beuude 0 Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 Hi guys,Hopefully someone can help me on this one.Whilst driving to work this morning, I noticed a fast tapping noise in the engine bay (nearside I think) everytime time the clutch pedal was fully released. I have noticed recently that acceleration in low gears has been somewhat laboured/delayed! I have no problem changing gear and the clutch seems ok otherwise. This sound is pretty loud (pedestrian reactions a giveaway) everytime I fully released the pedal. I spent the whole drive home with my foot slightly on the clutch pedal which I'm sure won't do me any favours in the long run.Any ideas would be greatly appreciated! I'm hoping the fix won't be too expensive as wheelarch rust is really starting to take hold but mechanically, the car has really been looked after and a big expense may force my hand (sorry) Cheers Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 Sounds either a clutch slave issue or your clutch is slipping mate Link to post Share on other sites
beuude 0 Posted April 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Cheers for the reply VR6Pete.Think you're right with the slipping suggestion. Took it to work and back yesterday, thankfully got home as the clutch is now almost none existent and gear change is a real struggle!I've done a bit of searching and sounds like it might be the clutch release bearing which is knackered. So I'm now looking at replacing the clutch, problem is the two quotes I got are £300 clutch + 4 hours labour (£320) at VW dealers or £550(ish) all in from independent specialist!I've seen a Sachs clutch kit which I think would be a good bet at various places online for between £100-150. Does anyone have any experience of this kit and also, is a clutch change something I should consider doing myself or is it likely to give me a headache - difficult to say I know but just looking for advice really? Link to post Share on other sites
Lukey. 381 Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 LUK is original equipment and can be had at GSF nationwide at the moment for £94 as I rang them up yesterday. Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Stay away from Luk. I've heard a lot of issues with release bearing recently. Go with Valeo or sasch, I've gone for Valeo this time as heard good things Link to post Share on other sites
Lukey. 381 Posted April 15, 2013 Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 So did I on your say, so I hold you responsible for mine to lol Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted April 15, 2013 Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 Clutch feels so smooth on mine after putting 260 miles on the corrado. Effortless gear changes' Link to post Share on other sites
frosty_vr6 2 Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 Same thing's happened on mine about 2 weeks ago after a bit more research I'm led to believe its the Input Shaft Bearing inside the box itself ??I could be wrong though I hope ,Does it sound anything like this : Link to post Share on other sites
Woodyman84 3 Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 so how hard is a clutch change on a VR just out of interest? Link to post Share on other sites
Lukey. 381 Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 From the looks of the guides on here and other sites pretty straightforward. I'll be undertaking this myself soon so will find out for real. Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 Easier if you have a ramp! Dropping the gearbox is fairly straight forward, and its not a complicated job to do once you have disconnected the slave cylinder, selector cabled, starter motor etc.. Link to post Share on other sites
Daverse 175 Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 best have a winch or someone handy to help manhandle the gearbox in and out. unless your not a weakling like me! Link to post Share on other sites
beuude 0 Posted April 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 Same thing's happened on mine about 2 weeks ago after a bit more research I'm led to believe its the Input Shaft Bearing inside the box itself ??I could be wrong though I hope ' date='Does it sound anything like this : [/quote']Not heard it for a while but from memory, that sound is very, very familiar.....oh s@#t! From more research in to Release Bearing and Input Shaft Bearing issues (much appreciated input!), it certainly does look the more likely cause doesn't it. The car needs to be running well very soon so I'm going to let the dealers loose on it and see what they come back with, should give some good insight (but also obliterate my savings 8-) )I'll try and get a recording of the noise from mine and let everyone know what the outcome is from the dealers, diagnosis, costs, etc. Link to post Share on other sites
Lukey. 381 Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 best have a winch or someone handy to help manhandle the gearbox in and out. unless your not a weakling like me!Haha hopefully im up to the task as ive got myself, some axle stands and jacks. Link to post Share on other sites
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