Sach clutch fitted but....

[anorganix]

They're going to replace all parts except for the bearing although only the cover was weak.

The measurement of the cover reflected, that the clamping force and the release force is weak

[john_o]

 

ok so my probably poor knowledge

wouldnt that infer that the clutch would engage easier/slip more likely to occur
but most importantly would that not suggest the opposite to what in theory would be  needed for poor ability to change gear at high rpm? (excessive clamping load)

or is my asssement to simplistic?

Im trying to reconcile Sachs reply with the initial symptoms which to me dont match.

[anorganix]

A weak clamping force is the reason for fast gear change failure at high rpm.
I think that his problem will be solved with this replacement, but I guess we'll just wait and see until it's on the car again.

Cheers mates!

[paulk]

had my  sachs clutch in last week...only done 200 miles so far ..no boost just nice steady driving.It feels a tad lumpy pulling of but other than that it feels fine..fingers crossed its up to the job when the map goes back on

[fuscobal]

Clutch is here. I will install it next week and report back. If it works fine I will get drunk (It's probably the 7th time when I'm pulling out the clutch since I've got the car) !

[Msportman]

It would seem after reading this thread that there are real issues with the MK5 clutches for some. It's a shame as the car is a brilliant package and remapping to these levels should not give issues on a 'performance' clutch!

There is so much more choice on the 1.8t set up....I ran a VR6 Sachs item on my APR Stage 3+ pumping out 350bhp/350lbs and it held it no problem.....cheap as chips from Jabbasport with a singlemass flywheel.

Good luck with it.       

[fuscobal]

Problems here are not torque handling but rather gear engagement smoothness !

[fuscobal]

Ok, the SMF clutch is back on the car. I will have to do some 500-1000kms before I can WOT but the first impressions are positive. Engagement is definately easier !

[danishmkvgti]

Ok, the SMF clutch is back on the car. I will have to do some 500-1000kms before I can WOT but the first impressions are positive. Engagement is definately easier !

I have just recieved my kit, but the bearing is missing, isn't it a part of the kit??? 

[fuscobal]

No, it isn't. You must buy it separately !

[danishmkvgti]

No, it isn't. You must buy it separately !

do you have the partnr?? 

[fuscobal]

I think it's :

0A5 141 671 - release bearing with hydraulic operation

[SachsUK]

Right guys i need to clear a few things up on this thread;

 Firstly this link - http://www.sachsperformance.com/EU/sachs-race-performance-clutch/vw/vw-golf-v-1k1-1003/20-gti-147-kw-102004/index.htm

This is not a link to the official Sachs website, it is just some German blokes who have setup a site and who sell Sachs clutches. Other than this they have no connection with Sachs.

Next this link -  http://www.sachs-boge.co.uk/ is to ZF Trading who import and distribute the Sachs standard/OE parts. This is why the guy on their helpline spoke so much rubbish about the High Performance Flywheel kit - He doesnt know what he is talking about!

If you want to buy or have any problems with your Sachs clutch you need to speak to www.racepads.co.uk. We are the only official UK importer and distributor for Sachs high performance and we have a large network of distributors and fitment centres.


Thanks

Steve
steve@racepads.co.uk

[Msportman]

I've heard of several people now running uprated clutches on stage 1 and 2 Edition 30/S3 who had similar issues....it seems it's a problem that keeps rearing it's ugly head especially considering the cost of these items!

I wonder what the 'real' underlying causes are?

 

[MAT ED30]

No underlying problem it's just the friction plate is only rated to some stock ish figures or upto around 290bhp as mine was one of the first to go on stage one Revo and everything was fine it was just the friction plate could not grip enough