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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: adamrgti on 24 November 2018, 13:59

Title: Sachs sintered clutch starting to make strange noises
Post by: adamrgti on 24 November 2018, 13:59

Installed a sachs performance sintered clutch a few months back as the standard clutch was slipping after a stage 1 remap. Ive done about 700 miles since fitted, and the last couple weeks a noise has started when Im pulling off, and when I changed down a gear. It happens when Im on the bite point. The most common noise is high pitched like a whistle, but on the odd occasion when pulling off, theres a scraping noise and I feel some vibration in the clutch pedal.


Just wondering if anyone knows why its doing this, or if its part and parcel with a sintered clutch.


Cheers

Title: Re: Sachs sintered clutch starting to make strange noises
Post by: hobbes22 on 24 November 2018, 14:04

Quote from: adamrgti on 24 November 2018, 13:59

Installed a sachs performance sintered clutch a few months back as the standard clutch was slipping after a stage 1 remap. Ive done about 700 miles since fitted, and the last couple weeks a noise has started when Im pulling off, and when I changed down a gear. It happens when Im on the bite point. The most common noise is high pitched like a whistle, but on the odd occasion when pulling off, theres a scraping noise and I feel some vibration in the clutch pedal.


Just wondering if anyone knows why its doing this, or if its part and parcel with a sintered clutch.


Cheers

I know nothing about sintered clutches, but any scraping noises should be checked out, before any damage is caused.

Title: Re: Sachs sintered clutch starting to make strange noises
Post by: mcmaddy on 24 November 2018, 15:27

I'm sure I read on a few Facebook groups that these clutches do this and it's a common issue apparently.

Title: Re: Sachs sintered clutch starting to make strange noises
Post by: adamrgti on 25 November 2018, 11:35

Thanks for the replies so far. Im taking it in next saturday to check for any damage to make sure. Will update when checked

Title: Re: Sachs sintered clutch starting to make strange noises
Post by: Gnasher on 26 November 2018, 10:22

Definitely get it checked out - I've heard of a couple of instances where the bolts holding the pressure plate on have backed out, normally when people haven't used threadlock on them.