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Possible clutch woes
« on: July 01, 2010, 05:42:47 pm »
I've only had the car 2 days but have noticed that the clutch bites only about an inch or so from the floor, is this normal???  If it isn't can it be adjusted?  It's going into VW for cambelt in next few days so if its on its way out i want to get it sorted asap.
Car has done 62800 miles so its overdue a cambelt!!!
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Re: Possible clutch woes
« Reply #1 on: July 01, 2010, 05:52:27 pm »
cambelt is 4 years or 111k  :surprised: but true

Mods yes but way too many to stick in this little box

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Re: Possible clutch woes
« Reply #2 on: July 01, 2010, 06:37:36 pm »
cambelt is 4 years or 111k  :surprised: but true

According to my service book its 60,000, car is an 07 so its had a few motorway miles put on it lol

It will put my mind at rest....... as my last VW had a chain so no cambelt worrys there  :happy2:
Black 2007 GTI Manual, Stage 3 K04, R32 Bumper/Exhaust, WALK, adj rear ARB, KW1's, Twintercooler, Twintake, 18's (winters), 19's (summer) modified dectane LED rear lights, NQSBBK, Forge dump valve, Xenon look headlights with 5000k HID, 3" downpipe with sports cat, TT wishbones, uprated HPFP, Sach Uprated Clutch, Quaife LSD, VT & THS Engine Mounts.
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Re: Possible clutch woes
« Reply #3 on: July 01, 2010, 06:53:41 pm »
i thought it was 60k as well.  its the norm to change the water pump at the same time as the cambelt, as they are intertwined somewhat :happy2:

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Re: Possible clutch woes
« Reply #4 on: July 01, 2010, 07:03:19 pm »
You don't have to change the water pump. They generally inspect them and if there are any signs of leaking then they replace them. However it is advisable to do both at the same time.

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Re: Possible clutch woes
« Reply #5 on: July 01, 2010, 07:28:58 pm »

Mods yes but way too many to stick in this little box

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Re: Possible clutch woes
« Reply #6 on: July 01, 2010, 08:06:28 pm »
Is that not diesel engines? As my book for the Octavia says something similar but it's for diesel engines.

Oh and VW need to do there sums properly as 150,000km is 93,750 miles  :signLOL:

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Re: Possible clutch woes
« Reply #7 on: July 01, 2010, 08:10:00 pm »
got mine replaced yesterday and was told 4yrs/120,000 miles for a GTI!  :surprised:
changed water pump too
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Re: Possible clutch woes
« Reply #8 on: July 01, 2010, 09:09:14 pm »
I will get them to check waterpumpat same time then!!!

Any info on the clutch question????????
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Re: Possible clutch woes
« Reply #9 on: July 01, 2010, 09:19:06 pm »
clutch is self adjusting, the pedal height varies wildly across cars.
As long as everything else feels good , no slip etc then I wouldnt worry
maybe put some money aside for a future change ???
if std they tend to be ok, but remap and expect to change at some point sooner or later
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Re: Possible clutch woes
« Reply #10 on: July 01, 2010, 09:22:35 pm »

clutch is self adjusting, the pedal height varies wildly across cars.

As long as everything else feels good , no slip etc then I wouldnt worry
maybe put some money aside for a future change ???
if std they tend to be ok, but remap and expect to change at some point sooner or later
 :happy2:


Is this code for 22 seconds 1/4 run at the pod.  :laugh:

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Re: Possible clutch woes
« Reply #11 on: July 01, 2010, 09:24:35 pm »
no its code for "Im going to come round and nick your wheels" baldy  :booty:
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Re: Possible clutch woes
« Reply #12 on: July 01, 2010, 09:25:51 pm »
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Re: Possible clutch woes
« Reply #13 on: July 01, 2010, 09:29:11 pm »
^^^ this kind of banter is 1 of the best things about this site


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Re: Possible clutch woes
« Reply #14 on: July 01, 2010, 09:34:09 pm »
clutch is self adjusting, the pedal height varies wildly across cars.
As long as everything else feels good , no slip etc then I wouldnt worry
maybe put some money aside for a future change ???
if std they tend to be ok, but remap and expect to change at some point sooner or later
 :happy2:


thats what i wanted to hear...thank you :)
Black 2007 GTI Manual, Stage 3 K04, R32 Bumper/Exhaust, WALK, adj rear ARB, KW1's, Twintercooler, Twintake, 18's (winters), 19's (summer) modified dectane LED rear lights, NQSBBK, Forge dump valve, Xenon look headlights with 5000k HID, 3" downpipe with sports cat, TT wishbones, uprated HPFP, Sach Uprated Clutch, Quaife LSD, VT & THS Engine Mounts.
To be fitted: Reverse Camera & uprated headunit.
 
Future plans: De-dent & Detail