Which Clutch should I get

I have read many posts talking about the MKV clutches. My 2006 has 202000 miles and the clutch has been what I would call clattering for over 50000 miles. When I say clattering I mean when you let the clutch out it seems to shake the car as you ease it out to take off. If I didn't know that I knew how to drive a stick you would swear I didn't know how to drive. I am assuming this means the DMF is failing. My question is what kit should I go with. You read ten threads you get ten different answers. Cost is important since this car has over 200000 miles. However, I don't mind spending an extra $100 to get good parts. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

If there aren't any performance mods on the car, just pick up a Sachs kit with a 21 pound flywheel (or the similar Valeo kit or quiet clutch kit). If you want another DMF then pick up the LUK clutch and DMF kit.

Being stock leaves your options open.

go with the sachs kit for sure.. I have put many in and work very good, even on tuned cars. idparts has the kit you need!

keep with stock if you have had no problems

gregert12 said:

keep with stock if you have had no problems

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That's seems a little silly when stock will cost more and be less dependable.

I have an SBC stage 2 endurance clutch with SMF. Would never ever go back to stock.

Cheers!

D-Cell_Mekanick said:

That's seems a little silly when stock will cost more and be less dependable.

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"Cost is important since this car has over 200000 miles"

The OP made it this far (mileage) and did not complain about the stock clutch, they why go with aftermarket that will have different catch/release/torque differences.


It seem to me that OP is satisfied with the stock clutch performance so if there are no complaints then there is no reason to upgrade.

D-Cell_Mekanick said:

That's seems a little silly when stock will cost more and be less dependable.

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Can you explain in greater detail. I have over 250k on my 06 and I'm looking at replacing the clutch soon. Thanks for your information.

i bought the vr6/g60 clutch kit from ecstuning.com costed 350.00 including shipping and my jetta has 190k on it so if you think 200k is a lot it would be for a gasser but not diesel

BioJetta2001 said:

Can you explain in greater detail. I have over 250k on my 06 and I'm looking at replacing the clutch soon. Thanks for your information.

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Here you go: http://idparts.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=764
That's the single mass flywheel kit.

Here's the dual mass flywheel kit: http://idparts.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=76_102&products_id=740

Hope that helps.

D-Cell_Mekanick said:

Here you go: http://idparts.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=764
That's the single mass flywheel kit.
Here's the dual mass flywheel kit: http://idparts.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=76_102&products_id=740
Hope that helps.

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Question. Some people refer to a "SMF Conversion Kit". Do you need to get that in addition to the parts from the first link or is this it?

CalibreTDI said:

Question. Some people refer to a "SMF Conversion Kit". Do you need to get that in addition to the parts from the first link or is this it?

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I believe you will need a bolt kit as some of the bolts are TTY (single use). You may need other parts like the clutch release lever, clip and ball. All depends if they are worn or not (I'd probably just replace them since your in there) id also change the trans fluid, unless it's been changed recently. All these parts are on the idparts page the clutch kit is on, just scroll down a little and you will see them.

Go with the one from ecstuning its cheaper and its Sachs also u don't have to pay an extra 3 dollars for the alignment tool I paid 347.00 with free shipping came with everything need to change to a smf