I really like this site. The tech articles are very well thought out and presented and have been invaluable in bring my car back from the dead (or near-dead). Now,I'll be needing a clutch soon on my '97 Passat. The car is lightly modified, with a K03 hybrid turbo, stage II chip and .205 nozzles.
I have read about people simply going to a VR6 clutch kit and winding up with gear rattle at idle due to the disc hub/spring design being different for a clutch designed for the gas engine - maybe stiffer- allowing the diesel harmonics to rattle the trans.
Anyway, I was wondering if there has been any experience with a good clutch upgrade for these cars that includes the stronger pressure plate but has the TDI specific disc/hub/spring design.
Here is what I have found:
MJM Autohaus sells a power clutch kit:
http://www.mjmautohaus.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=2_9_32_64_494_2000
This kit looks to contain a "upgraded" OEM disc which I guess has different lining material. Very expensive, and who knows if the disc is right otherwise.
Bora Parts has this kit on sale:
http://shopping.boraparts.com/product_info.php?products_id=222
I plan to use my stock flywheel, so its cheaper than the Power Clutch kit from MJM.
Trouble is, with all the cross referencing, cross application and consolidation that goes on in the auto parts world, its hard to know what you are getting. Ideally I'd like to get the stronger PP with the TDI disc, and am thinking I may have to go to the dealer and pay the premium for a disc.
Any guidance would be much appreciated.
I have read about people simply going to a VR6 clutch kit and winding up with gear rattle at idle due to the disc hub/spring design being different for a clutch designed for the gas engine - maybe stiffer- allowing the diesel harmonics to rattle the trans.
Anyway, I was wondering if there has been any experience with a good clutch upgrade for these cars that includes the stronger pressure plate but has the TDI specific disc/hub/spring design.
Here is what I have found:
MJM Autohaus sells a power clutch kit:
http://www.mjmautohaus.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=2_9_32_64_494_2000
This kit looks to contain a "upgraded" OEM disc which I guess has different lining material. Very expensive, and who knows if the disc is right otherwise.
Bora Parts has this kit on sale:
http://shopping.boraparts.com/product_info.php?products_id=222
I plan to use my stock flywheel, so its cheaper than the Power Clutch kit from MJM.
Trouble is, with all the cross referencing, cross application and consolidation that goes on in the auto parts world, its hard to know what you are getting. Ideally I'd like to get the stronger PP with the TDI disc, and am thinking I may have to go to the dealer and pay the premium for a disc.
Any guidance would be much appreciated.