georgehull 10 Posted January 5, 2015 Report Share Posted January 5, 2015 When setting off in 1st gear im getting a juddering and there seems to be no bite to the clutch so struggling setting off need to give it loads of revs to get off the mark. I replaced front engine mount and gear box mount recently. Anyone had a similar problem or anything i could check before i order a new clutch? VR6Pete 1 Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted January 5, 2015 Report Share Posted January 5, 2015 Does sound clutch related that, either worn clutch, or the fork has become damaged, they often split over time and can cause a judder on the clutch. I would get a full clutch kit. I got a Valeo kit in mine and cant recommend them enough, purchased from Stealth Racing, would come with thrust bearing etc.. etc... You can get a clutch fork for about 11 quid from VW (optionally you can re-in force them) but a new one will probably outlive the life of the car anyway.. Other things to look out for while you are poking around that way is a new slave cylinder, sometimes the real can split and leaks fluid - If I recall correctly your looking at around 30 quid for one of these. You should have a pretty smooth clutch after though Presume you have already checked that all your mounts are fine by holding the hand brake on, putting in to gear and attempt to see if there is any engine movement when you put you let off the clutch? Does your gearbox go into each gear ok and no strange noises? My money is on the clutch / fork but easy enough to resolve! Pete Link to post Share on other sites
georgehull 10 Posted January 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 Thanks Peteno I've not tried that I'll Give it a go tonight to check the engine stability I checked the master and slave cylinder for any fluid and was both dry so I'm gonna assume its the clutch then Link to post Share on other sites
georgehull 10 Posted January 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Quick update.. Picked up a 3 piece sachs clutch for a good price, had it fitted yesterday along with vw clutch fork, new sump, oil chamge and filter and rear brake hoses ( noticed they wers bubbling when i had new discs and pads)..What a difference clutch is effortless! Its actually enjoyable to drive now winners! D11PS and Bealieboy 2 Link to post Share on other sites
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