LUK vs SACHS Clutch kit

ticki · Post by **ticki** » Tue Mar 27, 2007 12:07 pm

Getting a new clutch fitted soon, and the garage reckons that LUK are just the same if not better than SACHS .

Whats your opinion?

Luke'sGti · Post by **Luke'sGti** » Tue Mar 27, 2007 12:59 pm

the only reason i voted for sachs is because i have just had it installed today - i will collect the car later on and post tomorrow as to how i think it is. Never heard of LUK sorry

Si_GTi · Post by **Si_GTi** » Tue Mar 27, 2007 1:14 pm

I had the OEM clutch installed when my old one expired. The guy who fitted it did a great job and it is not heavy or awkward in any way. I presume LUK is the OEM option?

ticki · Post by **ticki** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 7:45 am

CymruPolo wrote:Slightly off topic question ... is the clutch inside the gearbox?

The reason I'm asking is I got my sachs clutch kit put in with the reconditioned gearbox and now I want to get my original gearbox back in (long story).

The gearbox needs to be removed to gain access to the clutch. But is not actually inside the gear box but rather between the engine block and the gearbox.

Luke'sGti · Post by **Luke'sGti** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 9:09 am

Got my sachs clutch kit installed a few days ago - it has to be said i'm over the moon with it i'd definately recommend it 100%

ticki · Post by **ticki** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 9:35 am

Cheers man, My garage 'Volksentre' a VAG specialist is really pushing me to use the LUK clutch, god knows why, but they claim they have fitted these hundreds of times and never had anyone come back with problems.

ticki · Post by **ticki** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 9:37 am

Looks LUK is the OME clutch by looks of things

http://www.lukclutch.com/

Tigz · Post by **Tigz** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 11:10 am

I used to work for LUK.
I made the ulta large tractor clutches!

LUK makes most of the aftermarket clutches for the UK market.
Buy a clutch from Euro car parts, or GSF chances are it'll be made by LUK.

Edit.
Sorry, forgot to add, theres not a lot in it.
LUK clutch should be cheaper.
But will be cheaper for the dealer to buy (they'll buy a lot of them so will make more money selling it to you!)

Just make sure you call ECP and GFS to ask for a price from then before you give the dealer the go-ahead.
It will be the same part, but much cheaper.

Also heres the link for Sachs
http://www.proven-products.co.uk/produc ... utches.htm

Luke'sGti · Post by **Luke'sGti** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 11:53 am

Just so you know with regards to pricing - I was charged Â£92 for the sachs clutch kit plus v.a.t.

Hope that helps

Ian_R · Post by **Ian_R** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 6:48 pm

Tjhe Origanl that came out mine was a Valeo One !

ticki · Post by **ticki** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 8:15 am

Same here Valeo on mine. Gets it new LUK in today.

Mouse_GTI · Post by **Mouse_GTI** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 10:07 am

What's the main advantages to the Sachs clutch, other than it being nicer to use

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