MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: johnboy07 on December 14, 2010, 08:30:01 pm

Title: Possible stupidity on the way
Post by: johnboy07 on December 14, 2010, 08:30:01 pm: Im contemplating doing the clutch change on my golf. Am i being a tad stupid. On previous cars i have done almost everything. Im not worried about undertaking the work and hopeing to save myself some money. Apart from stripping the car, removing driveshafts ect Are there any other bits i should be aware of.

Will the clutch need adjusting. do i need vcds for anything.

Also does the gearbox come away without dropping an engine mount to lower that side to slide the gearbox off the locators.

Or should i stop being tight and pay a garage.
Title: Re: Possible stupidity on the way
Post by: edd666999 on December 14, 2010, 08:33:01 pm: doooo it :notworthy: :notworthy:

**im fully aware this doesnt help
Title: Re: Possible stupidity on the way
Post by: PDT on December 14, 2010, 08:36:11 pm: I find the mk5 platform harder to work on than most other cars with gearbox related work.
Title: Re: Possible stupidity on the way
Post by: TrickGTI on December 14, 2010, 08:38:32 pm: If Youv got a pretty good mechanical mind then go for it no vag com or adjusting needed as it's hydraulic :smiley:
Title: Re: Possible stupidity on the way
Post by: Aaron_RJ on December 14, 2010, 08:39:27 pm: is fine todo you will need to remove n/s gearbox mount and an extra pair of hands to help remove gearbox
Title: Re: Possible stupidity on the way
Post by: johnboy07 on December 14, 2010, 08:43:16 pm: ooo lovely. i may even take some photos to help people if there also feel crazy in the future. Just cant justify paying someone else if i could probably do it myself. Also i have a few mechanics as friends, which i could ask for help if i get stuck.

Will wait for a while though as my clutch hasnt slipped for a while now. weirdly it slipped at stage one and now im stage 2+ it hasnt.

think i will be buying a haynes manual just in case
Title: Re: Possible stupidity on the way
Post by: damoegan on December 14, 2010, 08:45:04 pm: I will be doing the same thing once I save for a new clutch...
Title: Re: Possible stupidity on the way
Post by: damoegan on December 14, 2010, 08:47:17 pm: Quote from: PDT on December 14, 2010, 08:36:11 pm
I find the mk5 platform harder to work on than most other cars with gearbox related work.

Dave, have you ever done a box/clutch change on a mk4 Ibiza Cupra? Feck its tight, box needs to come out at a stupid angle. Even with a engine mount off its very tight....
Title: Re: Possible stupidity on the way
Post by: PDT on December 14, 2010, 09:08:09 pm: Same with most modern cars tbh, have done a few ibiza tdi's which arent too bad.
Title: Re: Possible stupidity on the way
Post by: humkar on December 14, 2010, 10:36:32 pm: Yeh go for it! You'll be in a better position to know if it's doable once you're doing it. Lol :grin:

Best of luck to you.
Title: Re: Possible stupidity on the way
Post by: MAT ED30 on December 14, 2010, 10:42:56 pm: The guys at vwr must have it down to a fine art as I have seen them take a box it pretty quick. Done a few in my time but always had to loosen up the engine mounts just gives you that little bit room/give you need
Title: Re: Possible stupidity on the way
Post by: joesgti on December 15, 2010, 10:31:56 am: fcuk that!!
Title: Re: Possible stupidity on the way
Post by: johnboy07 on December 15, 2010, 09:11:19 pm: lol not something you would attempt the joe.

Is a little crazy but most things on cars are simple enough with the right tools and some know how. seem confident now. we shall soon see how much of a good idea this is.
Title: Re: Possible stupidity on the way
Post by: gazbutS3 on December 15, 2010, 09:17:03 pm: I would do my own clutch if I had a ramp/4 poster, its not something I would do on my back on the drive on axle stands
Title: Re: Possible stupidity on the way
Post by: h4rdy on December 15, 2010, 09:20:03 pm: Quote from: gazbutS3 on December 15, 2010, 09:17:03 pm
I would do my own clutch if I had a ramp/4 poster, its not something I would do on my back on the drive on axle stands

Same as no problem but not on the drive in the snow!
Title: Re: Possible stupidity on the way
Post by: MAT ED30 on December 15, 2010, 10:08:21 pm: I have a few times :rolleye: sat the gearbox on top of a jack and jacked it up on to the side of the engine :rolleye: