I have a 2015 Octavia with 200,000 Kms ( 120,000 Miles). 

Bought the car used in Germany with 90,000 kms. I have driven 110,000 Kms in 5 years.  

Its now making a rattling sound which has been diagnosed as the DMF. it is not a terrible sound yet.. so I have time to choose the right kit for replacement 

However which one to choose is the Question I am seeking help on. 

 

Sachs Clutch Kit  2290601145

LuK 600 0371 00 Clutch Kit

 

Any advice on the brand will be great to have from any members. 

 

 

 

Either, nothing to choose between them but LUK tends to be the easiest to get and tends to be cheaper.

My bad luck,, just as I was due to order the clutch kit with DMF The LUK went out of stock on several sites I found it on. 

Searching for the Sachs also came up with a similar issue. 

So now Unless I fork out £200+ more than the original price of £480.00 for this kit there is only 1 online place which has it on stock. 

All others who show stock of either brand are even more expensive.

 

Seems to me the parts suppliers are checking stock and adjusting prices according to availability of supply... 

 

Have to drive less and wait for stock to arrive, not paying extortionate amounts for another persons profit.. 

 

I bought a LUK clutch & DMF kit in 2021 which came from Spain and only cost €320 including delivery to France, as you are in Italy you should get the same free delivery.

 

The seller is selling the same item but it has now gone up to €399, still considerably cheaper than what you are quoting.

 

Check carefully to see if its compatible with your engine code, mine was also a 110kw, if not then they do many others one of which will be correct for your vehicle.

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161989960427

 

Editted, mine was 110hp and not 110kw, I had brain fade!

Edited 18 May, 20233 yr by J.R.

Thanks for the reference:

The code is different to what you purchased. My engine code is CKFC 

The below codes were verified from the original manufacturer references as both are OEM suppliers for VAG group vehicles. 

Sachs 2290 601 162

LUK 600 037 100

 

 

 

 

1 hour ago, J.R. said:

I bought a LUK clutch & DMF kit in 2021 which came from Spain and only cost €320 including delivery to France, as you are in Italy you should get the same free delivery.

 

The seller is selling the same item but it has now gone up to €399, still considerably cheaper than what you are quoting.

 

Check carefully to see if its compatible with your engine code, mine was also a 110kw, if not then they do many others one of which will be correct for your vehicle.

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161989960427

 

Editted, mine was 110hp and not 110kw, I had brain fade!

 

Try their other offerings.

1 hour ago, J.R. said:

Try their other offerings.

I will only use OEM at least there is assurance of the level of quality the manufacturer is willing to install. This has lasted well and therefore I expect the OEM replacement to last equally as long. 

Using lower quality part is not viable in my case. 

Luk is OEM!

 

I'm sure if you look through their listings or message them your engine details as the listing requests then they will have a LUK or Sachs kit for you much cheaper than the £680 you were speaking of.

 

Since fitting the kit my engine has been remapped to an alleged 184hp and I have done 45000 miles many of them towing large fronted trailers at autoroute speeds loaded well beyond the towing limits, the LUK clutch and DMF are fine.

 

Editted, the remap was done before the clutch/DMF, it was the higher revs which revealed the failing factory fitted Sachs DMF, that was at 79K miles, the LUK set up has done an additional 45K miles

Edited 18 May, 20233 yr by J.R.

On 18/05/2023 at 21:17, J.R. said:

Luk is OEM!

 

I'm sure if you look through their listings or message them your engine details as the listing requests then they will have a LUK or Sachs kit for you much cheaper than the £680 you were speaking of.

 

Since fitting the kit my engine has been remapped to an alleged 184hp and I have done 45000 miles many of them towing large fronted trailers at autoroute speeds loaded well beyond the towing limits, the LUK clutch and DMF are fine.

 

Editted, the remap was done before the clutch/DMF, it was the higher revs which revealed the failing factory fitted Sachs DMF, that was at 79K miles, the LUK set up has done an additional 45K miles

Thank you for the suggestions. 

I used LUK website and Sachs to ensure that the part numbers were correct. 

This is the only complete kit which is lower cost to fit than separate DMF and clutch. 

The independent sellers are where the issues are. They don't seem to have stock and as such they are hiking the prices up for the same item as a result. 

My engine code was used for a limited period and as such other kits may not work for similar original power output . 

Italy is not easy to find reasonable suppliers for items. You just buy from whom you know. 

My search lead me all over Europe to see whoever has the part available. 

None are reasonably priced, sadly. 

Finally located a complete LUK kit from Austria, just ordered and now waiting for delivery. 

Cant wait to get it fitted so I can use all the power again fully..