Using a flywheel locking tool undo the clutch cover retaining bolts and remove the cover. Release the locking ring (pictured below) and remove the release plate from the clutch assembly. Undo the large bolts securing the pressure plate and remove the plate.
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How to change brake/clutch fluid?
There are few little tricks that you can use when changing your brake/clutch fluid or flushing your clutch. It's a smart idea to fill your reservoir (green arrow) with a different-colored fluid and then bleed the clutch.
Can you replace the clutch on a Mark 4 golf?
The Mark 4 Golf was introduced in 1997 and continued in production until mid 2005. With over 500,000 of these vehicles on our roads, replacing the clutch on one of these is a common occurrence in workshops up and down the country. No special tools are required to complete the repair.
Where does the clutch fluid come from in a GTI MkIV?
The clutch in the GTI MkIV is hydraulic and gets its fluid from the brake reservoir. Just like your brake system the fluid can absorb water over time and affect the performance of the system. Like the brakes you should also bleed the clutch system every two years to keep fresh fluid in it and keep it running as designed.
Can a manual transmission GTI MkIV be repaired?
One of the most common repair procedures for the manual transmission GTI MkIV is the replacement of the clutch assembly, especially if the car has been modified to make more horsepower. Unfortunately, it is a rather big process involving the removal of the transmission.
What is an ECS clutch?
The ECS Tuning clutch kit is a lightweight replacement for the factory-installed VW MK4 dual mass flywheel. The single mass flywheel conversion kit bolts directly to the crankshaft without modification, and comes with a mating clutch package that includes friction disc, pressure plate, release bearing, and pilot tool, plus new flywheel and pressure plate bolts.
Where is the flywheel inspection plate located?
Working at the rear of the engine, remove the small retainer bolt holding the flywheel inspection cover plate to the right rear of the engine, above the right drive axle.
jettagti Forum Member
Just wondering what the average time to change a clutch on a mk4 tdi would be. I will be doing it outside with axle stands. Is there anything to look out for? cheers.
Dan W CGTI Regional Host
Not a job i'd be wanting to do on axle stands, it's a pig of a job on a ramp! what's the mileage on? I only ask 'cause if it's high then you might have to do the dual mass flywheel as well, they won't last the length of two clutches in my experience of them.
jettagti Forum Member
Haven't seen the car yet so don't know the mileage. Is it possible to change the DMF with a solid one from any earlier models? I take it the 6-speed is worse due to the bigger box/less room to manouvre?
jettagti Forum Member
Clutch is fitted!!! Surprisingly easy compared to a mk2 considering the weight. Took 2.25 hrs to get the box out, flywheel off and the turbo off cos I changed that aswell. Fitting was slightly more akward as I done the job myself. The hardest bit was probably getting the o/s output flange past the flywheel ring gear.
Hello, I think that something is going wrong with my VW Golf mk4 1999 1.4 16V. I found that sometimes I have difficulty to put 1st gear (specialy when car is warm),7 out of 10 tries I cant put 1st gear,if..
check your fluid level in the resivor if it is full you might need a new clutch , they do wear out . there is no adjustment just replacement .
Serious electrical problems wiv vw golf mk4 gti turbo yr 2000
I had a VW rabbit that developed mad electrical problems. It started when one day the headlights remained on and would not shut off. It turned out that a $2.00 gasket for the antenna wire had failed. This allowed road water from the wheel well to leak onto the fuse box. In time the fuse panel corroded and shorted out.
Loosing clutch when drive fast threw the gears
do you lose any fluid? there is know adjustment in hydraulic . did you get a bad remanufactured part ?
