►Replacing the clutch on any car is an extensive job, and that holds true on the Mk7 Volkswagen GTI or Golf R. Cory Calvin, our Motorsport Technician, breaks this job down into easy-to-follow steps to make sure anyone at home can do this job.
Unlike most of our DIYs, this job requires quite a few tools and a few others that you can get by without that simply make the job more headache-free. You can find a full list of tools at 01:00.
The Sach Performance Clutch Kit is a direct replacement for the stock Mk7 clutch. The included flywheel is lightweight and single-mass, reducing weight over stock by roughly 60%. For more information on this clutch kit, click the link below.
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Clutch Release Bearing: https://www.fcpeuro.com/Volkswagen-parts/GTI/Clutch-Release-Bearing/?year=2017&m=49&e=2054&t=6,11&b=8&d=15430&v=?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=mps%20mk%207&utm_content=diy%20clutch
Clutch Alignment Tool: https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/vw-clutch-alignment-tool-cta-6277?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=mps%20mk%207&utm_content=diy%20clutch
Flywheel Bolts(You’ll need a qty of 8) https://www.fcpeuro.com/products?keywords=N90665001?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=mps%20mk%207&utm_content=diy%20clutch
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I love this guy. You are professional. My GTI clutch is gone and I'm not sure in my mechanical breakdown will cover my clutch
It’s not hard lol
Very impressive video, great camera work and commentary!
How much does this cost to get done?
My friend and I did this job (our first time doing it) 3 years ago on jack stands, and it took us 5 hours start to finish. Why it takes others an entire weekend boggles my mind…
Now I need a clutch again, and we will be doing it again. Honestly, we should get it done in 4hrs or less this time.
@FCPEuro is there a way to bleed the slave cylinder if already installed in the transmission? In this video it's bench pressed but I hear that if it's not done in beginning there maybe issues engaging into first / reverse gear.
sorry yes it is………just read it……any chatter from the single mass since originally is a dual mass?
is that a dual mass flywheel?
Awesome video thanks!
So with my Gti clubsport i have to remove the diff?
Will installing a stage 2 clutch on my mk7 gti increased the chance of thrust bearing failure. I’m wondering if there’s any way to do a. Clutch to start bypass. Just for cold starts.
Of course you guys publish this a week after I did this on my R! I did manage to use a couple good references though, so it wasn’t terrible. Did it at my buddy’s house with a lift. A tough job, but saved a load of money and had some fu. With my buddy.
Thanks for adding this video for the idiots trying to DIY!
Great video; but this job is too complex for me to consider.
Awesome video. Just did this on my CC a few months back and these are the steps I went through, with the exception of having to bench press the transmission up on my back. Cory seems very thorough, I would let him work on my car!! Love FCP.
When you should of went DSG.
I have this clutch kit it's awesome. BUT if you daily drive. Get a dual mass flywheel, it chatters a lot.
How different is this job if you have a non pp gti without the lsd?
My friend and I did this job on my MK7 GTI on jack stands. It wasn’t that hard. Took us a couple minutes to put the transmission back in. This was our first time doing a clutch job.
Might have to add subtitles. Very hard to hear.
I gaureentee that if you took this to VW main dealer for this work,then when done lifted the bonnet/hood it would not look the same as before! even more so if you compared it to a untouched one.
Looks like how much is this job?
Awesome DIY plus fun to watch. Excellent!
The latest DYIs you have been producing are great!
Top product
Great video. Audio is a tad quiet.
great thorough how to!
This guy is a beast… great job.
Is it recommended to remove the clutch delay valve within the OE bleeder block on an upgraded clutch?