Clutch Time

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Re: Clutch Time

Post by Mat20vt » Tue Jul 17, 2018 6:34 am

As it happens we have two in stock so yes we can post Monday morning or today if you are quick Lynn is in reception until 12.15 01724 711410 She will post on her way home
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Re: Clutch Time

Post by AA_954 » Tue Jul 17, 2018 9:34 am

Mat20vt wrote:As it happens we have two in stock so yes we can post Monday morning or today if you are quick Lynn is in reception until 12.15 01724 711410 She will post on her way home
Posted above.....
Thanks, wasn’t sure as that was more than a 2 year old post...


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Re: Clutch Time

Post by Mat20vt » Tue Jul 17, 2018 10:16 am

I rang them a few weeks ago. Had it in two days 👍
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Re: Clutch Time

Post by black cat » Mon Aug 20, 2018 7:49 pm

Help!
I have been reading through the problems with the clutch pedal sticking down, but I have a different problem the clutch is biting right on the floor and it is really difficult to get in to gear I have tried bleeding it but it is still the same, the pedal feels really soft ,any ideas ?

John

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Re: Clutch Time

Post by 12th » Tue Aug 21, 2018 8:10 am

New clutch. That's how mine was at the end, including feeling a little gritty when engaging.

Pedal sticking down after hard use but being otherwise sound means it needs replacement fluid with a higher boiling point. Cheap and simple.
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Re: Clutch Time

Post by Robnic » Tue Aug 21, 2018 10:09 am

Hi John,

Your clutch is not 'clearing' fully which could be a hydraulic issue (not providing enough throw to the clutch) but as you have bled it that has most likely ruled that out, so unfortunately you are looking at a clutch problem. There are other parts to replace inside the bellhousing when doing the clutch like the release bearing arm they are documented elsewhere on here.
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Re: Clutch Time

Post by slors4 » Wed Aug 22, 2018 9:33 am

Ive not long had my B7 RS4 Avant and on a recent spirited outing the clutch pedal stuck down. Ive done some research and there seems to be no definitive answer/cure to the problem, however im willing to try some of the relatively simple things 1st such as changing and bleeding the fluid and probably the clutch return pipe.
:?: Before I change the pipe how can I visually check the pipe in question hasn't already been done by a previous owner? ie where do I look and what to look for.

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Re: Clutch Time

Post by 12th » Wed Aug 22, 2018 9:47 am

The fluid used in mine was dot 5.1, job done by Graham Goode. The problem hasn't returned once in the years since that was done. Fluid is pennies, but they had to remove part of the exhaust to do the job so it cost just over £100 iirc. Bargain, and presumably much cheaper if you are competent enough to do it yourself - which I am not!

EDIT: They didn't change any of the pipes or other parts, either - just the fluid.
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Re: Clutch Time

Post by black cat » Fri Aug 24, 2018 8:07 pm

Robnic
Thanks for the advice, we will take the box out next ,could you supply me with one of your uprated pipes please?
John

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Re: Clutch Time

Post by Robnic » Fri Aug 24, 2018 8:08 pm

Hi John,

Yes can sort Tuesday send me a PM

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