krishen 2 Posted August 29, 2011 Always hear people talking about slipping clutches but not sure what the symptoms are. Over the last few days i've had an issue where if i'm driving and accelerate, the revs go high but my speed stays the same. After a few seconds the revs drop back and the speed does increase. Is this a slipping clutch or something else? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robrado974 1 Posted August 29, 2011 Yep clutch is on its way out mate , you will notice it more when you are goin uphill . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krishen 2 Posted August 29, 2011 Oh dear. Why is it every time i'm about to go holiday this car plays up :-( So how much should i budget for a clutch change? And should i get anything else done at the same time? I had the upper chain, guide and tensioners done when i first bought the car (and the garage told me that the clutch looked ok so no need to change it - maybe a bit naive on my part). How long can the clutch hold out for before it completely goes? Will a couple of weeks/300 miles be ok? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Critical_Mass 10 Posted August 29, 2011 Will depend how you drive, if you take it easy it may last a while yet, but you run the risk of it suddenly letting you down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robrado974 1 Posted August 29, 2011 I would do it before you go , if the revs are racing up now its proberbly well on its way out . As the mass says you run the risk of it going when you are away . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krishen 2 Posted August 29, 2011 Only just got the car back from Graham at DG after a couple of weeks and looks like ill have to drop it back. Need the car to drive to get to London today so hopefully clutch will last to london and back (fingers crossed). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pat_McCrotch 0 Posted August 29, 2011 A VW dealer changed the chains on my VW in 2009 but didn't change the clutch. When I bought the car and changed the clutch 4000 miles later the friction plate was smooth to the rivets and about to break up. Unbelievable that people don't change it at the same time. Saves so much grief! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Critical_Mass 10 Posted August 29, 2011 Yeah that seems like madness not to change the clutch when the chains were done. Easy enough to do the clutch whilst chains are being done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krishen 2 Posted August 29, 2011 Another question Is it best to go for a standard VR clutch or go for an uprated/aftermarket one? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lauraJ 0 Posted August 29, 2011 Just from personal experience when thy change the clutch ask them to change the clutch release arm at the same time for the sake of £10 it's worth it. About 4 hours labour for a clutch change I think Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Critical_Mass 10 Posted August 29, 2011 Definately Laura. Unless you're running loads of power, id just go for a standard clutch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pat_McCrotch 0 Posted August 29, 2011 Another question Is it best to go for a standard VR clutch or go for an uprated/aftermarket one? Genuine with a genuine release bearing and arm. The non-genuine one comes with a release bearing that starts to 'chatter' after a few thousand miles. The genuine kit comes with a release bearing already in the box as do the non genuine ones. As krishen said change EVERYTHING related to clutch (bolts etc) as it's allot of grief to get it all out again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
