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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: new8vgtiowner on 17 September 2007, 20:52

Title: Sticky Clutch-? Please advise
Post by: new8vgtiowner on 17 September 2007, 20:52: Hello all-just managed after many years to get hold of a smart 88 gti-----problem is-----sometimes the clutch pedal stays down and slowly rises,is this a common problem ? do you think just a sticky cable or new clutch req ?----no other problems at all--With thanks pete.
Title: Re: Sticky Clutch-? Please advise
Post by: Uruk Hai on 17 September 2007, 21:47: Might be the pressure plate wearing out but you could take the clutch cable off to see how freely it runs through the sleeve its in. I hung mine up in the garage and poured oil down through the sleeve and now its nice and smooooooooth :wink:
Title: Re: Sticky Clutch-? Please advise
Post by: Chris-White on 18 September 2007, 03:29: clutch release bearing / arm maybe? the little arm can crack and cause these symptoms afaik.

http://www.brokevw.com/releasearm.html
Title: Re: Sticky Clutch-? Please advise
Post by: OakeyDoak16v on 18 September 2007, 12:02: Yeah, I just replaced the clutch release arm on mine as it was causing probs, then cracked. Worth having it checked though while you can still drive it to a garage. I paid aboit Ã‚£80 to have mine replaced. Hope this helps you.
Title: Re: Sticky Clutch-? Please advise
Post by: new8vgtiowner on 18 September 2007, 19:07: Cheers all-removed cable today,hung it up sprayed some magic (wd40) through it and replaced --and working fine now-had no idea just a sticky cable could cause so much grief----!! Thanks.
Title: Re: Sticky Clutch-? Please advise
Post by: Uruk Hai on 18 September 2007, 19:09: Your welcome :wink:
Title: Re: Sticky Clutch-? Please advise
Post by: monzablue16v on 18 September 2007, 23:20: New cable isn't too much, WD won't fix it forever :)