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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: kane1210 on 03 September 2009, 16:16

Title: Clutch feelin really light?
Post by: kane1210 on 03 September 2009, 16:16

Yea last few days noticed its feelin lighter on the foot? Should i be worried its on its way out?

Title: Re: Clutch feelin really light?
Post by: Teutonic_Tamer on 03 September 2009, 21:00

How many miles has the car done?  And has the actual 'bite point' changed?

Title: Re: Clutch feelin really light?
Post by: kane1210 on 03 September 2009, 21:35

no i have tested that seems pretty far down . and its on 71000k now........

Title: Re: Clutch feelin really light?
Post by: Teutonic_Tamer on 03 September 2009, 21:43

Quote from: kane1210 on 03 September 2009, 21:35

no i have tested that seems pretty far down .

Change the clutch fluid.  Just bleed it - same as brakes.  Why the lazy feckers at the stealers can't flush the clutch when they do the brake fluid change is beyond me!  :rolleyes:

Quote from: kane1210 on 03 September 2009, 21:35

and its on 71000k now........

Should still be fine, providing the clutch hasn't been abused in any way.

Title: Re: Clutch feelin really light?
Post by: kane1210 on 03 September 2009, 21:45

thanks dude will notify garage, service next week anyway........

Title: Re: Clutch feelin really light?
Post by: jaydubveedub on 03 September 2009, 22:24

Is there any 'official' recommendation for flushing the clutch fluid? If not, what would you recommend. Mine is 3 yrs old, 45k miles.

Title: Re: Clutch feelin really light?
Post by: Teutonic_Tamer on 03 September 2009, 22:29

Quote from: jaydubveedub on 03 September 2009, 22:24

Is there any 'official' recommendation for flushing the clutch fluid? If not, what would you recommend. Mine is 3 yrs old, 45k miles.

It should 'officially' be done at the same time the brake fluid change - ie every two years.

Title: Re: Clutch feelin really light?
Post by: jaydubveedub on 03 September 2009, 22:32

Thanks, never knew that. Damn, just had the brake fluid done too   :rolleyes:

Will get it done at the next service. Presume the system has the regular VAG brake fluid in it? Is it easy to do in terms of access etc?

Title: Re: Clutch feelin really light?
Post by: Teutonic_Tamer on 03 September 2009, 22:42

Quote from: jaydubveedub on 03 September 2009, 22:32

Thanks, never knew that. Damn, just had the brake fluid done too   :rolleyes:

Will get it done at the next service. Presume the system has the regular VAG brake fluid in it? Is it easy to do in terms of access etc?

Just normal VAG brake fluid - fed from the brake master cylinder resevoir.  If you are doing it yourself, you must ensure you keep the resevoir topped up to the max during bleeding, because the 'pick-up' pipe for the clutch fluid has a much higher point within the resevoir compared to the brake circuits (a standard 'safety' feature on all cars).  The clutch bleed nipple should be visible on the top of the gearbox housing - you might need to remove the engine cover and air intake trunking for easier access.

HTH

Title: Re: Clutch feelin really light?
Post by: FamilyDub on 04 September 2009, 09:43

Quote from: jaydubveedub on 03 September 2009, 22:32

Thanks, never knew that. Damn, just had the brake fluid done too   :rolleyes:

Will get it done at the next service. Presume the system has the regular VAG brake fluid in it? Is it easy to do in terms of access etc?

D'oh! Me too - brake fluid was done two weeks ago!!  :undecided:

Still, I've got an outstanding A/c recharge to be done. I mean, FFS who actually needs A/c in Glasgow...?  :evil: