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Pedal box Vs Clutch Cable
Posted: Mon May 25, 2009 12:58 pm
by Brad.
Trying to diagnose my creaky clutch.
It doesn't creak when its cold, only when its warm, and it'll creak on both the down and the upstroke.
I've no idea how to check my pedal box and/or my clutch cable.
Any input is much appreciated...
Re: Pedal box Vs Clutch Cable
Posted: Mon May 25, 2009 10:43 pm
by alexperkins
Get someone to stick their head under the bonnet when its squeaking, to see if its clutch side or pedal box side buddy.
Re: Pedal box Vs Clutch Cable
Posted: Tue May 26, 2009 12:28 am
by Brad.
Ah, so their different sides? Hmmmm.
I'll give it a go tomorrow.
Re: Pedal box Vs Clutch Cable
Posted: Tue May 26, 2009 7:35 am
by alexperkins
Well it runs from the pedal box to the top of the gearbox, so yes lol
Re: Pedal box Vs Clutch Cable
Posted: Tue May 26, 2009 9:09 am
by GTi-Jargon
I have this exact same problem... however I think mine is more developed.
Like you said, only happens when it is warm (fine when it's cold). I did some research on these forums and came to the same conclusion as you; either the clutch cable or the pedal box. I took it to a garage and asked them to take a look, they said the clutch cable was wound pretty tight and was still fairly loose so they replaced it and also took a look at the pedal box, which they said was fine (also contacted VW regarding the pedal box since there is a recall on it, but mine had already been replaced). Didn't really solve much though, helped a little.
Now I'm progressively having more trouble changing gears (especially first), so I did a bit more research into it (youtube is awesome, btw
) and I think it's a clutch thrust bearing / pressure plate problem, which means new clutch
If anyone knows this problem or has any ideas about it, I'd appreciate the info
Re: Pedal box Vs Clutch Cable
Posted: Tue May 26, 2009 11:30 am
by Brad.
GTi-Jargon wrote:I have this exact same problem... however I think mine is more developed.
Like you said, only happens when it is warm (fine when it's cold). I did some research on these forums and came to the same conclusion as you; either the clutch cable or the pedal box. I took it to a garage and asked them to take a look, they said the clutch cable was wound pretty tight and was still fairly loose so they replaced it and also took a look at the pedal box, which they said was fine (also contacted VW regarding the pedal box since there is a recall on it, but mine had already been replaced). Didn't really solve much though, helped a little.
Now I'm progressively having more trouble changing gears (especially first), so I did a bit more research into it (youtube is awesome, btw
) and I think it's a clutch thrust bearing / pressure plate problem, which means new clutch
If anyone knows this problem or has any ideas about it, I'd appreciate the info
Ohhhh, so it might be a bit more complicated than just a clutch cable then.
I think i'm going to try the Cable out first, THEN see if it helps, if it doesn't then i think i'm gonna be looking elsewhere.
Re: Pedal box Vs Clutch Cable
Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 2:14 pm
by Brad.
I've diagnosed it as the clutch cable now, the noise is where the cable comes through the Bulkhead into the engine.
Any chance someone off here could give the part number for a new cable?
Re: Pedal box Vs Clutch Cable
Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 5:39 pm
by fahada786
Mate your best bet is to go to euro car parts. Picked up my clutch cable from them for around £14. Its the perfect length and has some room to manouevere. Also i would hihgly recommend purchasing a SACH clutch kit. Extremely solid clutch for the GTI from one of the renowned clutch makers. Will set you back around £100 but well worth it IMO!