Jim Bowen 1 Posted October 31, 2014 Was just checking out my gearbox and noticed this, not sure what could of caused it? Its quite bent and cracked both sides. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easypops 8 Posted October 31, 2014 Happened to mine as well mate, seems a fairly common fault. I guess they can only take so much wear and tear Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted October 31, 2014 Weird, just looked at the old one and its the same, i had a funny issue, thought it was gearbox so changed that, then a few months later the same happened again. Have got the new parts already, i'm just wondering if i've used the wrong type of grease on the release bearing which has turned to glue and stopped it sliding along the shaft. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean_Jaymo 0 Posted October 31, 2014 These are just parts that age, both this Corrado and my last one had cracked arms. Squeaking clutch and spongy pedal are sometimes symptoms. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted October 31, 2014 Doh, I binned one last month. Sounds like it would have been worthwhile having a spare. Are they available from VW? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davidwort 0 Posted October 31, 2014 I'm wondering if I've got a similar issue, fairly new clutch but I get a bit of drag with the clutch pedal pressed down in traffic?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted October 31, 2014 Can't see the pics, assuming it's the release fork that's bent or cracked? Very common. Even worse if you use an uprated clutch. I had mine upgraded by Vince the last time my 02A came off, which basically entailed welding a plate on the other side. Makes it into a box section piece. Worked a treat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leon263 0 Posted October 31, 2014 Was just checking out my gearbox and noticed this, not sure what could of caused it? Its quite bent and cracked both sides. Happy bidding ............. still available from VW if you miss out. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Volkswagen-Clutch-Release-Bearing-And-Clutch-Arm-02T-141-153-F-/271647697815?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f3f76eb97 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted October 31, 2014 Nice one. I did already have a new one but need another spare :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted October 31, 2014 I'm wondering if I've got a similar issue, fairly new clutch but I get a bit of drag with the clutch pedal pressed down in traffic?? I noticed mine getting stiffer. Was lovely after getting a new clutch. Then I refitted it when doing the chains. Just got slowly worse then started making a knocking noise at low speeds and clutch biting point was really low. Might look into getting something welded on my new one then. Cheers Kevin pork product. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
