What clutch do I buy?

[ValG40]

Hello, I am the happy new owner of Steve Morris' genesis conversion 
The clutch slips when the charger kicks in, its still very much drivable in normal situations I just want to get it sorted sooner rather than later
Im just wondering because im a tad lost, what clutch would you guys recommend? ive looked through the forum and all that keeps popping out to me are helix clutches and big price tags, i dont really want to spend a ridiculous amount of money i just want something usable as its a daily but something that can still take some abuse from time to time

Im not too sure on bhp or torque figures i presume its pretty standard

Are the standard G40 clutches from the likes of gsf up to this or shall I look elsewhere?

Also,
How big of a job is it to replace a clutch and are there any special tools needed? im fairly confident that i can do it myself (touch wood) and i do have a haynes manual im just wondering if anyones got any experience with it?

Cheers 

[PeteG40]

its doable in an afternoon with a basic kit tbh (as long as you have driveshaft spline tools)  just lots easier with a friend and a haynes manual!!


i'd recommend a decent make (LUK etc) mk4 polo 16v clutch kit- early one with AFH engine code.  Decent price, bolt on to a g40 and i know a few people, including myself have used them on g40s with up to about 150bhp.

Should be under a ton.

[ValG40]

Cheers mate ill have a look 

When you say driveshaft spline tools what do you mean, are they the same sort of bit as whats needed for head bolts?
My minds gone blank

[AlexG40]

Yes. Smaller version of the bits for headbolts.

[ValG40]

Nice one,

Does anyone have any thoughts on clutches from cg Motorsport?  They seem quite reasonable

[hayesey]

I'd just get a standard LUK clutch from GSF or similar.  Unless you're planning on big power I don't see any point in spending more money.  As Pete said, they list the same part for an early 6n polo AFH engine (1.4 16v) too. 

[Jezza-7]

For the driveshafts you want this, (cant remember what size think its M8)


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/M8-SPLINE-BIT-12-point-10mm-HEX-DRIVE-75mm-LONG-/250996535869?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item3a708f323d

[grungeisdead]

drivesshaft spline is M8, jez is correct

a 200mm 16v clutch and pressure plate will be fine for your power output

[ValG40]

Ahh that's good I have a set of those 

Before I press the buy button is this what I need?

http://www.gsfcarparts.com/189vg1760

I've looked on eurocarparts and they are cheaper and have a selection but they don't specify if its for a 16v or not   

[ValG40]

Whilst im still online ......
I've just had a look at someone's reg plate from auto trader to get the right car, and it's come up with a selection on 3 on eurocarparts, the first LUK one is this,

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Volkswagen_Polo+Hatch_1.4_1998/p/car-parts/car-transmission/clutch-and-associated-parts/clutch-kit/?641440620&1&3e8ded596b830d76e7475e071dfb0f2664a82ee2&000069

(If the link works)
it still doesn't specify 16v or not
The other LUK one out of the 3 has a £50+ price and still doesn't give me any detail on it, surely there both for 16v because I used a reg but why such a difference in price?

[PeteG40]

that looks right.

is the other 200mm (200mmm is size you want)

also if you use clutch25 get a discount.

Alternatively use the euro part number on carparts4less to check price - as these are just euro without the counter, just online!

[ValG40]

If anything the more expensive LUK clutch kit gives me less information :/ lol, there both 200mm it's just that ones £93 an the others £142

[ValG40]

I've brought a standard LUK one for a 16v came to £102, turns out the more expensive one is for a gti

Now to find the time