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my 2015 GTI with 38,xxx miles is having clutch issues...pedal wont return back to top
- Thread starter goblues38
- Start date
Was at it all intermittent, or does the tech just 'not know your car.'
On the drive in, was it there every depression of the clutch? Man, sometimes I hate the process. I had a KNOWN rear speaker seal leak, but they didn't believe me. I straight up told them, its leaking from the speaker.
First time- could not replicate (BS)
Second time- we see it leaks now after further test but its DEFINITELY not the speaker, replaced door seal. (BS)
Third time- fixed.
On the drive in, was it there every depression of the clutch? Man, sometimes I hate the process. I had a KNOWN rear speaker seal leak, but they didn't believe me. I straight up told them, its leaking from the speaker.
First time- could not replicate (BS)
Second time- we see it leaks now after further test but its DEFINITELY not the speaker, replaced door seal. (BS)
Third time- fixed.
Parabola
Go Kart Champion
- Location
- Black hole sun
- Car(s)
- 15 GTI, 22 Tiguan
Try a sharp hard right turn and push the clutch pedal in right after the car is straight again...if the pedal sticks or feels weird, it's the thrust bearing. At that point head to the dealer and trade it in.
Will try it.
update.....good news...bad news......
The found the problem....clutch slave is leaking and dumping fluid up into the bell housing.......needs new slave for sure........needs new clutch for sure...........hopefully, does not need new flywheel. so $2,300 - $3,100 is the estimate right now. I specifically asked if they checked the crank bearings for movement and they said yes they checked, and there is no issue with crank walk.
So...good news it is just a clutch........good news it is not crank walk......bad news it may also need a flywheel.
before anyone posts about it....it is my 19 year old daughters car......not interested at all in putting aftermarket "go fast" parts on it. sorry.....when you become a dad, you become part of the no fun crowd
The found the problem....clutch slave is leaking and dumping fluid up into the bell housing.......needs new slave for sure........needs new clutch for sure...........hopefully, does not need new flywheel. so $2,300 - $3,100 is the estimate right now. I specifically asked if they checked the crank bearings for movement and they said yes they checked, and there is no issue with crank walk.
So...good news it is just a clutch........good news it is not crank walk......bad news it may also need a flywheel.
before anyone posts about it....it is my 19 year old daughters car......not interested at all in putting aftermarket "go fast" parts on it. sorry.....when you become a dad, you become part of the no fun crowd
russiankid
Drag Race Newbie
- Location
- PA
I would go get a quote from an indy shop and save some money.
cb1111
Newbie
- Location
- Virginia, USA
Don't you have a trusted indy? That should save a chunk of changeupdate.....good news...bad news......
The found the problem....clutch slave is leaking and dumping fluid up into the bell housing.......needs new slave for sure........needs new clutch for sure...........hopefully, does not need new flywheel. so $2,300 - $3,100 is the estimate right now. I specifically asked if they checked the crank bearings for movement and they said yes they checked, and there is no issue with crank walk.
So...good news it is just a clutch........good news it is not crank walk......bad news it may also need a flywheel.
before anyone posts about it....it is my 19 year old daughters car......not interested at all in putting aftermarket "go fast" parts on it. sorry.....when you become a dad, you become part of the no fun crowd
cb1111
Newbie
- Location
- Virginia, USA
Two great minds, a single thought
I don't...not for work like this. I have a great body shop, but just have not had the need to have cars wrenched on like this for years. I already told them to dive in. I will have a few more drinks tonight and forget about the costs for a while.
2nd best news.....best news would have been just a slave was needed. But it leaked fluid into the bell housing and soaked all the friction material. I was prepared to spend $2k already....$3k is just icing on the cake.
JC_451
Autocross Champion
- Location
- NJ, one of the nice parts.
- Car(s)
- 2017 GTI Sport
Great job keeping her safeupdate.....good news...bad news......
The found the problem....clutch slave is leaking and dumping fluid up into the bell housing.......needs new slave for sure........needs new clutch for sure...........hopefully, does not need new flywheel. so $2,300 - $3,100 is the estimate right now. I specifically asked if they checked the crank bearings for movement and they said yes they checked, and there is no issue with crank walk.
So...good news it is just a clutch........good news it is not crank walk......bad news it may also need a flywheel.
before anyone posts about it....it is my 19 year old daughters car......not interested at all in putting aftermarket "go fast" parts on it. sorry.....when you become a dad, you become part of the no fun crowd
Great job keeping her safe
Well. Safety is one of the big reason why she is in a GTI. This is her 2nd GTI.
Someone pulled out in front of her in her totaling her 2014 Mk6. Nothing she could do, but the car kept her safe.
The 2015 getting a new clutch.
My 2020 and will be my 2nd daughters in 3 years.
cb1111
Newbie
- Location
- Virginia, USA
Sending a letter to VW asking for a goodwill repair can't hurt and they may pay part of the costs. It'll needs to be a real letter though
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