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Octavia clutch

  • 24-11-2009 12:42pm
    #1
    tuxy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,983 ✭✭✭✭


    hey guys, the clutch is gone in my dads Octavia(1998 1.9 TDI).
    He wants me to me to order the part online and have a local mechanic fit it. Local suppliers charge €400 - €500 for the part before labour :eek:

    Can anyone tell me if this is the correct kit to get?
    http://www.micksgarage.ie/proddetails.aspx?pid=241889&pk=899DF


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  • #2
    neil_purdy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 108 ✭✭neil_purdy


    From construction year: 07/1997
    To construction year: 07/2000

    Make sure your car falls between those dates.. In the engine bay the vin tag or chassis tag should have date on it...

    Edit: http://www.irishautoparts.ie/catalogsearch/advanced/result/?c=216&qh_models=226977

    Cheaper!!!


  • #3
    tuxy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,983 ✭✭✭✭tuxy


    Cool, that is cheap. Yup I'm sure that's the year of construction from his car.


  • #4
    neil_purdy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 108 ✭✭neil_purdy


    Do you know how much your mechanic is gonna charge for fitting it.. i picked up a clutch on adverts for my old mazda.. havnt looked into getting it fitted yet..


  • #5
    tuxy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,983 ✭✭✭✭tuxy


    Sorry don't know yet. My dad s going to ring a few later.


  • #6
    tuxy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,983 ✭✭✭✭tuxy


    I just noticed the cheaper clutch kit is for the 1.9 SDi. This won't work with a 1.9 TDi will it?


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  • #7
    OldmanMondeo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,009 ✭✭✭OldmanMondeo


    You need the Engine code for all VAG's to get the clutch. Also, VAG use both Sachs and LUK clutches OE, but you can not use a Sachs clutch with a LUK DMF and reverse. LUK list 3 clutches for this car.

    Remember if you do get the wrong clutch online, don't bother tryign to bring back to a motor factor, The lads in the trade are suffering from people buying online and are not very helpful to people who ask them to exchange parts bought online.


  • #8
    tuxy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,983 ✭✭✭✭tuxy


    Thanks OldmanMondeo, I'm a bit confused. What exactly do I need to check to make sure I am getting the correct clutch kit? I can check the engine code no problem but how can I tell if the car has a Sachs or LUK DMF?


  • #9
    OldmanMondeo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,009 ✭✭✭OldmanMondeo


    tuxy wrote: »
    how can I tell if the car has a Sachs or LUK DMF?

    A main dealer MIGHT tell you. Otherwise you won't know until the old one comes out.


  • #10
    AzureAuto
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 233 ✭✭AzureAuto


    Don't think that year Octavia had a dual mass flywheel, so either Sachs or LUK should suffice. Fitted a clutch to a friends 1998 Passat with same 1.9 TDi engine, and it just had a solid flywheel. Get engine code off the timing belt cover, alternatively the sticker beow the carpet in the boot, contact VAG and ask them whether than engine has a dual mass flywheel, and you'll have your answer...:)


  • #11
    TestTransmission
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,106 ✭✭✭✭TestTransmission


    tuxy wrote: »
    hey guys, the clutch is gone in my dads Octavia(1998 1.9 TDI).
    He wants me to me to order the part online and have a local mechanic fit it. Local suppliers charge €400 - €500 for the part before labour :eek:

    Can anyone tell me if this is the correct kit to get?
    http://www.micksgarage.ie/proddetails.aspx?pid=241889&pk=899DF

    Count yourself lucky,I got in a clutch and flywheel for my octavia a month ago from the UK that cost me 550 euro.Garage wanted 700 for parts


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  • #12
    tuxy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,983 ✭✭✭✭tuxy


    Really appreciate the answers but don't know what to do due to conflicting answers. :(


  • #13
    OldmanMondeo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,009 ✭✭✭OldmanMondeo


    tuxy wrote: »
    Really appreciate the answers but don't know what to do due to conflicting answers. :(

    Once you have the engine code, check your online shop to see if it listes a DMF, proably won't. Once you don't have a DMF, you can use any clutch that is designed for the car. BUT be sure to use the Engine code....


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