Hi all,

I've been exploring the site looking for the best information/prices and places to look for a Solid Flywheel Conversion. From what I've found out I need a VR6 Clutch Kit and G60 Flywheel plus bolts.

Taken from bodge's post, these are the parts (hope this helps for someone else too).

VR6 Clutch kit = 021 198 141 A
G60 Flywheel = 028 105 269 BX

Flywheel bolts N90206103 x 6

Clutch bolts N10101001 x 6

Guide Sleeve 02A 141 180 A

 

Looking around at kits we have; (Ignoring Techniclutch)

Darkside Billet G60 Flywheel and Sachs VR6 Clutch Kit 5 Speed 02J / 02A / 02R @ £390 (with VAT) Rated to 300 lbf∙ft
https://www.darksidedevelopments.co.uk/products/darkside-billet-g60-flywheel-and-sachs-vr6-clutch-kit-5-speed-02j-02a-02r.html

 

Valeo Solid Flywheel Conversion @ £359 (With discount today £233) - Rated to 270 lbf∙ft
https://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Skoda_Octavia_1.8_2003/p/car-parts/clutch-and-associated-parts/car-transmission/solid-flywheel-conversion-kit/?633780010&1&41f3acc319fb86bbd4a8048920008fcd00a3fcd1&000299

 

eBay VW VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 1.8T VR6 LUK CLUTCH KIT AND G60 FLYWHEEL WITH BOLTS @ £179
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/362594236687

 

Spoken to VW and they wanted some silly prices Includes sur charge

VR6 Clutch kit = 021 198 141 A = £257.16 (with surcharge)  £286.01)
G60 Flywheel = 028 105 269 BX = £234

- Over £520 for everything including bolts...

 

So I'm really looking for advice on where to go and the best price in 2017, as some posts go back to 2010. Really looking for recommendations as I need to order this week.

As a final note I was going to go with DarkSide but, £390 is a lot compared to the Valeo kit, if I could hear some reviews from people who have this kit in a Mk1 Oct I'd be most greatful. I'd like the best kit for a Stage 1 Remap too so I'm ready and prepared for it.

Thanks all!

Edited 17 March, 20223 yr by DeanVRS20VT

Have a Darkside kit on mine, works like a dream. Make sure not to use the flywheel bolts supplied with the kit

i wouldnt bother i trashed my 5 speed with a single mass , i drove mine hard. but then you can justify the 6 speed diesel box for your fwd, you just need old gttdi drive shafts with the nut type to keep your hubs the same. 

iv still got the dmf on the 4x4 with a stage 3 clutch, as the knock sensor can pick up harmonics from the smf people have been having and that retards ignition 

I'm running the Darkside kit on mine and although it's fine, I prefered the ECS kit I put on my previous Octavia (which my Dad now has so I stil drive it occasionally).

https://www.awesomegti.com/shop-by-brand/ecs-tuning/ecs-stage-1-clutch-kit-228mm-5-speed/

 

It's very light and smooth and is still feeling the same now as when I first fitted it.

It's gone up in price a lot since I bought it though, sure I only paid about £350ish when I fitted it about 6 or 7 years ago.

I used the valeo kit on mine which was running around 260bhp. 

 

No issues apart from a slight judder at low rpm when setting off which I believe is normal.

For an update, I went with Darkside and got it all fitted at the local garage. Had a small chatter sound but that has disappeared now, the clutch is light and feels great. Very happy with the purchase so far will keep everyone updated.

Edited 25 November, 20177 yr by DeanVRS20VT

id use the valeo solid fly wheel conversion handles more torque than vr6 mod and has the double dampened clutch plate way better and sooooo cheap , part number is valeo 826317 usually about £200 

On 29/11/2017 at 17:12, dubDEAN said:

id use the valeo solid fly wheel conversion handles more torque than vr6 mod and has the double dampened clutch plate way better and sooooo cheap , part number is valeo 826317 usually about £200 

 

Going down this route next week.  Do you also need the flywheel bolts from TPS? 

 

The item from ECP shows bolts

https://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Skoda_Octavia_1.8_2002/p/car-parts/car-transmission/clutch-and-associated-parts/solid-flywheel-conversion-kit/?633780010&1&df9020a9bc4935a972dd7dc096659fb48f0023d0&000299

2 hours ago, SheffieldVRS said:

 

Going down this route next week.  Do you also need the flywheel bolts from TPS? 

 

The item from ECP shows bolts

https://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Skoda_Octavia_1.8_2002/p/car-parts/car-transmission/clutch-and-associated-parts/solid-flywheel-conversion-kit/?633780010&1&df9020a9bc4935a972dd7dc096659fb48f0023d0&000299

1. THE VALEO KIT COMES WITH THEM  and i just ordered one in at my work for my own if you get stuck only in huddersfield

ps £189.96 plus vat from us  so £227.95 all in 

2 hours ago, dubDEAN said:

ps £189.96 plus vat from us  so £227.95 all in 

 

Do you work for ECP by any chance?

1 minute ago, SheffieldVRS said:

 

Do you work for ECP by any chance?

no lol replacement service at huddersfield 

SheffieldVRS - Let us know how you get on with it, these topics come up all the time so we may as well put some use to it, especially with all the above information.

Hope it helps someone out there!

On 03/12/2017 at 10:40, DeanVRS20VT said:

SheffieldVRS - Let us know how you get on with it, these topics come up all the time so we may as well put some use to it, especially with all the above information.

Hope it helps someone out there!

 

New clutch and slave cylinder turned up this morning.  Hate to let you guys down but I have gone with a full new Sachs dual mass set up as the deal I got on it could not be refused.

 

Well worth a call to ECP if anyone is in two minds whether to go for a solid conversion or stick with a DMF.

 

Yep good choice I've just done the same with a gearbox rebuild too. I figured that the manufacturer wouldn't have fitted it if not needed.