Cheap Sachs G50 rubber centered clutch kit - is this the right part?
 

I have read a lot and decided I would prefer to replace my G50 clutch with a rubber centered unit. I pulled one out that I believe to be original (none of the G50 updates were done, all parts look age-appropriate for 100k mile car) and it is in great shape. A number of respected wrenches concur that the G50 rubber centered disc is perfectly acceptable for street use - this thread summarizes my feelings.

Now that I'm done justifying my choice... so far as I can tell PP doesn't sell the original rubber centered unit, but several other online retailers do, notably Amazon, for $685
Amazon.com: Sachs Clutch Kit: Automotive

While Amazon has great return policies and a generally very good "does it fit my car" ap, I'm a bit curious as to why I can't find this part anywhere else online. It is clearly original Sachs and visually It look just like the one I pulled out...

Can anyone help me confirm this is what I'm looking for?

For fun here's a pic of a non-exploded, pretty darn clean 100k mile rubber clutch disc:


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I believe there was one for sale on the classifieds not too long ago ... do a search,if i remember right it was new,although i could be wrong ... lol

Cheers
Phil

rubber centre clutch
 

Hi...Re your question:
Why they are harder to find is because there is not as big a demand for them as there is for the spring centered clutches.
It appears that many that do a clutch job with your type of clutch tend to replace them with the 'normal' spring centered clutch.

Our host does indeed have the clutch disc you desire. 950 116 012 04. $749. Sending you a PM.

Okay well I received the Amazon kit today and... it appears to be the SPRING CENTERED version. I did feel quite certain I wanted the rubber centered version but I guess I ended up with a $685 spring centered kit... interesting.

I checked the part numbers against this thread and they seem to work out. If anyone has a spring centered G50 clutch handy and can verify, it would be appreciated.

I hope this isn't construed as anti PP. Don't worry, there are significant line items on this month's credit card bill reading Pelican Parts. Just offering a new data point for the community.
Disc 1878 005 350
PP 3082 175 232
TOB 3151 000 464


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