Free MT6 wonder mod: OEM bleeder delay removal

[LeGti]

Awesome!!

 

[AlenSubasic]

Is this only for GTI's? Or all VW transmissions?


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[BravoMike]

Is this only for GTI's? Or all VW transmissions?


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Good question, I don't know. You can see if your manual transmission has this small piece and if it does, remove it. I would say since it greatly improves the feel of the clutch and is very simple to do, just check it out and report back!

I would guess this would apply to all Golf variants. It doesn't make sense why they would put this in their sporty models to begin with.

 

[RedReplicant]

It doesn't make sense why they would put this in their sporty models to begin with.

The clutch is already supposed to be the fuse in the driveline, this just helps that.

 

[BravoMike]

The clutch is already supposed to be the fuse in the driveline, this just helps that.

So you are saying that by slowing down the engagement of the clutch, they are trying to protect the drivetrain from excess stress?

 

[RedReplicant]

So you are saying that by slowing down the engagement of the clutch, they are trying to protect the drivetrain from excess stress?

Yes

Also, I ordered a speed bleeder that I believe will fit the stock piece for $6. I'll report back with the size once I verify it fits so I don't accidentally lead people wrong.

 

[BravoMike]

Yes

Also, I ordered a speed bleeder that I believe will fit the stock piece for $6. I'll report back with the size once I verify it fits so I don't accidentally lead people wrong.

Makes sense. I have wondered about this piece contributing to premature clutch wear because it essentially slips the clutch. May be not a big factor, but just a thought.

 

[RedReplicant]

I think it's a very big factor. I won't powershift this thing and I take my (relative) time in between shifts to ensure the clutch is engaged before I get back in it hard. We will see how long the clutch lasts.

If you shift the thing really quick it doesn't even have time to fully disengage the clutch and it will grind - also there are the times that you can feel the clutch pedal stick a little bit on the way back up... this is prime clutch abuse time if you're back in the power quick. Very telling to me.

Again, as always, just my opinion here.

 

[BravoMike]

I think it's a very big factor. I won't powershift this thing and I take my (relative) time in between shifts to ensure the clutch is engaged before I get back in it hard. We will see how long the clutch lasts.

If you shift the thing really quick it doesn't even have time to fully disengage the clutch and it will grind - also there are the times that you can feel the clutch pedal stick a little bit on the way back up... this is prime clutch abuse time if you're back in the power quick. Very telling to me.

Again, as always, just my opinion here.

Ah yes, the clutch pedal doesn't feel like there's a lag anymore. I can now shift quickly whereas before, the car did not like it!

 

[LeGti]

I think it's a very big factor. I won't powershift this thing and I take my (relative) time in between shifts to ensure the clutch is engaged before I get back in it hard. We will see how long the clutch lasts.

If you shift the thing really quick it doesn't even have time to fully disengage the clutch and it will grind - also there are the times that you can feel the clutch pedal stick a little bit on the way back up... this is prime clutch abuse time if you're back in the power quick. Very telling to me.

Again, as always, just my opinion here.

Then I'll second your opinion as you put into words exactly what I was feeling!

Looking forward to the speedbleeder tryout.

TIA,
Ben.

 

[BravoMike]

Review of ECS bleeder block and comparison to this free DIY mod.

http://www.golfmk7.com/forums/showthread.php?p=202012#post202012

 

[J.Nerdy]

I thought I was going batty...how the clutch seems to bark and spit through spirited quick shifts.

Any more news on the speed bleeder....would love to do this myself.

 

[2slowvw]

Well I know what modification I'm doing this weekend. My favorite mods are the free ones!

 

[Dspl1236]

I have bee doing this on all my 6 speeds since MK4's. Its an awesome free upgrade.

 

[RedReplicant]

I thought I was going batty...how the clutch seems to bark and spit through spirited quick shifts.

Any more news on the speed bleeder....would love to do this myself.

It got lost in the mail for over a week. Hopefully I get it today or tomorrow.