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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: stainesy on 26 January 2011, 06:48

Title: clutch sticking and popping
Post by: stainesy on 26 January 2011, 06:48

ok i have an anoying problem with my clutch pedal.
when ever i push my clutch right down then bring it back up after about an inch of travel on pedal it sticks then releases with a clonk/click sound from engine bay.

doesnt effect driving just anoying when pulling away trying to get clutch control on a hill.

any ideal?

Title: Re: clutch sticking and popping
Post by: Wayne on 26 January 2011, 07:56

I am guessing 8v ? if so replace the cable.

Title: Re: clutch sticking and popping
Post by: stainesy on 26 January 2011, 09:32

Is it a common fault then?

Title: Re: clutch sticking and popping
Post by: stainesy on 26 January 2011, 09:33

Oh and yeah sorry it is an 8v

Title: Re: clutch sticking and popping
Post by: Wayne on 26 January 2011, 09:51

Quote from: stainesy on 26 January 2011, 09:32

Is it a common fault then?

Yes as they tend to dry out and seize up.

Title: Re: clutch sticking and popping
Post by: stainesy on 26 January 2011, 09:52

Oh right nice1 cheers.
Easy job?

Title: Re: clutch sticking and popping
Post by: Wayne on 26 January 2011, 10:04

Quote from: stainesy on 26 January 2011, 09:52

Oh right nice1 cheers.
Easy job?

Yes and no.

Have a read: http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=140338.0

Title: Re: clutch sticking and popping
Post by: rubjonny on 26 January 2011, 10:29

probably the clutch, mine was exactly the same. you want to change the cable when doing the clutch anyway, so do it and it might solve the problem :)
if not, you havent lost anything

Title: Re: clutch sticking and popping
Post by: stainesy on 26 January 2011, 12:51

I have never changed a clutch before and wouldnt no where to start. The clicking sound is defo coming from engine bay and not in the gearbox so im thinking cable maybe (hopefully)