Clutch upgrade questions

[Flygman]

Hey guys!

I am in need of replacing my clutch, and am looking at upgrading and doing all possible maintenance I can while the gearbox is out (within a reasonable budget).

I am leaning towards going with an 034 A4-to-RS4 billet flywheel + LuK RS4 clutch.

Firstly - what alignment tool do I need with that (does the tool differ between A4 and RS4 clutches?)?

Secondly, what other upgrades and might-aswell maintenance is good to do whilst the gearbox is out?


So far I have determined:
Rear main seal (034 upgrade)
Throw-out bearing (034 upgrade)
Shifter stabilizer bushing (JHM Upgrade)
Gearbox mount (Apikol upgrade)

Do I need this rear main seal alignment tool? https://www.ecstuning.com/b-schwaben...ool/lcb175sch/

Is there anything else I need and/or can upgrade (other than fluids & filter)?

I have considered the JHM shifter linkages, but $400 for those feel difficult to justify...

What are your thoughts?

[Audibot]

Slave cylinder and clutch line? The car is ~20 years old, so may be worth looking into.

[Flygman]

Slave cylinder and clutch line? The car is ~20 years old, so may be worth looking into.

Good point!

USP metal slave cylinder & stainless steel clutch line upgrade added.

ECS Driveshaft center support carrier added aswell.

Anything else? :)

[Flygman]

Output & input shaft seals added to the list also!

[Theiceman]

i bought a stock clutch kit 3 years ago , threw it is , it has been fine .. didnt even replace pilot bearing as it looked to be a complete PITA

just threw some lube on it ... good to go

[Flygman]

Understandable. I only want to be in there once and not have to touch it again when I up the power.

[a.four]

Not sure if it’s something you’d consider but I have a new JHM SMFW I’m trying to get rid of and I’d almost certainly take less than what it comes to in any kit.


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[chili dog]

I run the set up you’re considering, OP. I used the clutch alignment tool that came with the Luk rs4 clutch set. You don’t need to buy a separate alignment ring for the 034 rear main seal, it comes with its own.

For the 034 rear main, there’s a channel on the back of it for rtv. I used rtv black along the channel and then on the flat bottom where it meets the oil pan. I wasn’t in a rush so I gave it a while to cure. No leaks after two years and maybe 3k miles.

I also used the oem pilot bearing ECS recommends for their RA4 clutch kit and not the one that comes with the Luk clutch.

Pilot bearing: Genuine Volkswagen Audi - ES#: 279979 Mfg#: 06B105313D

Pon

[Flygman]

Not sure if it’s something you’d consider but I have a new JHM SMFW I’m trying to get rid of and I’d almost certainly take less than what it comes to in any kit.


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PM sent!

I run the set up you’re considering, OP. I used the clutch alignment tool that came with the Luk rs4 clutch set. You don’t need to buy a separate alignment ring for the 034 rear main seal, it comes with its own.

For the 034 rear main, there’s a channel on the back of it for rtv. I used rtv black along the channel and then on the flat bottom where it meets the oil pan. I wasn’t in a rush so I gave it a while to cure. No leaks after two years and maybe 3k miles.

I also used the oem pilot bearing ECS recommends for their RA4 clutch kit and not the one that comes with the Luk clutch.

Pilot bearing: Genuine Volkswagen Audi - ES#: 279979 Mfg#: 06B105313D

Pon

Fantastic, thanks man!