Mk4 help needed please ASAP...

[topdog2201]

Evening all, I am in the process of buying a GTI 1.8 turbo, it has a slipping clutch and the trip computer is flashing can anyone tell me how hard it is to change the clutch and why is the computer flashing, many thanks peeps

[daz veedub]

upgrade clutch to the g60 flywheel vr6 clutch kit job done 

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=87775.0

[topdog2201]

What's with the flashing trip computer plus thanks for the quick reply, how much for the up rated clutch system

[daz veedub]

not sure on flashing dash can u get a code reader to plug in that will help u

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-VAG-Diagnostic-Fault-Code-Reader-CAN-OBD2-/150667813023?pt=UK_Diagnostic_Tools_Equipment&hash=item231480609f
 

[houston]

which bit is flashing? the trip or the centre screen?

[topdog2201]

The trip and it is beeping is it just showing that there is a fault with the clutch

[daz veedub]

does it say owt on screen whilst flashing and beeping 

[topdog2201]

No nothing mate just flashing on and off and beeping, is it hard to replace the clutch in a mk4

[daz veedub]

No nothing mate just flashing on and off and beeping, is it hard to replace the clutch in a mk4

if ur not a mechanic then yes will be a pro job, its gearbox out, drivshaft off etc

[topdog2201]

My mate is a mechanic so will throw it his way, is there anything to look for when buying a mk4, it has done 130,000 miles is that a problem