i know there is a post or some sort of write of with pics for a clutch install but i searched and i couldnt find it...

could anyone help me out if you know where this thread is....ill be installing a clutch soon

 

i suggest you take it to a shop considering your past ideas about doing things to your car but here ya go
http://www.audiworld.com/tech/eng.html

 

Do you have a lift, renting one?

 

my buddy has one....thats where we're doing it

 

Its pretty straight forward kemp, you just need the clutch install tool (should come with the clutch) and a really long extention to get all the bolts out at the top of the transmission.

 

what about the cv shafts and what not?..would this also be a good time to replace cv boots?

could i just use a 3ton jack for the trans instead of an actual trans stand?

 

The cv boots are really damn easy and your not taking out the cv shafts from the wheel hubs when taking out the tranny just un-bolting them from the tranny and letting them hang.
You can use a 3 ton jack just fine a big board to use on the jack so you don't damage the tranny and you have even weight distribution on the bottom of the tranny. Its really easy on the 1.8T so it really shouldn't be a problem, just take your time and try not to open the hydraulic line on the slave cylinder which is on the driver's side of the tranny, just un-bolt it and move it out of the way.

 

ok...cool deal man..thanks

and whats all in the process of doin the cv boots?

 

I showed some pics of me doing it on my S4 a while back but its easy.
You need to take off the upper contol arms and tie rod ends from the steering spindle, use a 17mm bolt that holds the cv shaft to the hub and you need to rent a slide hammer or gear puller to pull the cv joint off the shaft so you can replace the boot and crush washer inside.

 

ok man...thanks for your help