Clutch slipping

[aoades]

Got this back today and I have a shiny new clutch and flywheel. Feels better now than when I picked it up. Even got a free bottle of champagne!

Sorry to drag up an old post, but I think my GTI is suffering the same thing......feels like it's starting to slip in 5th/6th revs about 500rpm then catches again, only got 20k on the clock, completely stock.

Surely my clutch hasn't failed already?

Any advice other than hit a dealer up?

[jv]

Might have done - parts fail. In warranty?

[aoades]

It's under their 3 year manufacturer's warranty, but according to VW's website their warranty classes clutches as wear and tear past 6k I believe...so would be excluded I guess...

Don't feel obliged to shell out if it's only going to last another 20k, seems quite poor to me (Considering I've not hard launched it ever, and had it from 3k )

[Gnasher]

The manual clutches are quite close to the limit as standard - a simple tuning box or stage 1 remap can easily make it slip.

That said, It shouldn't be slipping at that age I think. Unfortunately only getting the car at 3k means you don't know how much it was slipped/ridden before that (although it shouldn't make that much difference in 3k).

[Talk-torque]

Did you buy the car from a dealer? If so, it's worth asking him about this. Technically, it might not be a warranty item, but 20K miles isn't much and they do have a bit of give and take with doubtful issues. Talk to him nicely - he'll be more helpful then!

[aoades]

Did you buy the car from a dealer? If so, it's worth asking him about this. Technically, it might not be a warranty item, but 20K miles isn't much and they do have a bit of give and take with doubtful issues. Talk to him nicely - he'll be more helpful then!

I did indeed, Inchcape Manchester...their pre-sales were good, can't comment on post though, as this is my first issue

Guess i'll give them a ring and see what they say...

[rwleigh]

Better clutches are available if needed... 

http://store.blackforestindustries.com/mk7gti20t1.html

[monkeyhanger]

Either my clutch or my wheels slipped a little at the weekend. The R now has 23.5k miles, completely stock, never ridden the clutch.

Coming home from the Metrocentre on Saturday at minus 0.5C ambient, was doing about 35mph in 4th on a  straight slight incline. Put my foot down a bit and revs crept up fron 2600 to 2900rpm over a few seconds, car didn't move noticeably quicker in that time until the revs went back down as gently as they'd crept up and then the car made progress. No clutch stink, no TC/ESC lights came on. Managed to replicate it again yesterday at +1C on the flat, in 4th at same speeds. Doesn't do it in 5th/6th. I normally drop to 3rd to accelerate.

I suppose I won't know for sure if it is clutch until I can replicate it (hopefully not) on a warmer day.

Thoughts (apart from "should've got DSG")?

Made some strong enquiries about the new Polo GTI at the weekend. Dealerships still don't know when the manual is going to be available to order - my guess is BW22/new model year. Looking like Flash Red or Pearl Black GTI+ with Brescias.

[mcmaddy]

Is the polo replacing the R Matt?

[monkeyhanger]

No Chris,

Need to replace the A1 3dr with something 5 door and Polo GTI fits the bill. The amount of cost cutting i've seen with VW lately is offputting, but everyone seems to be doing it - BMW 420 Msport I had as a courtesy car had a surprisingly cheap looking/feeling interior (dash and door cards with painted silver and blue bits).

I wonder if Audi are cutting costs where they think it won't be noticed? We all used to look forward to updated kit on model year changes, now it's a case of wondering what they're stripping out.

I have an invite to come and see one of the first Polo GTIs in the country, Scotswood Road Lookers are getting one in , in about 3 weeks for prep before the customer gets it.

Rear legroom in the Polo looked identical to that in the Golf. I adjusted the drivers seat to my liking and measured the gap between leading edge of rear seat and front seat's back - there's 11mm in it! Boot looked pretty big too.