Changing Audi A4 Clutch, myself!

Madesio <email.DeleteThis@invalid.address> wrote:

>The front pump and torque converter can be very sensitive to damage when
>re-installing so use caution when going back in.

Pardon my error, there is obviously no tourque converter involved
here. Did not intend to mislead anyone with this post
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Well, I was going to buy the book and my friends and I were going to
do it myself, but having very little Knowledge about it...do you think
it would be POSSIBLE for me and my friends, we are more or less
mechanically inclined, but if I'm just gonna break the car or screw it
up, I'd rather not.

Also, the places around here are going to charge me 14 hours of labor
on the install, and the part kit ... the entire kit minus the
flywheel, like I said is just over $400...

How hard is it to remove the tranny and then put it back, I don't
wanna take it apart and not get it back together.
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WOW
You scared me for a minute with the front pump and torque converter! lol

There is someone semi-local to me that asked for help changing out his
clutch in a 2001 A4 1.8t quattro. He has already pulled out everything and
has trouble putting the trans back onto the engine. I emailed him
instructing him to check that the clutch disc fits onto the trans mainshaft
and make sure he uses the alignment tool when bolting the clutch components
together. He is doing this all in his driveway and is too far for me to
assist.

BTW I am not sure if it is easier to pull the engine or pull the trans.
Which is easier?

--
later,
dave
(One out of many daves)
1997 Red A4 1.8tq auto

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> Madesio <email RemoveThis @invalid.address> wrote:
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>>The front pump and torque converter can be very sensitive to damage when
>>re-installing so use caution when going back in.
>
> Pardon my error, there is obviously no tourque converter involved
> here. Did not intend to mislead anyone with this post
 >> Stay informed about: Changing Audi A4 Clutch, myself! 

"dave AKA vwdoc1" <vwdoc1 RemoveThis @hotmail.com> wrote:

>WOW
>You scared me for a minute with the front pump and torque converter! lol

It was late, and I was tired... that's my excuse and I'm sticking with
it <g>.

>There is someone semi-local to me that asked for help changing out his
>clutch in a 2001 A4 1.8t quattro. He has already pulled out everything and
>has trouble putting the trans back onto the engine. I emailed him
>instructing him to check that the clutch disc fits onto the trans mainshaft
>and make sure he uses the alignment tool when bolting the clutch components
>together. He is doing this all in his driveway and is too far for me to
>assist.

That's a good gesture on your part. Making sure the clutch disc fits
(and the correct part has been supplied) is a simple check that can
save you from a headache on reinstallation.

>BTW I am not sure if it is easier to pull the engine or pull the trans.
>Which is easier?

First off I've never done one of these clutches on the ground with the
vehicle on jack stands, but the procedure I use should apply fine.

I support the engine with a brace up top and take off the exhaust
system and drive shafts. With the transmission supported separately,
I'll then lower the sub frame, then lower the engine/transmission
enough to remove all of the bolts around the bell housing, starter and
other various components attached to the transmission. Lower a little
more and remove.
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GEEZ I have lift envy! lol
I have worked at my buddy's shop and he lets me use the lift for harder
jobs. It makes life easy and the job go quicker. One day I will get one!


So do you recommend to the OP that it is an "easy" job or ????
--
later,
dave
(One out of many daves)
1997 Red A4 1.8tq auto

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> "dave AKA vwdoc1" <vwdoc1.TakeThisOut@hotmail.com> wrote:
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>>WOW
>>You scared me for a minute with the front pump and torque converter! lol
>
> It was late, and I was tired... that's my excuse and I'm sticking with
> it <g>.
>
>>There is someone semi-local to me that asked for help changing out his
>>clutch in a 2001 A4 1.8t quattro. He has already pulled out everything
>>and
>>has trouble putting the trans back onto the engine. I emailed him
>>instructing him to check that the clutch disc fits onto the trans
>>mainshaft
>>and make sure he uses the alignment tool when bolting the clutch
>>components
>>together. He is doing this all in his driveway and is too far for me to
>>assist.
>
> That's a good gesture on your part. Making sure the clutch disc fits
> (and the correct part has been supplied) is a simple check that can
> save you from a headache on reinstallation.
>
>>BTW I am not sure if it is easier to pull the engine or pull the trans.
>>Which is easier?
>
> First off I've never done one of these clutches on the ground with the
> vehicle on jack stands, but the procedure I use should apply fine.
>
> I support the engine with a brace up top and take off the exhaust
> system and drive shafts. With the transmission supported separately,
> I'll then lower the sub frame, then lower the engine/transmission
> enough to remove all of the bolts around the bell housing, starter and
> other various components attached to the transmission. Lower a little
> more and remove.
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"dave AKA vwdoc1" <vwdoc1.RemoveThis@hotmail.com> wrote:

>GEEZ I have lift envy! lol
>I have worked at my buddy's shop and he lets me use the lift for harder
>jobs. It makes life easy and the job go quicker. One day I will get one!
>
>
>So do you recommend to the OP that it is an "easy" job or ????

Hard for me to say for sure because I'm not too certain on his
background experience with such repairs. To be honest, a quattro takes
a bit longer due to the fact that more parts need to be removed. I
specialize on these vehicles and have been doing these repairs for
years on end. What may be a walk in the park for me could very well
turn out to be a nightmare for him. Providing he has the correct
technical information, tools and equipment, and most importantly,
time, he should be ok. If any problems arise I'd be glad to answer any
questions and give my two cents.
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