That's very interesting information.
Is this on the Golfs or Polo?
Do those 1.4tsi folks have any pictures of it?
Looks like that input plate is simply held by 3 rivets.
That's a whole gearbox out situation just to confirm too. You going to pull it to check?
I wonder if swapping to an uprated clutch would solve that.
I know there is a stronger clutch with stronger torque spec:
https://www.sachsperformance.com/en/clu ... 548-000050
Can't say I've heard a clicking noise from that side of the engine. Just the fuel pump and injector noises.
I have the "usual" back and forth shunting that people talking about. Wheel hop, vague gearshift, etc. Engine can be moved back/forth easily by hand. I will try this new mount I have now; it might make other things show up better.