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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: Riv151288 on 27 October 2022, 11:02

Title: Clutch delay valve
Post by: Riv151288 on 27 October 2022, 11:02

Hi guys

Just wondered what the thoughts were on doing the clutch delay valve removal?

I have a uprated clutch set up on my car and a lot of posts ive seen across the internet is that its a must to remove delay valve to help better flow to the pedal

Vag sport do a aluminium block thats already got it deleted and was possibly think about getting that and they also do a braided clutch line

What do u guys think??

Title: Re: Clutch delay valve
Post by: Watts on 27 October 2022, 15:17

Just take the valve out, that's free and easily reversible if you don't like it. One I didn't get around to. Taking the assistor spring off is worthwhile but the best and easiest I found was a bump stop for the clutch pedal. About £10ish on ebay, they reduce the pointless travel of the pedal. For me it also mean't getting a more comfortable position of the seat whilst still being able to fully depress the pedal. I'd also recommend adding an Audi short shift from a TT/S3.

Title: Re: Clutch delay valve
Post by: Riv151288 on 27 October 2022, 17:09

Thanks for the reply watts

Yeah that is a another money Free option to just take the bit out thats in the standard part

Havent done the clutch stop, but i have removed the spring from the back of the clutch pedal

Am running a quickshift on the car which defo makes a nice bit of difference

Title: Re: Clutch delay valve
Post by: madstaff on 27 October 2022, 18:48

Quote from: Watts on 27 October 2022, 15:17

I'd also recommend adding an Audi short shift from a TT/S3.

@Watts Did you find this made the gearshift a bit "heavy or stiff" until it (the gearbox oil) had warmed up??

Title: Re: Clutch delay valve
Post by: Watts on 27 October 2022, 20:31

It definitely made things firmer, more mechanical but I wouldn't say stiff. I really liked it.

Title: Re: Clutch delay valve
Post by: madstaff on 27 October 2022, 21:19

Thanks, i may have to look into this.  :smiley:

Title: Re: Clutch delay valve
Post by: Watts on 28 October 2022, 06:20

Your ED40 may have it fitted as standard. I'd check first, the difference is not too difficult to see but you would need to remove the airbox. You can tell by the position of the upright post at the end of the lever. The post on the short shift is more inboard.

Comparison:

(https://i.postimg.cc/VNpHSc3q/20171102-150851.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Mc0Y4gZH)

Title: Re: Clutch delay valve
Post by: madstaff on 28 October 2022, 08:37

Ahh yes i can see the difference, thanks, i'll have to take a look.

The word used to describe the feeling came to me on the way to work this morning - "notchy" when cold??

My MK2 had a short shift on and i found it to be a bit "notchy" when cold.