clutch vibration on 2.0L TDI

[adski]

Hello

I have had my recently purchased 2005 2.0L TDI have its flywheel replaced on a product recall, it apparently needed a modified flywheel.

Since then the clutch vibrates a lot, more evident when you only push it down 1 or 2cm, then minor vibration when its pressed to the floor.

I have been told this is normal, but it wasn't doing that in the test drive, previous to the modification.

If anyone else has the same model out there any either does or doesn't have this problem i would like to know.

Thanks

Regards
Adam

[pinzvidz]

Hello

I have had my recently purchased 2005 2.0L TDI have its flywheel replaced on a product recall, it apparently needed a modified flywheel.

Since then the clutch vibrates a lot, more evident when you only push it down 1 or 2cm, then minor vibration when its pressed to the floor.

I have been told this is normal, but it wasn't doing that in the test drive, previous to the modification.

If anyone else has the same model out there any either does or doesn't have this problem i would like to know.

Thanks

Regards
Adam

That's not normal. Do you get any clutch shudder (i.e. just as the clutch engages when taking off?) They've had to remove the clutch and pressure plates in order to replace the flywheel. I bet any money they've warped the fingers in the pressure plate when refitting it over the clutch. Usually when removing/refitting a pressure plate, the correct procedure is to gradually loosen the bolts in sequence to allow even distribution of the tension in the fingers to ease off/ease back on. I've seen plenty of instances where bolts are fully tightened one at a time, and in the process, stuff the pressure plate. Friggin' retards! Ask if the clutch and pressure plate were replaced as a part of the recall?

[adski]

Thanks for the info

No i think only the flywheel had to be modified, thats all..

They told me its normal, and its another of the same model. although i told them its wasn't like it before, they said they'de have another look at it.

[acdcfan]

Thanks for the info

No i think only the flywheel had to be modified, that's all..

They told me its normal, and its another of the same model.

That is total and utter bull$%#^#%@.
I have driven plenty of manuals and in no way clutch should vibrate when pedal pressed down.
Has to be something wrong with that. I suggest to take it back and don't leave until it is fixed. I would say that clutch plate is warped somehow hence vibration. Most of the time when you take pressure plate off there is no need to touch it at all unless you need to fiddle with springs in it that pushes clutch against flywheel 'cos sometime they loose their tension
But definitely take it back and don't take No for an answer