The GTI Clutch - is it heavy normally?

Post by **alexperkins** » Wed May 14, 2008 10:33 pm

Hi all

Quick question in my research for a GTI

The clutches - are they always heavy, or is it a faulty clutch that needs replacing and maybe a new cable that causes it?

Reason im asking is mine got like this when it was nearing the end of its life, as the release bearing wore out and the friction surface got very thing.

All help is appreciated!

Thanks

Alex

MaxZ · Post by **MaxZ** » Wed May 14, 2008 10:36 pm

From the GTi's I've test driven prior to the purchase of my GTi, I have noticed that they are all very heavy. The only solution is to replace it with an aftermarket, which is what I've had done. The difference is immense.

Post by **alexperkins** » Wed May 14, 2008 10:38 pm

ive driven three now, and ill agree they are all heavy. What clutch have you got max?

MaxZ · Post by **MaxZ** » Wed May 14, 2008 10:40 pm

There are 4 main options of clutches for the GTi. You can either have a Valeo replacement OEM clutch, a Valeo sports clutch, an LUK or a Sachs.
I've managed to get the Valeo Sports Clutch, and as said before the difference is immense.

Post by **alexperkins** » Wed May 14, 2008 10:42 pm

Ive got a Sachs in the polo now and thats excellent. Suppliers for this valeo sports one?

MaxZ · Post by **MaxZ** » Wed May 14, 2008 10:43 pm

My mechanic obtained it and fitted it for me. I was given the choice of the Sachs and the Valeo, and was advised that the Valeo would be better.

Post by **alexperkins** » Wed May 14, 2008 10:44 pm

can you find out where he got it from for me?

MaxZ · Post by **MaxZ** » Wed May 14, 2008 10:46 pm

Sure, I'll give him a call tomorrow.

Post by **alexperkins** » Wed May 14, 2008 10:47 pm

good man appreciate it

Tim_GTi · Post by **Tim_GTi** » Wed May 14, 2008 10:53 pm

Never heard of the Valeo sports clutch, sounds interesting.

I'll let you know how mine goes on monday Alex, I'm getting mine replaced. Not sure what with at the moment though. When I rang my mechanic he was really grumpy and kept saying he didn't enquie about what kit it was when I asked him

. Will find out soon enough though!

tomo87 · Post by **tomo87** » Wed May 14, 2008 10:53 pm

i think its your chicken legs

Post by **alexperkins** » Wed May 14, 2008 10:54 pm

chicken legs. Ill get you for that tom stevens!!!

Sounds good tim keep me posted

Mouse_GTI · Post by **Mouse_GTI** » Thu May 15, 2008 12:38 pm

My LUK clutch has made a huge difference. Much better when using the short shifter too

shantybeater · Post by **shantybeater** » Thu May 15, 2008 3:24 pm

told you alex.....silly boy was going to replace the clutch for no reason

Tim_GTi · Post by **Tim_GTi** » Thu May 15, 2008 5:41 pm

It still may need doing though, whats gear selection like on a warm engine?