how do u tell if clutch is on the way out( high biting point)plesea help and advice

[patpong_pete 0]

the gearbox is fine its the clutch pedal

the biting point is at the top end so is the clutch ajustable

if needs new clutch should i buy the std vw one

as for fitting would need to take gearbox out

and then can u check timing chains and guides from here?

thanks everyone for help and reply pete

[Cowpatmatt 0]

is the clutch slipping??

Standard clutch will be fine unless your planing on putting a supercharger on with over 280bhp.

yes gearbox has to come out.

yes the timing chains and tensioners can then be replaced once gearbox is out.

hope that helps.

[Mackenzie 6]

Mine started doing that about 3 months ago. The biting piont feels like it's about 1cm away from the top end, i was worried and thought i should get the clutch replaced but i didn't have the monies on me. It's been fine for 3 months but it has just started to slip every now and then. I know the standard clutch is a good one, but would a performance clutch last longer?

[patpong_pete 0]

it crunches trying to get it in reverse(could need new gearbox oil change )

its not slipping it just higher biting point than say normal

i think i wait untill it slips or take it to a mechanic

[alexcorb 0]

have u tried putting it in first second and then reverse ? cos mine crunches if a go straight into it

[Phat VR6 3]

Wait till it starts slipping then take it somwhere. You can check the guides by removing the timing covers and just checking them for wear.

If your putting a new clutch in its probaly the first one its had fitted. They can last for well over 100,000 miles, I donno if performace once last longer but standard ones are ment to be good for 250bhp

Mine started doing that about 3 months ago. The biting piont feels like it's about 1cm away from the top end' date=' i was worried and thought i should get the clutch replaced but i didn't have the monies on me. It's been fine for 3 months but it has just started to slip every now and then. I know the standard clutch is a good one, but would a performance clutch last longer?

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[Cowpatmatt 0]

i got my new clutch fitted yesterday and its great!

Its just a standard one but it has a great bite and comes in half way on the clutch pedal. smooth as f**k now too. like driving a new car...lol

[patpong_pete 0]

cowpatt

how much was th vag std clutch ?????

did u fit this yourself and did u check the chains and guides at the same time

how were they worn away rattling etc.... or was it all done before u bought the care

hows them coilovers i 99 percent going to get them

what setting 1-6 and how low i dont want to rub and i dont want to wear neck brace

do they settle down after a couple of weeks

sorry for all the questions thanks pete

[Cowpatmatt 0]

i brought the clutch for £80 from gsf car parts.

i got someone else to fit it, i was going to do it myself but its been way too cold outside to do it. so i just gave it to a clutch specialist to do it. cost about 200 plust vat to do.

I didnt do the chains because i didnt have the money at the time. i wanted to but i was planning to do it after chrismas when i have more time.

With the coilovers they are still really good!

i had mine set pretty low as you can see in my sig pic, but still could go lower. i have now raised it a bit at to front because the wheel was rubbing on the arches on tight corners, doesnt help having 17" wheels.

setting 1 is the softest and it is really comfy but still hold the road like glue, setting 6 is the hardest and the handling is amazing but on a long journey on motorway can be abit annoying because i found i couldnt sit steady enough to adjust the stereo volume...lol.

It only takes 5 mins max to adjust the setting.

takes about a week or two depend on how much you drive for the springs to settle. good idea to check bolts and stuff are still tight after a week or so. none of mine were loose but always best to be safe rather than sorry.

hope this helps

Matt