How do I adjust the clutch?

[Ice White Socks 0]

Hello- just been searching on the internet for a workshop manual to help me out with little bits like this- bit gutted to find out the only one available is a reprint of the proper VW technical manual for about 100 quid :( :( . Anyway- the clutch on my VR bites a little too high up for my liking and was going to adjust it this weekend.On my old Corsa it was a one minute job; why do I get the feeling its going to be a bit more complicated on the VR :roll:

[dubster82 0]

I dont think you can, its hydraulic and adjusts itself... :?

[macca 0]

Have been checking the US e-bay for the Bentley manual, some going for £50ish, nearly half UK money.

[Andi 2,147,483,647]

I bought mine from Amazon US - with cross-atlantic shipping, tax and everything, ended up at £70.

A lot cheaper than Amazon UK. Not sure what the prices are now though... might be worth a look?

[CorradoVR6-Turbo 0]

The Clutch is non adjustable :? No info on adjustment :(

 

Cheers James

[Supercharged 2]

Yes, you want to compare if the clutch feels different to another VR6, if so you may have a leak in the hydrolic system

[woody 0]

I paid £62 including postage from Amazon

[Joe M 0]

Could try bleeding the system.

[CorradoVR6-Turbo 0]

Could try bleeding the system.

 

It bites to high up ,bleeding it would not sort it ,if it had air in the hydrolic it would bite to low down near the floor....

 

James

[Ice White Socks 0]

Cheers james- appreciate your post with the diagram. Have had more trouble cos someone crashed into the C on the Arnison roundabout on Sat morning.. Its gonna take at least two weeks to get it straightened out. Saw your car on Friday night (green with white bumber). If u drive from the stonebridge pub up to Nevilles cross bank, there is a set of terrace houses on your right. The corrado is parked on a private drive (not mine) just after the terrace. Have a look at the damage if u r drivin past and let me know what you think.

[CorradoVR6-Turbo 0]

Gona have a look mate...

 

C ya later

 

James

[Ice White Socks 0]

How can you tell if you need a new clutch then? Its just that I though It would need replacing about now (75K).

[CorradoVR6-Turbo 0]

Drive down the road about 30mph in top gear,dip the clutch,give it a good rev ,release the clutch and it should bite straight away to bring revs to normal...but if it continues to rev high the clutch is on way out :(

Also clutch judder is also a sign thats its poor... :(

 

Cheers James

[stevemac 0]

How can you tell if you need a new clutch then? Its just that I though It would need replacing about now (75K).

 

If yer gears aint crunchin and yer clutch aint slippin - leave it well alone.

[vr6storm 0]

Drive down the road about 30mph in top gear,dip the clutch,give it a good rev ,release the clutch and it should bite straight away to bring revs to normal...but if it continues to rev high the clutch is on way out :(

Also clutch judder is also a sign thats its poor... :(

 

Cheers James

 

 

also another way to tell if the clutch is going is.........park,put handbrake on,select 2nd gear and raise the clutch pedal.....if its good it should stall straight away if its bad then it should still keep on running but won't move at all.....remember not to use the throttle at all

[CorradoVR6-Turbo 0]

Drive down the road about 30mph in top gear,dip the clutch,give it a good rev ,release the clutch and it should bite straight away to bring revs to normal...but if it continues to rev high the clutch is on way out :(

Also clutch judder is also a sign thats its poor... :(

 

Cheers James

 

 

also another way to tell if the clutch is going is.........park,put handbrake on,select 2nd gear and raise the clutch pedal.....if its good it should stall straight away if its bad then it should still keep on running but won't move at all.....remember not to use the throttle at all

It must be well f**ked to do that.. :lol:

 

James

[vr6storm 0]

Drive down the road about 30mph in top gear,dip the clutch,give it a good rev ,release the clutch and it should bite straight away to bring revs to normal...but if it continues to rev high the clutch is on way out :(

Also clutch judder is also a sign thats its poor... :(

 

Cheers James

 

 

also another way to tell if the clutch is going is.........park,put handbrake on,select 2nd gear and raise the clutch pedal.....if its good it should stall straight away if its bad then it should still keep on running but won't move at all.....remember not to use the throttle at all

It must be well f**ked to do that.. :lol:

 

James[/quote:4f5ad]

 

 

 

 

very true :lol: :lol:

[Scott 0]

I'd be surprised if only done 75k and needs new clutch - am on 104k miles now and clutch still feels light and smooth (touches wood) :D

[stormseeker 0]

I'd be surprised if only done 75k and needs new clutch - am on 104k miles now and clutch still feels light and smooth (touches wood) :D

 

PANIC - remember what happened the last time you said something like that .... :D

 

I'd buy a replacement clutch in now if I were you :wink: :lol:

[Scott 0]

Hence - the touch wood

 

PS. VR is running like a dream (goes off into the woods in search of trees)

[stormseeker 0]

When it comes to the Corrado, there isn't enough wood in the world....... :?

 

:D

[Scott 0]

True for some maybe - but I have had Corrados for 5yrs now and they have never given me any real grief..... Ive put a total of 80k miles on them in 5yrs and only had to replace wear and tear items and general servicing - Im not complaining at all 8) :)