Clutchless gearchanges yo'. 
had a better idea suggested... recovery... I like my flywheel
Pussy.
tw@t.

spoke to VW and they said no way should it be driven long distance (its 14 miles to garage).
cost of new flywheel £300 + labour
cost of recovery truck £13.44 + beer tippage for dropping me back home
you do the math

anyway... it was virtually undriveable... its all sorted with brand new clutch. fitted in about 2 and a bit hours. Apparently the old one was COMPLETELY FUBAR
collecting tomoz
