Audi Cabriolet 1998 1.8 clutch replacement advice

[Mpr129h]

New members so hi to all........

anyone have any advice or tips or better a guide on replacing a clutch on my 1998 1.8 Cab final edition.

it doesn’t slip yet but it’s stating to ‘baulk’ sometimes when engaging first ‘ reverse etc. Mileage is a bit over 100k so not bad for the original clutch.

I’m pretty experienced with diy and have most of the kit (although not a lift 😩) but never done one of these.

will be replacing the slave as well (is it inside the bell housing?) and don’t plan on changing the flywheel unless it’s damaged when I see it.

I’ve had the car 16 years, only used in the summer for a couple of hundred miles - starts first time every time and never any bother👍
Emerald green with red leather.... and a hardtop at the back of the garage somewhere.

another point - if anyone has a front lower bumper grille drivers side - it fell out and I’ve never found one on eBay 

cheers

 

[audia4b5kev]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CLUTCH-KIT-FOR-AUDI-CABRIOLET-1-8-01-1997-08-2000-36/191046307147?fits=Car+Make%3AAudi|Model%3ACabriolet|Cars+Type%3A1.8|Cars+Year%3A1998&epid=1523821398&hash=item2c7b3f4d4b:g:DGQAAOxycmBS3v9H

[audia4b5kev]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AUDI-A4-CLUTCH-KIT-FLYWHEEL-SOLID-MASS-1-8-T-1-9-2-0-1994-to-2008-B5-B6-B7/173691352624?fits=Car+Make%3AAudi|Model%3ACabriolet|Cars+Type%3A1.8|Cars+Year%3A1998&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item2870cfb630:g:K7QAAOSwhY9cAz6S&amdata=enc%3AAQAFAAACgBaobrjLl8XobRIiIML1V4Imu%2Fn%2BzU5L90Z278x5ickkSG%2BOFgrj2Yvbvmrj2TAdM6LsK9yHVL2tdyTPnpWQq8csoAxRIw8g3GG%2B%2FkzSEVcCNk3smrKi2otyQpXVT6%2BpyGBReyY77vUr7mFZGZGRow%2F1%2B7d%2FGQKeIb83FS%2Bl83cMmYg3UwhuVPHOjwpXQj8IExBqbjNMQgR8B6n04UJb5s5Mvj4W2Uq9tlb%2Fu6KO0qFd%2BvUPqLm4AOn6ptM6zsg%2BJf6d2weJ1f4AEpNtH7fFW69AtpVq2lXjCqPM3A%2FaIUrcLBDh4GFh5dBOl0CvgBnM2%2FZDnACNQqI56cHgz%2F485%2F9eJ0eRz8LFvbJezmXL9gfooPM3rJ%2FhJ5Z3ROmi9LEDCR0YVRyFrGOLaT9CBVjcIAQX53mCy3fAZbq5WOvjb45P3ZbXoOQCyc9KF%2FbA23Grg%2B4Z3kYIHHdvk3MdXvnx6TXO6Wem%2BUhAubqBlwyCejvN5QXTWvpQYGDSaqDv%2BoY8bm98SlgmldH8y%2BsYhbEoti5QDmMbARA0w7IsHsN65uTX9H7%2FxA6u3W4U9bCYP1xHCHXAUX3EXim%2Bm6ppOuaAO%2BLPjSnYQZJdm2TLFkMx%2B0lxxObhi5J6w75EylYwqD1SawOMBND93MTOLDLZRQkuvYYgZGofS%2Fu8UCHukQAq%2FszFWJgqKowdG%2B1IEx1Z2Z6Q137SN5zZJkQA%2BdIW3%2BjLD8S2gX0DwNyMg4Y9Kaq2NoOWtZxgdy57pS0%2B74br6A86CxjN0FMns5ETUBF0V1dF3zqqYKpEcCURgqXmi%2BcpZ%2FQXKItygfQp26PPfElWFmzO4ReOEYHn3Gg7dElHzn4w8w8%3D|cksum%3A17369135262445572acb0bf142c5aa31421988c1ba8a|ampid%3APL_CLK|clp%3A2334524

[audia4b5kev]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Clutch-Kit-FOR-AUDI-CABRIOLET-8G-97-00-1-8-Petrol-SACHS/373493755605?fits=Car+Make%3AAudi|Model%3ACabriolet|Cars+Type%3A1.8|Cars+Year%3A1998&hash=item56f5f66ed5:g:Uv4AAOSw4cdgSuW0

[audia4b5kev]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LUK-CLUTCH-KIT-for-AUDI-CABRIOLET-1-8-1997-2000/303902095499?fits=Car+Make%3AAudi|Model%3ACabriolet|Cars+Type%3A1.8|Cars+Year%3A1998&hash=item46c1f9f88b:g:TjoAAOSwDFVe83mR

[audia4b5kev]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fits-Audi-Cabriolet-B4-1-8-Genuine-Borg-Beck-3-In-1-Clutch-Kit/303089955841?fits=Car+Make%3AAudi|Model%3ACabriolet|Cars+Type%3A1.8|Cars+Year%3A1998&hash=item469191b401:g:bZUAAOSwqZJcgykL

[audia4b5kev]

if it was  me wile gearbox is out  i change the hole  lot    flywheel  to    dual mass    nice looking   car  to  worth spending  few extra  quid  on her      kev                            https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AUDI-CABRIOLET-1-8-LuK-DMF-Dual-Mass-Flywheel-Clutch-Kit-125-01-97-08-00-ADR/124124177062?fits=Car+Make%3AAudi|Model%3ACabriolet|Cars+Type%3A1.8|Cars+Year%3A1998&hash=item1ce660a2a6:g:f1AAAOSwGSZedJsL

[audia4b5kev]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CLUTCH-KIT-FOR-AUDI-CABRIOLET-1-8-01-1997-08-2000-5389/310850808706?fits=Car+Make%3AAudi|Model%3ACabriolet|Cars+Type%3A1.8|Cars+Year%3A1998&epid=1023797084&hash=item486026eb82:g:kxwAAOxyRhBS3kZ6    

[Mpr129h]

Thanks Kev for the reply and links.

im ok with getting the parts as I have a couple of trade accounts around, more interested if anybody has done one and has any pearls of wisdom they could share.

I will definitely change the gearbox oil, maybe spigot bearing as well - I’m presuming it has one!

I’ll be on my back under it with a trolley jack, as lm too old now to ‘treat it like a bench press and drop it onto my chest’ method!

 

[audia4b5kev]

 easy  job  if  done them  before  witch  i have  done loads   as like getting job done  save  money  at  blumming garage prices   jack it  up high get axel stands  on    then away you go    kev 

[Magnet]

Hello Lawrence, 

Kev has come up trumps as usual.

The only thing I can add is:- You are saving a vast amount by doing this job yourself, so invest once and wisely in good quality parts, otherwise all your efforts will be to little avail.

I notice you say you have access to trade accounts, and in many respects, that’s great, but I would be avoiding buying on price, but just go for good quality parts - at best prices.

If this were mine, I would only be using an LUK clutch kit, if not using main dealer parts ( which even at discount, are seldom worth spending the vast amount extra on, with Audi). 
Good luck and kind regards,

Gareth.

 

[Mpr129h]

Thanks again Kev.

Hi Garath

Good point on the LUK clutch, I wasn’t sure about this or ‘Sachs’ so will look out for the LUK brand

 

 

[Magnet]

Hello Laurence,

If it were mine, I would be prepared to consider Sachs as the only alternative to LUK if it’s worth having a second string to the bow. 
It seems you are tuned in with the knowledge of which ones to avoid. 
Looks a very nice and well cared for example Laurence - obviously with a good home! 
Kind regards,

Gareth. 

[audia4b5kev]

LUK  AND Sachs      good   stuff   in most  my cars  to