my clutch works well if i drive slowly. but if speed up and get my car warm or if I'm sitting in a traffic jam , I get double pedal once or twice before the clutch feels good...
great video bro!! I hqve to do mine in a few weeks the dual mass flywheel is comming apart..You lying on your back with your cuz trying to drop the trans reminded me of my cousin and I haha always fun times
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Hi i have a 1,6 mk 4 akl,i have to replace clutch and pressure plate tommorow.Will the procedure be similar as shown in this vid?
I liked this video so much I'm going to replace my clutch just for fun, as there is nothing wrong with it
I will take it out, then just put it right back in for practice, in case I have to do this for real someday
I might do it with the motor too
You’re crazy if u wanna do this for fun😂
@@jm4gaming886 IT WAS A OBVIOUS JOKE TO EVERYONE ONE ON EARTH INCLUDING FORREST GUMP, BUT NOT YOU, LMFAO😂
I need to change clutch set and flywheel on my mk4 Golf 1.9 TDI 2001 90hp. Should i use a DMF or SMF flywheel?
trying to talk myself into doing this on my 2002 New Beetle. I think it's almost turbo time also at 340,000 miles. It would probably be easier to do the turbo with the transmission out of the car. I just don't know if I have the physical stamina it takes to complete this job. I changed the oil in the car yesterday and I'm worn out today....
it seams like you are a good VW specialist can i just ask because i have a mk5 golf 1.9tdi is the 5speed gearbox reliable and how to understand when to change the dual mass flywheel and will i have any problems if i change it with a hard normal flywheel
What kind a impact wrench you have ( brand wise I mean) ?
Or
What do you recommend ?
Hi mate have you already done a single mass flywheel conversion because I thought these were dual mass flywheels my one Is and I want to change it to a single mass flywheel thanks
Broooooo I love this introduction of background tune
nice embroidery on the cashmere!
No joke about having help with a gearbox. The last clutch I replaced myself was decades ago, on a Ford Escort, rear-wheel drive. On the road outside my house. Unlike this, there wasn't a dozen things to remove for access. Unbolt the drive shaft, undo the clutch housing and pull back the gearbox. Which, in my case was too heavy for me on my back, and it dropped, crushing a finger on the road, needing a hospital trip and five stitches to sew up a burst digit.
Now, any job that really needs a proper lift, I leave to my local garage. Anything else, I'm fine with.
I got a 1999 VW Passat 1.8L turbo needed a clutch, my mechanic got the clutch put back in but ran into an issue it won't start/or turn over. Any ideas what it could be? He said he unplugged 2 cables. Could it have ruined the starter? Or could it be the security inside the car that won't let it start? Please let me know what you think
Nice guys and nice video, but bad advice regarding dropping the transmission out without first removing the sub-frame. Seriously, the transmission has to be pulled straight back off the engine at least 4 inches before it can be lowered, at which time its axle flange and then the trans. case bolts bind up on the sub-frame. I could have removed the sub-frame four times in the time it took to fight the transmission around the sub-frame.
This will be mostly the same for the TDI, yeah?
Thanks for the great guide. Quick question, hopefully you are around still. I have the new flywheel, clutch, pressure plate, etc. all installed. I am really really struggling to get the transmission to hook up though.
How did you do it? Any tips?
damn how to cchange a clutch wearing a nice sweater! you are cleeeeaaann bro!
Would this be useful for a ‘99 beetle? Looking to replace my clutch as wel
Should be very similar, PM me if you have any specific questions and the will to take on the project!
14:00 It's a Boy! Congratulations!
perfect video thanks .This is close to my MK4 im doing same to it ....
Great video thanks
Is it a big job to replace a clutch in 2011 caddy do you know
"One does not Simply" Replace a clutch.
If you own a VAG vehicle you do.
@CaptainJS101
you just watched the video of him doing it dumbass
well 4 years ago, you did
@@EXCELSIOR_INC One does not simply walk into Mordor.
@@CaptainJS101 WTF does the fictional world of Middle-earth, Mordor in the realm and base of the evil Sauron. Lay to the east of Gondor and the great river Anduin, and to the south of Mirkwood. Mount Doom, a volcano in Mordor, the goal of the Fellowship of the Ring in the quest to destroy the One Ring,
Have to do with this
cool video. is there one for bleeding the slave cylinder?
Pukka video m8, got a question my golf mk4 (AJM) seems to be a bit notchy going from 1st to 2nd gear it's more noticeable when turning corners when changing upto 2nd gear, still unsure if it's the clutch as it still spins in 2nd gear easy, could it be a simple job or something like the gear synchro! I know you can't diagnose over the net but your opinion would be really helpful hopefully.
It could just be worn gear linkage bushing, or pressure plate worn, does it go in easily what the car is off?
Is it hard to get into reverse. If you have Facebook its probably best to add me there
Great vid, you make it look easy
That wheel under the cassis trick saved my life once when my jack stand failed.
How did it fail?
Great Video!!! Thank you!!! Could you tell me if this is the same process as the 2012 GTI?
Thank you. It's not the same sequence but principles are the same.
Is it simple open the transmission from under ?
Dude, all your videos are really awesome!
Have a quick q in regards to this specific procedure:
I'm guessing that yours is a 02K gearbox.... Any differences in procedure for a 02J gearbox?
Thanks!
Thanks for the support, I'm not really sure to be honest but think it should be the same.
Thanks for the quick response. Just checked the Schaeffler Automotive catalog and verified that even though your gearbox is not exactly the same as mine, the clutch seems to be the exact same. So it should be pretty much the same procedure. Thanks again!
I guess it's the same on the Audi A3 8L ? And approximately how much time does it take ?
How long did it take, from start to finish? I've got to do mine.
how many hours did it take you to complete the whole job ,I noticed you only changed the clutch plate i seen videos on you tube stating changing the duel mass can be a nightmare to do apparently.
What I have shown is the hard part, which is removal of the gearbox. To change the flywheel is just 6 bolts, on a off procedure. With filming, dead batteries etc, it took me about 8hrs. But to do the job without that, i would say its about a 4hr job doing it on the floor like me. It would be quicker if you had all ramps and all of that stuff.
Nice vid, would love to have the gubbins to do all this. Got any of the leds back in stock?
I had my gearbox removed a year or so ago for a clutch replacement and they said the mount was almost too worn to reuse. This is on a 02M gearbox, TDI 150. I guess they are talking about the aluminium bit between the mount and the gearbox, that the big bolts go into - looks like the bit on the engine mount that also likes to strip its threads. Need gearbox off again so could do with knowing what to get hold of. The mount itself doesn't have any threads in it, right?
Where do you place the engine support bar chains please help?
great job on the video! Superb
guys one more tip use a white old not used sort of blanket or sheet under the car. incase you drop a screw or something otherwise youll lose it in the graffle
How much was the impact and what's the battery life like
hey mate, just wanna ask, can you send me a link on ebay wherein i can buy a new clutch kit for my golf 4 1.9 tdi 4motion. 130hp 96kw, ASZ cause i'm planning to buy a new clutch kit. do i have to buy also a together with the FLYWHEEL?
Would this be a similar process to replace the clutch on the mk4 1.4 engine?
have a vw touran. having clutch problems would that be same
Hi mate, where is that link for the impact socket? great video btw,
Did you have to bleed the clutch from the Slave cylinder after installing new clutch?
Thanks mate I will add you on fb when I get in from work, nice one
nice video bro thanks for sharing this with all of us. Cheers
Is there any way you can make a video on doing a transmission fluid flush or exchange on mk4s,
thankyou. keep up the good work :)
How much would you charge to change a clutch on a vw beetle ?
For the 1,9 tdi 105 hp engine its the same?(golf 5 plus)
Also want to know this.
What do you do with the house you removed from the air box at 2:05 when you put a cold air intake?
+sleestak44 I didn't know what to do so that's just what I did
Link for the impact socket? awesome!
really enjoy your videos man! been watching you for a long time now, curious to your history and training.. are you self taught or did you go to college? keep the videos coming bro!
Didn’t expect to see you here lmao
Meek Cheeks I’m everywhere 😝
great guide. very impressive tutorial
I need help, transmission fluid got into the flywheel inspection hole clutch is slipping do I need a new clutch or will it dry out?
you will need to replace clutch and slave cylinder
thanks guys had it booked in yesterday runs a lot better all they did was replace the clutch not sure about slave cylinder
Is the gearbox the transmission? Sorry still learning
Just British English, Gearbox=Transmission
Thank you !! Sorry just still learning the vernacular.
what awesome rims are those?
Dont remember sorry
A question. I have been researching for my boyfriend of “how to replace a clutch in a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta”. I was wondering, does this go for all jettas ? I realize this video is a couple years old. Not sure if this RUclipsd even uses this channel any longer.
BMAC could do with some help please. the clutch om my mk5 sometimes sticks halfway on the way up. If i put my foot under the clutch i can bring it up?
*****
will this work on a 2003 vw golf TDI a reply asap will rlly help
1.9l
Its very similar
all volkswagons and audi's are very similiar, its the same procedure on all manual cars
could you give us the info on the rattle gun you use?
Great video..thanks!
Could u have the same steps done on a Audi TT 2000 awd ?
Was this a 5 speed or 6 speed?
will this be simmilar on a 2000 GLI
great vid! thanks
Im actually willing to do some of the stuff with my Golf Mk4 when i have a second car :D Good videos as allways, keep up the good work