MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: MancBen on October 22, 2009, 09:46:13 am
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Morning chaps,
Over the last couple of weeks my clutch pedal has started to get a bit sticky. It is slow to return to position from the bottom of it's movement... it's got to the point now that sometimes I need to flick it back up with the top of my foot. The clutch itself (Bite etc) seems fine, if you know what I mean.
When I stick it in neutral and pump the clutch I can hear a squeeking / creaking noise.
I had it in my local independant earlier this week having the MAF replaced, but (sod's law) I couldn't replicate the clutch issue.
Any idea's... before I have to take it in to VW at £85 plus VAT per hour (gulp)
Cheers,
Ben :smiley:
(It's a 55 plate manual Gti on 21K)
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Any ideas chaps. :smiley:
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change the clutch fluid perhaps??
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not wishing to be cheeky but check your carpet / mats arent getting in the way.
as chungster says a fluid change may help.
is it worse after multiple pumps of the pedal ??? (cue forum hilarity....)
55 plate / 22k , its probably just not enough use :grin:
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mine gets stuck a bit in same situation, i just ignored it till this thread.. so bumpage again
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not wishing to be cheeky but check your carpet / mats arent getting in the way.
as chungster says a fluid change may help.
is it worse after multiple pumps of the pedal ??? (cue forum hilarity....)
55 plate / 22k , its probably just not enough use :grin:
Carpet/Mats are fine
Brake Fluids changed 2 months back (They share the same fluid don't they ??)
Indeed, I think I have made it worse after my recent multiple pumping session ! :grin:
I reckon it's a shagged slave/master cylinder - Booked in at VW next Wednesday. Fingers crossed :scared:
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gazbutS3 - I can't read PM yet apparently ???
But I did get a e-mail notification... So in reply to your message:
Thanks for the advice.. I've used Awesome before (on a past SEAT LCR) but VW Stockport are almost walking distance, so for practical reasons it makes sense for them to do the diagnosis... who does the work is another matter.. I usually use Prosport though.
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News from VW is that the Slave Cylinder / release bearing is fooked.
Quote to fix : £650.52 :sad1:
Have asked the dealer to see if VW UK will give me some support... the service chap was pretty optimistic, but it will take some time to get a decision.
Anyone else got support from VWUK when the car was out of warranty ? (Has VW service history though.. which apperently will work in my favour)
Cheers
Ben
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ive never heard of VW uk covering anything out of warranty unless it was a common fault.
If it is a common fault, then yes, the payment from VW UK can be made or broken on the service history
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how much just for the part and DIY the fix?
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ive never heard of VW uk covering anything out of warranty unless it was a common fault.
If it is a common fault, then yes, the payment from VW UK can be made or broken on the service history
Fingers crossed I get somebody in a good mood then.
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how much just for the part and DIY the fix?
DIY... you're joking right ?
If VW UK won't play ball, then I will get plenty of quotes... but this is never a job I'd consider myself able to do.
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where are you located mate ?
i have an audi tech who will fit it no trouble, just spoke to him and he said its easy enough.. certainly not that much you were quoted
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where are you located mate ?
i have an audi tech who will fit it no trouble, just spoke to him and he said its easy enough.. certainly not that much you were quoted
Heaton Mersey, Stockport.
...and you ?
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where are you located mate ?
i have an audi tech who will fit it no trouble, just spoke to him and he said its easy enough.. certainly not that much you were quoted
Heaton Mersey, Stockport.
...and you ?
London. If i got a price for how much he would want to change it etc would you want that info?
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where are you located mate ?
i have an audi tech who will fit it no trouble, just spoke to him and he said its easy enough.. certainly not that much you were quoted
Heaton Mersey, Stockport.
...and you ?
London. If i got a price for how much he would want to change it etc would you want that info?
that would be great cuprak1... but don't want to waste everyone's time if he's in London.
Obviously I won't be making any decisions until I've heard beck from VW UK first though. The service chap mentioned between 20% and 100% support is 'possible'
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Lets hope my and your car wayne only need fluid and not that cylinder thingy. How comical would it be if both of our cars at such young ages have shagged a slave cylinder already :stupid:
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Lets hope my and your car wayne only need fluid and not that cylinder thingy. How comical would it be if both of our cars at such young ages have shagged a slave cylinder already :stupid:
im hoping a bleed and maybe to the original poster this could be your cause too ?
jase my mate at audi can do these no trouble and he said he will do our clutches too, he works on s3's all day long
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Lets hope my and your car wayne only need fluid and not that cylinder thingy. How comical would it be if both of our cars at such young ages have shagged a slave cylinder already :stupid:
im hoping a bleed and maybe to the original poster this could be your cause too ?
jase my mate at audi can do these no trouble and he said he will do our clutches too, he works on s3's all day long
Cool, just trying to think what other things he could do for me in the future....Cooler and coilies :party:
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Lets hope my and your car wayne only need fluid and not that cylinder thingy. How comical would it be if both of our cars at such young ages have shagged a slave cylinder already :stupid:
im hoping a bleed and maybe to the original poster this could be your cause too ?
jase my mate at audi can do these no trouble and he said he will do our clutches too, he works on s3's all day long
Cool, just trying to think what other things he could do for me in the future....Cooler and coilies :party:
nahh i would diy them two mate :) saves costage.
he will do things like clutch diff camshaft turbo etc etc the hardcore stuff
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Give Votex a call in Congleton if you're stuck for VW coughing up, many of us on here use them - absolutely top notch.
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Lets hope my and your car wayne only need fluid and not that cylinder thingy. How comical would it be if both of our cars at such young ages have shagged a slave cylinder already :stupid:
im hoping a bleed and maybe to the original poster this could be your cause too ?
jase my mate at audi can do these no trouble and he said he will do our clutches too, he works on s3's all day long
Cool, just trying to think what other things he could do for me in the future....Cooler and coilies :party:
nahh i would diy them two mate :) saves costage.
he will do things like clutch diff camshaft turbo etc etc the hardcore stuff
Coilies on the front end would be a bitch though unless you have the right tools, and cooler is a hassle and jasons prices seem to be very favourable.
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lol i would fit your cooler for cheaper and bare in mind ive done one on a k1 already :drinking:
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Well VW UK have told me that they will not offer any Goodwill support on the basis that a release bearing is wear and tear. Car is less than 4 year old, Full VW service history, only 21K.
My personal opinion is that this is not wear and tear, and that this bearing is not fit for purpose.
VW can shove my future business up their arse and their dealer network will never get a penny from me again. (their service was also crap... had to chase them 4 times for a response)
My trusted indy will be getting this job as usual. :happy2:
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Give Votex a call in Congleton if you're stuck for VW coughing up, many of us on here use them - absolutely top notch.
yep, I'll second that!
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Give Votex a call in Congleton if you're stuck for VW coughing up, many of us on here use them - absolutely top notch.
yep, I'll second that!
Prosport for me, walking distance from my house... also nice to have an ex ferrari mechanic working on your Pride and Joy
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Well VW UK have told me that they will not offer any Goodwill support on the basis that a release bearing is wear and tear. Car is less than 4 year old, Full VW service history, only 21K.
My personal opinion is that this is not wear and tear, and that this bearing is not fit for purpose.
VW can shove my future business up their arse and their dealer network will never get a penny from me again. (their service was also crap... had to chase them 4 times for a response)
My trusted indy will be getting this job as usual. :happy2:
That cylinder slave part is only like 21 quid aswell. VW & SEAT customer service is really sh*t.