MK7 Golf R Clutch Replacement DIY

Tips and tricks to help you when replacing the manual transmission clutch in a mark 7 and 7.5 Golf R.

[@mphochabalala3293]

I dnt own a car at the moment but am looking at a Golf R manual as my first and i was searching for issues associated with it. Loved the video by the way

[@OneandOnlyNeo]

Great content 👍 keep them video’s coming. I am in the middle of taking my Golf R transmission out as well and having a hard time removing those couple bolts on the upper side of the transfer case. The space there is so confined 😬

[@slypig24]

Thanks for a great guide and information. It's very helpful. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺

[@ThisIsInput]

A DMF is good for NVH. I went the SMF route once and I hated the resonance it cause throughout the car in specific RPM ranges. Great video though. I will be using this for my replacement in the spring.

[@jamstersmith4625]

I could never take on this but good job. I've just had mine replaced and went for a helix clutch and they say it can handle stage 3 with a stock feel and I have to say its true. There is no clutch noise at all and the peddle is only a little harder. I don't even need to think about it. I haven't given it any yet as it's the first few days. Waiting for the next video to see how yours is

[@royson345]

Thanks flr those tips! Going to be doing a clutch on my mk6 r, im guessing the process ia pretty similar. Awesome video!

[@julianuk3266]

Appreciate the install tips given. It'll help. How have you found the ECS clutch now that its been installed and used for over a year. I've been looking at that clutch. It could be a very cost effective solution to my slipping Gti Mk7 clutch Did it live up to expectations ? I want to keep the OEM feel as much as possible.

[@mortont1210]

I'm getting ready change my clutch on a 2016 Golf R. I would like to know if you can provide a copy of the Transmission Bolt Template. Great Video

[@steinwaydoyle]

Awesome video

[@billynguyen710]

Nice video!

[@jameshole4431]

Great video

[@PurplerainTTV]

Was a standard 3 ton jack “tall” enough to get the transmission out from under the car? Or able to jack it up high enough I guess is the real question

[@brdpit]

How’s the clutch holding up?

[@tatligil]

@CANADIAN Videos Thanks for ultra detailed video., i have a question., i have a Mk7 Golf 1.6 TDI (5 speed manual transmission)., So do you know is there single mass or dual mass flywheel? my car., Best regards..

[@canadianvideos6094]

Nearly all new cars and especially four cylinder cars with manual transmissions will come with a dual mass flywheel. Four cylinder engines have more vibrations due to the combustion firing imbalance that results from having fewer cylinders than a 6 or 8 cylinder engine. The dual mass flywheel absorbs that excess vibration. Speaking of which, I ended up going back to a dual mass flywheel in the end because of this. This car exhibits bad NVH (vibrations and noise) with a single mass flywheel. I couldn’t even floor the throttle below 2,300rpm because it felt like the car was going to fall apart. Above 2,300rpm, totally smooth. The single mass flywheel absorbed all of those vibrations. My 6 cylinder BMW drives way better with a SMF, this car was terrible. Hope this helps.

[@Loopsrainforest]

that plywood is worth more than the clutch nowadays.

[@williamvegors7641]

pilot bearing?

[@irfankos7111]

How is the chatter?

[@SamsungGalaxy-bk1vf]

People do not put you tools on the floor and then put insid you haldex system if you dont want to get grit in it

[@sibzilla]

VW are dicks with some of their requirements - anyone who takes a job on should be discouraged by dumb shit like this. Thanks for the vid, really good to know stuff in here and fair play to taking on the job yourself.