The GTI! - Alex's Thread - Leather :D

[pocketrocket786]

Alex, your clutch problem sounds rather similar to mine at the moment. Although mine was only fitted approx 4 months ago and has done barely 2000 miles.

What clutch did you have fitted, mine was a LUK from GSF, all new along with a new vw clutch cable. Its a pain as you say because its so fiddly. Does yours judder and sound like its grinding?

[alexperkins]

The random feel has been there almost since it was fitted to be honest!

I actually dont know. Im gonna say an LUK, but without having the 'box off I wont be able to tell as I didn't fit the clutch - it was done before I started doing complicated mechanics.

As far as I know, I have a new clutch cable, but its wierd. It comes and goes, but it doesnt grind - it just judders when moving off or changing gear sometimes.

[Dom_]

Maybe it's just the adjustment on the cable that is out?

I know mine is doing the same thing, and the clutch is only 12k old, as is the cable

[alexperkins]

It comes and goes though - if it was the cable itd be there all the time and it wouldnt stick like it does

Im gonna check the movement of the clutch release lever and go from there me thinks

[pocketrocket786]

Mine comes and goes, mostly when the car has warmed up and its been going for like 20mins or so. Start it fresh in the morning and I have virtually no judder at all. When its theres its annoying as heck!

[Dom_]

Mine comes and goes, mostly when the car has warmed up and its been going for like 20mins or so. Start it fresh in the morning and I have virtually no judder at all. When its theres its annoying as heck!

Exactly the same as mine

[alexperkins]

Ill keep you guys posted on the diagnosis and fix!

[pocketrocket786]

Any news on a fix matey? mine was playing up again today, after a week of pretty normal driving aswell grrrrr.....

[alexperkins]

mate ive been so busy I havent had a chance!

Hope to have a look over the next week if i get some time

[Polo96CL]

Issue sounds unusual, i'm sure you'll sort it though.

Did you manage to find a BBS bolt for me mate? I'll email you some pics of progress soon

[alexperkins]

ill have another look tonight. i know im very very low and i need some spares!

sounds like a plan. did the autosol work well?

[Polo96CL]

Haven't tried the autosol yet as i've run out I might try 1500 grit first to see if I can go just one step higher. Only need 1 bolt dude and happy to pay for it if thats any use

[alexperkins]

I would go 1500 - the smoother the finish, the better itll polish up

Ok Ill look when im at the workshop next (should be thursday)

[alexperkins]

I thought it only fair to put a pic up of my Genesis after its winter clean





My new Scirocco GT2 Recaros



and finally...freshly refurbished BBS RAs

[6N2 GTI 00]

Looks Mint Alex fair play

The MK3's just look awesome when they are this clean, makes me want a G40 lol