Change Car Clutch Volkswagen Transporter

Change Car Clutch

Technical 3h30 ~350€
Temps estimé 3h30
Coût estimé ~350€
Difficulté Technical
Motorisations
Transporter T3 1980-1998 4
  • 1.6 D Diesel (CS)
  • 1.9 i Gas (DH)
  • 2.0 Gas (CV)
  • 2.1 i Gas (MV)
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 3h30
Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly 9h00

What is a Volkswagen Transporter clutch?

The clutch is a device that smoothly couples the gearbox to the engine without jerking. Most manual gearbox cars use a single-disc diaphragm clutch. Robotised gearboxes started with single clutch and now use dual-clutch systems.

When should you change the Volkswagen Transporter clutch?

The clutch is a wear part that should be changed at the first signs of weakness. Clutch life is approximately 150,000 km but varies greatly with driving style and journey type. Warning symptoms: difficulty changing gears, clutch slip under acceleration, jerking when moving off, rubbing noise.

Is it difficult to change the Volkswagen Transporter clutch kit?

Difficulty level 4/5: technically moderately difficult, requiring specific tools (workshop crane, disc centring mandrel). The method involves: drain gearbox oil, remove driveshafts, remove starter, disconnect gearbox cables, remove gearbox, replace mechanism/disc/bearing, refit gearbox and components, refill gearbox oil, bleed hydraulic clutch circuit if applicable.

2 générations couvertes

Génération Période Motorisations Carburant
Transporter T2 1967-1979 1967-1979 1.6 Gas (AD), 1.6 Gas (AE), 1.6 Gas (AF), 1.6 Gas (AS), 1.6 Gas (B), 1.6 Gas (C), 1.7 Gas (CA), 1.7 Gas (CB), 1.7 Gas (CD), 1.7 Gas (CE), 1.7 Gas (EA), 1.8 Gas (AN), 1.8 Gas (AP), 1.8 Gas (AT), 1.8 Gas (AW), 1.8 Gas (ED), 2.0 Gas (CJ), 2.0 Gas (GD), 2.0 Gas (GE) Gas
Transporter T3 1980-1998 1980-1998 1.6 D Diesel (CS), 1.9 i Gas (DH), 2.0 Gas (CV), 2.1 i Gas (MV) Diesel, Gas