Audi TT MK1 Quattro Clutch Change Guide

This is a long video, because its a long job! Typically its an all day job- i can trim it down to 6 hours but i've done it countless times, and that's only if there's no issues along the way. If yore tackling this for the first time, it's well worth investing half an hour in seeing how it's done properly.
Changing the clutch on the Audi TT Quattro is a big job because of how much you have to remove to get access. the transfer box makes it a bit of a pig! Garages charge a lot of money for this job - i charge a fair amount aswell as its the biggest job barring engine removal that i undertake.
**This video will potentially save you a few hundred quid, and took me an extra couple of hours on the initial job, as well as a few hours editing to be able to help you save money, so please, if this does help you out, consider dropping me a few £££ to say thanks - link below.**
Take your time, make sure you've got everything you need before you start, and get stuck in. Good luck!
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[@mikemaher4994]

Massive help, gearbox currently on garage floor, part way through, constantly referring to video. Really appreciate it.

[@sydriannevermore8442]

This video has been an immense help since the nipple end of my slave broke and dropping the trans and swapping it along with a new clutch. Thanks Man For The Help. From Cali

[@BWSTT]

Glad to be of assistance!

[@polopower21]

Thanks for the vid dude. Iv done two clutch / flywheel jobs on my mk4 platforms and thanks to your vids it made life so easy. Much respect.🤘

[@TheSubieSanctuary]

Did the job today! First time ever touching an audi. Couldnt have done it without you!

[@jm4gaming886]

Not a fun job is it

[@Wood-In-My-Eye]

Wow! Seems so simple! I should’ve never offered my mother-in-law to replace her clutch. Wow. This is definitely a job. I miss doing easy clutch’s. Cheers!

[@TheParrottBros]

Great video mate, You can feel how hot and hard the job is top work

[@stevesloan6775]

Your video has an advertisement ever four minutes on average, but..... your videos are worth their weight in gold and are the only channels videos I’ve ever said that about before. Knowledge building business!!🤜🏼🤛🏼🍀🍀🍀😎🇦🇺

[@eclectarama]

Nice video, Bryn. Thanks for taking the time to make it. I'm watching this after the event [well, almost] - just buttoning up the last few bits and pieces now. Mine was the first time and it took me a fair while but I figured that the cautious approach was the best approach! Cheers.

[@Audi_Geek95]

I am gonna be doing my clutch here in a few days you posted this just in time great video man very helpful👍🏻

[@julesmatthews2178]

Bryn did a complete clutch today for me Great guy I’m using him in future 💪

[@petesky007]

Superb video. I wouldn't tackle that by myself but great to see someone share their obvious knowledge and experience on how to do this. Given the number of awkward steps involved then it's clearly a job for someone who knows what they are doing. How to find those knowledgeable people is another matter...

[@BWSTT]

My videos have always served 2 purposes- Firstly to aid those with the base skill set to be able to tackle jobs they are unfamiliar with. Secondly to show potential customers that they can trust that i know what i’m doing. You seem to have noticed both reasons lol

[@petesky007]

@@BWSTT I wish you good luck. I still have my Mk1 TT I bought 19 years now, still on the same original clutch. It can't go on forever so wondered how complex the job is and now I know: it's a job for a pro.

[@BWSTT]

Wow! Its always nice knowing that there are 1 owner TTs still out there- and ive heard of the clutches lasting 150-200k miles if treated properly

[@isaiahrichards9319]

I pray to God I won't need this video anytime soon, thanks for the detailed info though!

[@ScottPC]

Some dedication filming this whole job!! I wouldn’t wanna do the job let alone film it too!! Very helpful!

[@jonathanjackson1222]

Hi Bryn, I’ve messaged you via Facebook re work on my TT

[@stevesloan6775]

Brother seeing this and then seeing your new shop makes me smile from ear to ear. 🤜🏼🤛🏼🇦🇺🍀🍀🍀😎 Thanks heaps for all your videos... I’ve learned so much from you. 🙏🏻

[@kevinfaulkner9859]

You made it look easy , but you know your stuff, great filming...

[@kraighancock670]

yeah I watched this video 7 times through and through to get my trans out worked as expected!!!! thank you so much!!!

[@BWSTT]

You’re welcome!

[@icecoldcola08]

Absolute legend!! I've been working on 1.8t 20vs for about 4 years. Know them like the back of my hands. Until I went to a quattro haha! I had no idea how to deal with the prop shaft. Now I know thanks to you ❤️ thanks brother

[@wattjob69]

Where are you located?? I got some projects need done... willing to drive for repair but not pay the scam shops around my town... I need clutch and exhaust work. My interior smells like exhaust and I can feel the co2 in my brain every time I drive the car.

[@tonyhillyard7163]

That is a terrific video, all the information you could possibly need. Thanks very much for all your efforts Bryan. I look forward to the next one. Tony

[@thorsteinelstadolsen2005]

great jo and that you too the time too talk with no stress and all the filming was great too!! I a need too see this before I take the change of a clutch of my Seat Ibiza Cupra

[@dennisb5319]

Nice work bryn, some good tips mentally noted.

[@jhyde2129]

Great video! It’s the only complete video for a clutch job on a Quattro Mk1 TT. I’m getting the dreaded DMF “clunk” on my ‘01 225 roadster, so it’s time. Hope your shoulder is better.Thanks for helping keep the MK1 TT alive!!

[@cidkplas]

Thank you mate, your video is really helpful, i needed this. I have to change my clutch on my S3 1.8T as it gave up on my way back home, i'm going for a single mass flywheel this time.

[@chris010281]

Got this job to do tomorrow I think this video will came in very useful

[@markdavis5283]

You really keep it simple!! After watching your video, I pretty much think that I do it myself!! I was shifting from 2nd to 3rd and the gears ground a bit. I felt something come loose. Probably the gear fork. I lost everything but third gear. The transmission is stuck in third gear. I limped home in third gear. So, hopefully I take the gear box out and inspect it and hopefully I'm not too much in the woods!

[@morgrym84]

Mate, you deserve more subscribers:) Awesome videos, informative and helpfull. Thanks for sharing.

[@stuartwinstanley4949]

Another fantastic video from the tt guru 👍😀

[@janneikavalko4914]

Great video! I was able to do the job. The most awful part was getting gearbox back as whole. It has to be literally totally aligned with engine and it helps if you rotate engine at same time. Definetely needs two people, if no previous experience. Thanks again!

[@BWSTT]

Glad it's all sorted

[@paulsimpson2232]

@@BWSTT 😀

[@FabioCordeiroYT]

Very good! These are the videos that are needed 👍I will do my clutch too

[@VicBansal]

Hey mate just wanted to say a massive thank you for this. Did this job couple days back and your vid was super helpful. Liked & subscribed!

[@BWSTT]

Brilliant, glad i could be of help!

[@BWSTT]

Gary Shanks, thanks for the pint! The new flywheel bolts come with loctite on them from factory, and the pressure plate bolts don't need any - if you want to use some though (for the pressure plate) then medium strength will suffice.

[@redqs_2005]

Great work Bryn.....excellent....👍👍

[@simonsherwood7169]

nicely done,,,even when working on the floor

[@fynnyw7774]

Great video! I don't even own a tt but still awesome to watch🤣

[@yammy1000]

Looks like an absolute mission to do on your own!

[@lobostechnologies4298]

Super helpful bro and can’t wait to share my MK1 build !! Currently in the shop replacing all this since I can’t do it myself haha cheers! 🥴🦾🏎💨

[@iantestro9304]

OMG what a job. Well done mate, great video.

[@colinbell9636]

Cracking video fella 👍🏻 definitely something I’ll leave to you though 😂 it’s a little bit out my range.

[@finlay230]

great vid, thanks !

[@pequod1]

Cool tip with the slave cylinder, thanks!

[@Wood-In-My-Eye]

My wife got so upset when I told her that the plm makes it so much easier to land on the carrier. She said “yeah it’s still stressful for them!” That Chief Life and all knowing the Pilots. You do make it look pretty easy. Yet that’s why your a fighter pilot and not a WSO. Fly Navy!

[@BWSTT]

Ermmmm

[@chrisenright7003]

Bloody brilliant video. Reminded me of doing a gearbox change on a Celica GT4 although the TT is way easier.

[@marioramirez2058]

Thanks for the great video!! I'm doing mine next weekend! Cheers

[@rdprecordings4739]

Thanks mate this video is super handy, I def need to change my clutch Some Time soon!

[@itchybumautos]

Thanks looks slightly easier than the xtrail I not long done. Great tip for the slave cylinder. Why have I never thought of that before. Also great advice about those tricky bolts. Looking forward to doing it on the weekend

[@BWSTT]

Enjoy! Hopefully this has helped prevent some head scratching moments, and you can just fly through the job :)

[@misterdroneboy8999]

Great video as always mate

[@staskai37]

Well done mate , great job 👍 thank you

[@monoton9597]

My synchro is bad. My clutch is bad too. I am planning swapping transmission since I need to drop it anyways, and this video makes me to pay mechanic rather than doing it by myself hahaha

[@smgeraldo]

Hi Bryan, well done mate, very professional, will be requiring your services soon, location Derby, will be in touch👍👍

[@delmarvaaireinc7742]

You're a badass, thanks for sharing your craft.

[@radonvon3120]

Good video! My clutch is starting to slip in my 02 tt so I’m going to be doing this soon

[@stevesloan6775]

Brother I’m taking out my gearbox tomorrow. Dreaded selector fork pin by the looks of it.

[@redqs_2005]

That's my car and I wouldn't trust anyone else to look after it....👍

[@ianhutcheon9424]

Great video bud

[@stevesloan6775]

Watching this video again... looking for the clutch bleeding process.😉🤜🏼🤛🏼🍀🇦🇺😎

[@stevesloan6775]

Good sun shade setup.🤜🏼🤛🏼🍀😎🇦🇺

[@TheSubieSanctuary]

Excellent video! Thanks

[@mattvann8553]

BIG job mate, fair play to you!

[@stevesloan6775]

Great music... suit your video perfectly. 😏

[@vicelse8980]

Thank you. Don't ask me how I learned a dual mass flywheel won't work with a single mass pressure plate. South Bend Clutch was grand in swapping out for the right parts, months after the purchase. . Shipping charge only.

[@BWSTT]

That was decent of them!

[@vicelse8980]

It seems everyone who gets involved with the car, wants it to succeed. It's the getting there. This summer will be the wind deflector and installing hydraulics for the top. Thank you again for your direction and suggestions. Without you, this would not be possible for me. @@BWSTT

[@j.stattikk8886]

amazing video man. thank you you killed it

[@haggismuncher4543]

You are the man great video very helpful

[@gilamesse]

Please do a video of the transfer case removal

[@mp-ez1it]

Very helpful vinteo…I need this tool and can’t find :(

[@stevesloan6775]

That clutch slave trick is awesome! Lol... I’m about to build a T9 for a mk1 with a trick Titan slave. I might just employ your trick too make it a bit easier to bleed.

[@stevesloan6775]

Could use the same pump it up style for a slave on a bias pedal box. They’re notoriously hard to bleed sometimes.

[@robertearner242]

Great video, thank you!

[@lauredavid9320]

I am just in the process to have to change my clutch on my TT Sline 2009. In France, the whole job cost just under 2000 Euros in a garage .. for 7hrs work. 🤦🏻‍♀️😱

[@anthonynewcome128]

great vid mate......

[@russflyin]

good to watch, still waiting for you to come do mine in nuneaton :)

[@paulp96275]

Bryn fanbloodytastic on your own technically an awkward job on your back top lad 👍👨🏻‍🏭

[@eliteap_]

Nice video man! Turbo removal next ;) haha

[@BWSTT]

It's filmed ready for editing ;)

[@TheNorville2]

@@BWSTT This one i have to see

[@2747scout]

Great video... the music makes it look fun, which it is until it sucks 50% of the way. subscribing because you deserve it over samcrac or hoovie

[@BWSTT]

Cheers for the support, I appreciate it!

[@darrenweber3308]

Thanks for the tutorial and all the tips and tricks! I couldn't help buy notice you not saying anything about doing the rear main seal while you're in there. Was this in a separate video that I've missed? I'm about to be doing a power build on my TT Quattro Roadster with a BEA engine. I'll be switching to a Clutch Masters 01M6SPDSTG3CK kit which is marketed as "stage 3". I'm also pairing it with a Clutch Masters FW017AL 14lb single pound flywheel. I'm aware that I cannot count of this flywheel to absorb vibration like the stock dual mass does, and I'll learn to control that as I get used to the new setup. I'm also aware that adding power increases vibration. To counter this, I'll be upgrading the stock harmonic damper to a Fluidampr, which uses viscous silicon and all kinds of engineering to absorb extra vibration caused by removing the stock dual mass flywheel and adding power. This Fluidampr adds about 1lb to the harmonic damper, which means my 14lb flywheel will effectively become a 15lb flywheel. That being said, it's still a lot lighter than stock.

[@davewlanglois]

If you can do this one handed, I’m pretty sure I can pull this off now…a lot of rolling around on the old back though, might take a few days to recover;)

[@stevesloan6775]

Brother you should get yourself a big sheet of cardboard to chuck under the car. That’s shizz is slippery and makes it bulk easy to slide around under the TT, plus great in cold conditions to stop you freezing you core temp. Sharing is caring🤜🏼🤛🏼🇦🇺🍀🍀🍀😎

[@chadrautenbach574]

Howsit man, recon you could do a video on doing the hydraulic line for the clutch 🤣

[@ArtByAusup]

Amazing detail on this - you're a champ! My 225 Quattro is about to need a clutch job too, so I'm already saving for the bill. I was wondering if you'd ever recommend a lightweight flywheel, or "Stage 1-2" clutches on these cars (and whether they're significantly affect comfort as far as noise, stiffness of pedal, etc.) - I'm running stock internals and an APR tune, and though theoretically I'm pulling about 275 horsepower and 275 lb.ft of torque at the crank, I very much doubt the real values are anywhere near that, and I don't foresee myself putting enough money into the car that it'd ever go over the 320 wheel horsepower range. Thank you for all the great videos - tutorials like this are an absolute lifesaver!

[@Al-qv5vs]

Excellent stuff.

[@joshyboi8]

I’m guessing this will be the same on a 8L S3? Brilliant video! I need to do my clutch shortly so I’m hoping it’s the same

[@BWSTT]

Yeah its the same, have fun!

[@MRPK1967]

Excellent diy tutorial mate. Doing mine soon with uprated kit. Any top tips what to go for at 4-500bhp?

[@BWSTT]

The Sachs 4 puk clutch plate with stock DMF and pressure plate is good for 500bhp all day long

[@InternalPrimate06]

Great stuff

[@gaetanoabbate629]

Video eccellente! Grazie !!!

[@alphamalelm]

Is there no pilot bearing?? About to do mine didn’t see you change one out

[@mr.donuts1261]

Man my car has been at the shop for over a month now I could have done this myself

[@johndonaldson4645]

Are you best to do the haldex oil’s while you have room to do other maintenance work at the same time

[@paulhesse621]

Major wrestling match. It may be easier to just un-do the engine and trany and drop them out together. That is what I am going to do. Then I can service some other items as well. Yes, AUDI everything they build is a pain! I worked for the dealer for 20 years.

[@BWSTT]

I dunno, wrestling the gearbox on with the engine out of the car isn’t exactly a peace of cake, since the engine can move around. Ive never managed to remove and refit the engine in a day, yet I’ve managed cambelt clutch and service in a day

[@stevesloan6775]

UK... TT’s look like they take a good hammering corrosion wise. You guys need some type of under car high pressure clean drive throughs. For the under-car clean feel... and too wash the saltiness off.😂😂😂🤜🏼🤛🏼🍀🇦🇺🎄🎁😎

[@paulsimpson2232]

I would like to give you an update on this , which recently i have done , From Audi you only can buy the two small seals and the main big one is no longer available from the dealer ...im in the process of buying these from a seal manufacturer., Hopefully they will be the same size....

[@BWSTT]

Yep been discontinued for a while, luckily for me i never remove the transfer boxes now, but yes its worth people who may have been considering splitting it knowing that its not really an option now

[@Eddy-th3kc]

R Should replace all bolts everytime? Clutch pressure plate and flywheel? Just OEM bolts or upgraded? Thanks

[@robbiemx11]

This is a great video! I am going to attempt this at home on my S3 8L. Is it possible to remove the box without removing the subframe if I split the box from the transfer box on the car?

[@BWSTT]

If you really want to struggle you can try, but in short, no.

[@mp-ez1it]

i w8 clutch kit and try do it...the only thing that make me wonder is why no1 say about timing marks on clutch..if u put it wrong u will get wrong timing when change belt

[@BWSTT]

It can only be fitted one way- the crank has one offset bolt hole

[@seapcat666]

Hi , what about the yellow markings on Mass flywheel , do they have to line up ???

[@supertruckertroy]

uhh hello I'm changing clutch out 01 tt .. you made mention of using clutch for a v6 those will interchange no problems?? and thank you for the videos much appreciated

[@Anthony-gp7kw]

i need some help so i changed my audi tt clutch, and after the clutch pedals seems really soft to push, it grinds going into reverse and some gears are hard to shift into (for the fed)

[@john9546z]

Thank You!!!

[@blackpgaming4428]

Where are your safety specs my good sir? great video by the way.

[@davidromell2012]

Hi, do you know if there is any different in which smf clutch kit that fits for Audi TT mk1 1.8T Quattro 225hk? I have a year 1999 and can’t find any kit that is compatible with my chassi number. Thanks for this grate Chanel 😃👍🏻

[@simon666houston]

Will be doing this so . What is the best clutch to use with a mapped 225 MK1 Thanks

[@adamwhittaker5116]

My TT is locking in first and reverse gear could this be a warped pressure plate the hydraulic s are all new

[@shirayluo2213]

hi. thank you so much for your video I see that the front lower arm and front subframe including the dogbones have to be removed in order to do this work, right?

[@ruudenleonautos]

ihave done the exacte same thing on my own tt quattro, the only problem i have after bleeding under pressure. when i hit the clutch, the pedal feels fine the only thing is the clutch wont engage, you can weel it press against the flywheel but wont engage someone have a tip?