So, I have to change the Caddy's clutch soon as it is starting to slip in 2nd and 3rd gear and sometimes 4th when using the nice torque in anger.
Still stock except for Stage 1 software. The torque wave is addictive.
Please advise on what clutch setup I should go for.
Stay with the DMF or go SMF?
Brands?
Where to get?
Pricing?
Motor is a CLC code if that will make any difference.
Thanks in advance.
Caddy 2.0 TDI clutch advise, please
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Caddy 2.0 TDI clutch advise, please
Ryan Demoser
1996 Mk3 Golf VR6
2017 Caddy Maxi Crew Bus 2.0 TDI
2013 Aprilia RSV4 track toy
2021 Aprilia RS660 road bike
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Re: Caddy 2.0 TDI clutch advise, please
everybody and his brother will tell you to put single. I'll be the only one to tell you to stick to the original. Pay the money and put that DMF back in.
Stephan van Tonder - Jhb - Putfontein Benoni
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Re: Caddy 2.0 TDI clutch advise, please
If u plan to mod further and don't care about the drive train noise and Vibrations, and the harder clutch pedal then u can go with smf kit..
Single mass kit - +- 6k
Brand - LMB
Shop - TPH or LMB directly
Dual mass got a nice feel to it, but imo it's weak.
Dual mass kit - +-8.5k
Brand - Sachs (because LUK is a pos)
Shop - goldwagen or alert engine parts
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Single mass kit - +- 6k
Brand - LMB
Shop - TPH or LMB directly
Dual mass got a nice feel to it, but imo it's weak.
Dual mass kit - +-8.5k
Brand - Sachs (because LUK is a pos)
Shop - goldwagen or alert engine parts
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Re: Caddy 2.0 TDI clutch advise, please
Only things I plan on doing further is decat, zorst and lower the suspension slightly.
Thanks Stephan, DMF it will be then.
Thanks Stephan, DMF it will be then.
Ryan Demoser
1996 Mk3 Golf VR6
2017 Caddy Maxi Crew Bus 2.0 TDI
2013 Aprilia RSV4 track toy
2021 Aprilia RS660 road bike
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Re: Caddy 2.0 TDI clutch advise, please
The reason why I don't like going SMF is that DMF was designed SPECIFICALLY to dampen vibration to the drivetrain. When they dropped SMF and went to DMF front damper pulleys became much smaller or in some cases is not even present. When you now put an SMF in there are undamped vibrations which reach the drivetrain and it's much worse in diesel than petrol. So in the long term it is damaging to the gearbox. A lot of guys will do it purely for the cost difference and to heck with the rest. If you plan to drive it still for a long time and don;t want to replace a gearbox - then use the DMF.
That is my 3.5c on that subject. Yes clutch feel etc etc. but there are long term consequences.
this is interesting to read.
https://www.schaeffler.com/remotemedien ... heel_1.pdf
That is my 3.5c on that subject. Yes clutch feel etc etc. but there are long term consequences.
this is interesting to read.
https://www.schaeffler.com/remotemedien ... heel_1.pdf
Stephan van Tonder - Jhb - Putfontein Benoni
'05 Audi A6 3.0L TDI Avant
'09 Touareg 3l TDI
'13 VW CC 2l tdi (repair project)
'05 Touareg v10
Perfect Power dealer. I do dyno tuning.
'05 Audi A6 3.0L TDI Avant
'09 Touareg 3l TDI
'13 VW CC 2l tdi (repair project)
'05 Touareg v10
Perfect Power dealer. I do dyno tuning.