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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Whysub on 23 August 2005, 11:09

Title: Clutch Query
Post by: Whysub on 23 August 2005, 11:09

Thought the clutch on my Golf 1.6 was on the way out, as it was slipping.

Took it out this morning, and it only slips when pulling away-which is a little unnerving when I need maximum accelleration away at a busy roundabout.

However, it will not slip under any other circumstances- not matter how hard you boot it, in any gear, it refuses to slip.

I now think that it is the cable, but the clutch pedal action is very light compared to other Golfs I have driven. The adjustment looks fine, although it does realease t the top of it's travel.

Any ideas? New cable, oil the cable, adjust it (though I do not see how), or new clutch.

Thanks

Title: Re: Clutch Query
Post by: Judderi on 23 August 2005, 11:12

If you have an adjustable cable then adjust it. If you dont then buy an adjustable cable as the auto adjusting ones are poo.

Title: Re: Clutch Query
Post by: Whysub on 23 August 2005, 20:40

Thanks-I'll get an adjustable one and fit it tomorrow.

Title: Re: Clutch Query
Post by: [han] on 24 August 2005, 08:31

i STILL have my similar problem... hope you get urs sorted before i get mine done.. will prob do it after e38!?

Title: Re: Clutch Query
Post by: Whysub on 24 August 2005, 13:01

Sorted-local VW specialist took it for a drive and comnfirmed it is the cable (commented on how light the pedal action is-how heavty is a heavy one then?) rather than adjustment. Pissing down, and as it is so little labour time, they wll do it tomorrow

I'll let you know the outcome/cost.

Title: Re: Clutch Query
Post by: Whysub on 26 August 2005, 10:24

Bugger-despite initial analysis, it appears that not only is the cable buggered, but the clutch is completely worn out, and needs changing. I will seek a second opinion, but then I think I am clutching (no pun intended) at straws and putting off the inevitable :undecided:.

Now need to find somewhere that can do it cheap in Essex. No time or aptitude to do it myself :embarassed: