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• What clutch for 01 TDI?---some answers for MKIV clutch replacement by theman53 on 03 Dec, 2012 19:10
• I know I need the SMF, but what disc holds up well? I don't want the 6 puck ceramic styles that are harsh on/off button engagement, but I would like it to handle some torque if I ever need it to.
  I have a line on a SPEC clutch and wondered if anyone had tried one of them. How do the daily drive? It is the SV 362 in the link below that I can get a deal on.
  
   http://www.specclutch.com/cars/Volkswagen/Golf_III/1998/Single
  
  
  I have had mine slip for a little bit and I am preparing for the worst. PO replace the DMF with another DMF setup 80,000 miles or so ago and I think it is giving in a bit.
• #1 by G60ING on 05 Dec, 2012 03:50
• How much whp/wtq are you planning for the future. I'm running a stock mk3 sachs Tdi clutch with no issues. Then again I don't have crAzy power.
• #2 by theman53 on 05 Dec, 2012 06:13
• This just in from TDI club...I have been searching for days...
  
        "I GOT IT!!!!!
  
  So, after doing a little more digging using the link Yblocker provided and a little work in ETKA... you will all like this.
  
  The AAA VR6 pressure plate in ETKA is part #021 141 025 F.
  
  That cross-references to Sach's part #3082 231 031.
  
  The TDI pressure plate in ETKA is part #074 141 025 B
  
  You'll never guess what that cross-references to.
  
  3082 231 031
  
  YUP. Same damn pressure plate!!!!
  
  SO, the answer is (runonbeer was unwittingly correct!) use the Mk3/B4 TDI clutch kit! The pressure plate is the same and the disk is rattle-free.
  
  So, everyone remember the part number runonbeer referenced: K7003801
  
  The hell with the VR6 kit!
  
  Well, this has been enlightening."
  
  
  From this thread
  http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=340137&page=2
  
  another good thread
  http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=310218&highlight=smf+clutch
  
  that is what I am going to go with.
  
• #3 by theman53 on 05 Dec, 2012 06:17
• BTW I have a malone stage 1.5 in car and have stage 2 and 3 waiting.
• #4 by bbob203 on 05 Dec, 2012 06:38
• Good info thanks. Looks like the g60 fw and tdi clutch kit is the way to go for what im doing.
• #5 by theman53 on 05 Dec, 2012 08:25
• http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?2703042-DIY-MKIV-VR6-Transmission-Removal-Clutch-Replacement&
  
  I am just posting some links for myself and others whom maybe in for this job. The one above is VR but should be similar for all O2J / O2A trans.
  
   Also found out it isn't that heavy, so I will be lifting it out like my 020. http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?4664520-I-Was-Able-to-Weigh-these-020-o2o-02A-o2a-02M-o2m-transmissions-Transmission-Weight
• #6 by 745 turbogreasel on 05 Dec, 2012 11:39
• I've had nothing but happy times with Southbend  clutches.
• #7 by 8v-of-fury on 05 Dec, 2012 16:43
• Says it will cross reference to a Mk3 TDI as well, which is an 02A. Its all good, I think I will be getting one of these! Stage 2 at 365tq should suffice eh?
  
  
• #8 by theman53 on 05 Dec, 2012 18:02
• http://www.idparts.com/catalog/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=86&products_id=859&osCsid=q6tk1p5hmsvqrsbd7co3t886b4
  
  Looks like that is what I maybe getting. I can get the SACHS on ebay for 160.00, but I really only want to do this once.
• #9 by 8v-of-fury on 05 Dec, 2012 18:10
• Nice that kit will work with my stock Mk3 TDI flywheel when I eventually go 02A.. except the 02A swap for me is gonna be like a friggan $1500 ordeal...