Davegoorn Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 Hi All So this morning got into my 2009 A3 1.4tfsi started as normal foot depressing clutch as i was getting to the biting point the car started making a horrendous clattering sound which immediately went away when i depressed the clutch pedal I’m thinking its the flywheel and/or clutch Any ideas how i can narrow down the fault? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnet Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 Hello David, Whatever component within the clutch assembly is at fault, it obviously means gearbox out to find the offender, be it from the release bearing/ concentric clutch, to the DM flywheel - or pressure plate or driven plate in between - all won’t be revealed until it is disassembled. Regrettably, but to be expected, it would not make sense just to renew the offending part, so a full assembly sounds ominous. Kind regards, Gareth. p.s. I would advise only using quality parts - e.g. LUK, although aftermarket DMFs can be difficult to find as aftermarket on some models. Keep your fingers crossed it’s not a main-dealer-only part on yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davegoorn Posted May 5 Author Share Posted May 5 Hi Gareth Thanks for your reply while gearbox is out may as well do everything I’m really surprised i didnt get any warning signs whatsoever it pulled well in all gears, gear change was always smooth and quiet still it is what it is just got to get on with it now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffcoggin Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 It sounds like a broken spring in the dual mass flywheel. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davegoorn Posted May 13 Author Share Posted May 13 Hello all A quick update on my clattering sound when taking foot off clutch taken the gearbox out my mechanic and i checked the clutch release bearing etc all of them in good working order Spinning the gearbox shaft and there was the noise i experienced when taking my foot off the clutch oh dear my mechanic/friend said i need a new gearbox i know the part number etc for my gearbox is 0AJ 301 103 B code LNY (see pic please to make sure ive read it right) so my next question is does anyone know of a good place to get a replacement gearbox from? Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davegoorn Posted May 13 Author Share Posted May 13 On 5/11/2024 at 12:27 AM, cliffcoggin said: It sounds like a broken spring in the dual mass flywheel. Hi Cliff just to let you know on my car it’s not a dual mass flywheel it’s a single solid flywheel regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffcoggin Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 3 hours ago, Davegoorn said: Hi Cliff just to let you know on my car it’s not a dual mass flywheel it’s a single solid flywheel regards It is a pity the problem is not the flywheel because flywheels are cheaper than gearboxes to replace. A new gearbox is going to be horrendously expensive, while a secondhand box is going to be a lottery in terms of condition. I suggest you look for a company to restore your existing gearbox. It's been decades since I had a gearbox rebuilt so I don't know of a company to point you to, but a quick internet search revealed several in the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davegoorn Posted May 14 Author Share Posted May 14 21 hours ago, cliffcoggin said: It is a pity the problem is not the flywheel because flywheels are cheaper than gearboxes to replace. A new gearbox is going to be horrendously expensive, while a secondhand box is going to be a lottery in terms of condition. I suggest you look for a company to restore your existing gearbox. It's been decades since I had a gearbox rebuilt so I don't know of a company to point you to, but a quick internet search revealed several in the UK. Agrees Cliff i may have found a replacement remanufactured box checked part numbers stamped on housing its 0AJ 301 103 only difference is the final letter on his is an A mine is a B do you know if there compatible thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffcoggin Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 I haven't the faintest idea. It is for the supplier to guarantee that the goods it supplies are correct for your car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnet Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 Hello David, To my logic, the suffix A denotes an earlier version of your later B, so possibly from a pre 2009. Significance?? If it remanufactured as opposed to just ‘secondhand’, then the remanufacturer will/ should have the experience to answer any questions about specific differences. Have you asked, and have you had a reply? Kind regards, Gareth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davegoorn Posted May 17 Author Share Posted May 17 On 5/15/2024 at 9:04 AM, Magnet said: Hello David, To my logic, the suffix A denotes an earlier version of your later B, so possibly from a pre 2009. Significance?? If it remanufactured as opposed to just ‘secondhand’, then the remanufacturer will/ should have the experience to answer any questions about specific differences. Have you asked, and have you had a reply? Kind regards, Gareth. Hi Gareth i agree with your logic as for finding a replacement gearbox i have now found one and its local to me the guy i was messaging was a complete waste of time and had little to no knowledge of the type of box i needed hopefully my car will be back on the road sometime next week oh the joys of Audi ownership thanks again all 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnet Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 Hello David, Fingers crossed all will be well. Perhaps you can update us once the job has been finished. Kind regards, Gareth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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