AlexF

Just changed the Clutch on my 1986 8v Gti...

The clutch went in fine and the gear box is back on fine as well

BUT

As you press the pedal down you get to a certain point (about 3" off the floor) it makes a horrid grating noise!!!

The clutch actually works as you can drive the car and it makes no noise and changes gear fine so long as you don't press the clutch too far down!!


So...

Have I got the wrong clutch?
Installed it wrong?
Does the pedal move to far as the interior is totally stripped!?

Thanks

Alex

JTECH James

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is the noise pedal end or box end?

AlexF

box end for sure

JTECH James

iTrader: (13)

its the funny type clutch on them isnt it, with the plate and circlip, rod through the box....?

AlexF

thast the one...

JTECH James

iTrader: (13)

ive never had an issue with them like that tbh, trying to think what could cause a noise like that...
i know there is quite a few variants of clutch,

AlexF

I think thats the problem

Lloyd

could you have fitted the plate the wrong way round?and its the springs catching on the flywheel?

lawnsy

iTrader: (1)

i recon the little disk at the end of the clutch rod is on its way out ...did you notice any wear in the middle were the clutch rod pushes onto as they are prone for pushing a hole through the disk.........

unless you put it in backwards some how so instead of sitting inside the little resess it is stitting on the other side ...as it will then be like a little raised dome....

Just my 2p worth

AlexF

The disk is new - and it can only go one way.

Alex

AlexF

It really can only go together one way round... there is no room to get the flywheel over the clutch if its wrong.

Then it also works - which kinda points me to somthing else

<= me!


Thanks for the ideas chaps!

Jay,

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ill tell you what i told u 2 hours ago wrong clutch alex

AlexF

What do you know about cars though Jay

big mac

iTrader: (7)

Release bearing in end of box is on its way or did you torque the clutch up right cause they can flex and rub against cover

AlexF

torque is ok - I used a good torque wrench.

Not sure about the realse bearing, but wouldnt that be noisy all the time it was in use not just when the pedal is in a certain position?

GARETH T

it does sound like your over stroking the clutch plate for some reason! i cant think why though LOL

JTECH James

iTrader: (13)

how high is the bite on the pedal?

AlexF

a bit above half way - its manual cable adjustment that is set as per the manual...

The interior being removed MIGHT be problem here - the sound deadening and carpets go under the pedal - now theres none there!

Or it could be I bropught the wrong clutch LOL

foreigneRS

when you removed the old one, it looked like that had been a problem before and that is why the springs were worn. if the clutch disengages properly before the noise, just put a stopper under the pedal - job done

AlexF

It was!!

Without the interior there is too much pedal movement, so the book figures for adjusting the free play are wrong!

All sorted now - thanks for the help guys!

Alex

Jay,

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iknow that cossies are cunts and evo;s are know the uk's number 1 chavtastic car

AlexF

It has got the right clutch in it thou lol

Double checked part numbers from the old one to the new one at the factors... lol

Mattfletcher

Have you adjusted the clutch cable to suit the new clutch, the way you explain it it sounds like you pressed the fork on to the clutch, but pedal is still travelling and forcing the thrust bearing further into the clutch plate then it needs to be.?????

AlexF

I have now - and it works a treat

Alex

Mattfletcher

You got to be careful you havent damaged your thrust bearing

AlexF

It'll be ok

Alex