Clutch Probem???

[Jmac]

I suggest not the dual mass flywheel. Problem presented is a pressure problem. I would say a cracked release arm Sometimes it causes the clutch slave rod to pop out and hit the pressure plate, could also be a pressure plate fault, but certainly didnt sound like the clutch Peter.

JMac

[BTJ]

hey folks.

Currently looking at the Polo GTI and have been reading the forums a fair bit. Is it just me or does the clutch on this thing appear to be rubbish?

I seem to read the most common problem in here is clutch noises/feeling clunky.

Don't want my first VW to be a lemon!

[PeterHBne]

I suggest not the dual mass flywheel. Problem presented is a pressure problem. I would say a cracked release arm Sometimes it causes the clutch slave rod to pop out and hit the pressure plate, could also be a pressure plate fault, but certainly didnt sound like the clutch Peter.

JMac

I agree - that sounds like the sounds I heard - banging and metal on metal on metal sometimes REALLY bad other times not too bad at all. i drove it from town to Norman Park (via the pub to watch a bit of the G.P ) The pulsing and vibrating suggested something banging against something spinning around, but when the clutch was engaged it would accelerate fine.

Reckon the dealer is replacing everything to hit VW for a BIG warranty bill?

I will be interested to see the full paperwork on Fri as to what they replaced/fixed

[Ben_GTI]

hey folks.

Currently looking at the Polo GTI and have been reading the forums a fair bit. Is it just me or does the clutch on this thing appear to be rubbish?

I seem to read the most common problem in here is clutch noises/feeling clunky.

Don't want my first VW to be a lemon!

Mate, the clutch problems you hear of here are nothing compared to what I have experienced in an XR6 Falcon. People are upgrading because if you throw more power through it can wear it out quicker and also to get better feel when they are driving. Second and Third gear syncros are more of an issue, but remember this forum is 100% people who are very sensitive about their cars, its a passion for everyone.

[PeterHBne]

Lets be clear on this - my clutch (or something associated with it) was not just a bit noisy.
Sounded and felt like the whole drivetrain was going to fall out of it. But then 20 secs later it felt/sounded like it was just really, badly damaged.

I was not being precious.

I've done 45,000kms, standard donk and not really driven hard - certainly never full on dragged or raced.

Most people would have pulled over immediately and had it towed home but I really wanted to drive the 15kms home (via the pub's big screen) to try and make it back to watch the GP.

Yes - quite a few Polo GTI's have problems with the drivetrain - no secret there.

[BTJ]

Mate, the clutch problems you hear of here are nothing compared to what I have experienced in an XR6 Falcon. People are upgrading because if you throw more power through it can wear it out quicker and also to get better feel when they are driving. Second and Third gear syncros are more of an issue, but remember this forum is 100% people who are very sensitive about their cars, its a passion for everyone.

trust me, im sensative. If this stuff started happening to me i'd be worried my baby was falling apart!

[mikepologti]

hey folks.

Currently looking at the Polo GTI and have been reading the forums a fair bit. Is it just me or does the clutch on this thing appear to be rubbish?

I seem to read the most common problem in here is clutch noises/feeling clunky.

Don't want my first VW to be a lemon!

the stock clutch is fine in a stock car , hell it isnt evan to bad in a chipped one,.......though adventually it will go the way of the dodo. the clutch isnt crap persee, just the car was not desighned for every tom **** and harry to go out the and get 200kw+ and expect the clutch to cope is all.

[PeterHBne]

So it was the thrust bearing that failed first then causing clutch issues.

Still being repaired, waiting on parts, rah rah rah

I have a new, red, turbo diesel Beetle as a loan car. At least I'm no longer paying for a hire car.

I looked in the centre console when I picked it up and found a business card.

Andrew.
Male escort for women, men and couples.

M: xxxxxxxxxxx

How appropriate.

I feel so...............gay. Not that there is anything wrong with that.

[BTJ]

hahahah. VW not doing anything there to sure up the image of the New beetle

[mikepologti]

male, female and couples,............ what no animals?............picky ba$tard!

[PeterHBne]

So three weeks later still waiting.

They have pulled apart the whole motor as they believe there is further engine damage (caused by the thrust bearing they think) and have had to send technical data to VW to see if they repair (and reapir what exactly) or replace THE WHOLE MOTOR!!!!!

There was some talk early on about this not been covered by warrany (which I would go to the ACCC about - there is no way they will get away with that) but that seems to have settled now.

[VW Convert]

So three weeks later still waiting.

They have pulled apart the whole motor as they believe there is further engine damage (caused by the thrust bearing they think) and have had to send technical data to VW to see if they repair (and reapir what exactly) or replace THE WHOLE MOTOR!!!!!

There was some talk early on about this not been covered by warrany (which I would go to the ACCC about - there is no way they will get away with that) but that seems to have settled now.

Have I got this right, three weeks and they are still assessing it? I'd be well known to the dealer principal by now!

Cheers

George

[PeterHBne]

Yeah - originally it was replace clutch. Then they found it was also a bearing. Then it was waiting. Then it was head scracthing. Then it's dissassemble. Then it's waiting on VW.

But I do get the feeling there is A LOT of nothing much happening going on.

[Jmac]

Mate is your car still there all that time?????????? Surely not
Jmac

[noone]

I don't want to hijack this thread but since it is (or was about clutches) thought it might be a good place to get some opinions.

When I push the clutch in and release, it has a series of clicks. Seems to be louder after a suburban run.

Normal?