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Clutch doesn't fit
Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2015 1:22 pm
by BioS
Hi all,
I bought Sachs clutch kit for my 6n2 GTI - 200mm. ARC engine code.
I have installed it, attached the gearbox back to the motor and something awkward happened.
When the motor is not running - the gears are going in smooth. When the motor is running - nothing happens.
I've opened the gearbox and the clutch and it seems like it had not friction at all.
Are you familiar with this situation? Can you please help?
Thanks,
Alon.
Re: Clutch doesn't fit
Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2015 2:20 pm
by alexperkins
Welcome
Have you centred the clutch plate properly and installed it the correct way around?
Also it's important to make sure the release bearing lever is engaged properly and that the sleeve is in good condition
It sounds like something isn't in the right place
Re: Clutch doesn't fit
Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2015 1:52 pm
by BioS
Hi,
The clutch is centered and we fitted it to the flywheel. It's installed in the correct way.
The release bearing lever is engaged properly and the sleeve (metal piece connected to the lever?) is new - it comes with the kit.
And still - the clutch does not disengage. As a result, the gears are not going in.
Re: Clutch doesn't fit
Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2015 2:31 pm
by alexperkins
When you press the clutch release lever arm on the top of the gearbox, how much tension is on it. Can you move it freely or does it take a fair bit of force?
Presumably you clipped the release bearing springs into place on the inside arms too?
The bearing sleeve doesnt normally come with the kit
Re: Clutch doesn't fit
Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2015 2:46 pm
by BioS
The lever is moving normally with the proper amount of resistance.
Can you explain the second question? sorry, did not understand it.
About the bearing sleeve, you are correct. It is in a good condition.
When you press the clutch release lever until the end, where it suppose to disengage and let you shift gears, it has noises. Don't know what is the source of it.
Re: Clutch doesn't fit
Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2015 2:50 pm
by alexperkins
The release bearing has two springs that lock into the levers inside the gearbox to make it move in and out properly
Like this:
How much resistance is there on the clutch pedal itself?
It still sounds like something isnt fitted correctly.
Re: Clutch doesn't fit
Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2015 3:00 pm
by BioS
The release bearing moves properly and there is normal resistance on the pedal.
Re: Clutch doesn't fit
Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2015 3:01 pm
by alexperkins
I would say the clutch plate isnt engaging properly or is stuck so it cant move off the outer clutch friction surface
Is the gearbox off the car or still on?
Re: Clutch doesn't fit
Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2015 3:05 pm
by BioS
It's on the car right now.
I am preparing to take it off.
Re: Clutch doesn't fit
Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2015 3:05 pm
by alexperkins
Take it off, take some pictures as you go - post them up and ill tell you how it looks for each stage
Re: Clutch doesn't fit
Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2015 3:08 pm
by alexperkins
Curiously, where did the clutch kit come from? Sachs stopped making these kits ages ago
Re: Clutch doesn't fit
Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2015 3:33 pm
by BioS
I ordered it from a local dealer.
I also searched the part number and Sachs says it's suitable to my polo 6n2 GTI.
Re: Clutch doesn't fit
Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2015 3:45 pm
by alexperkins
BioS wrote:I ordered it from a local dealer.
I also searched the part number and Sachs says it's suitable to my polo 6n2 GTI.
Fair enough - was more out of curiosity than a have you ordered the right part question
given they are hard to get.
Re: Clutch doesn't fit
Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2015 8:34 pm
by BioS
Well, I am happy to announce that problem solved.
The fork was a little bend, not something you see immediately.
Seems like everything works fine.
Alex, thank you for your help!
Re: Clutch doesn't fit
Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2015 8:36 pm
by alexperkins
You are welcome. Glad its all sorted