MK5 Golf GTI

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Title: Mk5 GTI clutch travel
Post by: brough74 on April 03, 2011, 04:32:06 pm

Hi, im just about to purchase a MK5 golf GTI but when i was test driving it the clutch biting point is over 2/3rds up the travel. The garage says its been in the workshop and its fine (volvo/bmw garage). I test drove a mates today and the biting point is about halfway up as expected.

So is there a problem with the clutch ? or is it normal. The car is a 57 plate with nearly 60k on the clock. Im thinking it might need a new clutch am i right ? or am i being over cautious

Title: Re: Mk5 GTI clutch travel
Post by: GrayMK5GTI on April 03, 2011, 05:43:47 pm

Mine has done just under 40k and the biting point is near the top. Wonder if anyone knows if it can be adjusted?

Title: Re: Mk5 GTI clutch travel
Post by: brough74 on April 04, 2011, 02:45:50 pm

ANY IDEAS ANYONE ?

Title: Re: Mk5 GTI clutch travel
Post by: Richn83 on April 04, 2011, 02:49:44 pm

I believe the clutch is hydraulic and runs on the same header as the brakes as for bite points no idea I have DSG.

Title: Re: Mk5 GTI clutch travel
Post by: alexperkins on April 04, 2011, 02:53:35 pm

Rich is correct, the clutch is hydraulic.

Title: Re: Mk5 GTI clutch travel
Post by: brough74 on April 04, 2011, 08:03:48 pm

but can it be adjusted ? or if its high is the clutch wearing out

Title: Re: Mk5 GTI clutch travel
Post by: brough74 on April 07, 2011, 10:52:00 am

Any more ideas guys ? before i pick the car up ?

As i dont want to be stung by the stealers

Title: Re: Mk5 GTI clutch travel
Post by: brough74 on April 10, 2011, 10:42:49 pm

bump

Title: Re: Mk5 GTI clutch travel
Post by: mrdicko666 on April 11, 2011, 06:46:18 pm

It sounds ok to me -  :happy2:

Title: Re: Mk5 GTI clutch travel
Post by: john_o on April 11, 2011, 08:10:59 pm

clutch is/should be self adjusting.
the pedal biting point varies a lot on various manual GTI's, its not really a reliable indication of its state tbh.
Just consider it in relevance to the cars previous owners and condition.
If you remap anyway theres a fair chance it will need a new one anyway, so budgeting for one would be very prudent.

Title: Re: Mk5 GTI clutch travel
Post by: E30Dom on April 11, 2011, 08:34:49 pm

also check when the brake/clutch fluid was changed as this can have effect...