#1: My clutch went kaboom (GTi 180) Author: mattymj, Location: NorfolkPosted: Mon Oct 17, 2011 4:05 pm ---- Well the day had finally come, my clutch gave up on me in quite a noisy quealling explosive style.
I now need a new one, any advice on what make to go for and where from, ebay is a little limited with results.
Only serious comments please
Thanks in advance
#2: Re: My clutch went kaboom (GTi 180) Author: Seabook, Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2011 4:08 pm ---- luk sach or valeo, from eurocarparts or GSF.....
#3: Re: My clutch went kaboom (GTi 180) Author: richpowell91, Location: Melton Mowbray LeicestershirePosted: Mon Oct 17, 2011 4:32 pm ---- As seabook says luk, sach or valeo are well respected brands you could also try your local motor factors for either of these. Just checked through the local motor factors we use and have got a price of £114 (to the general public) for a luk clutch kit, obviously if you know someone in the trade then you could get one cheaper but that gives you a ballpark figure.
#4: Re: My clutch went kaboom (GTi 180) Author: mattymj, Location: NorfolkPosted: Mon Oct 17, 2011 4:35 pm ---- Thanks guys, i heard luk are good too, i shall do some ringing around tomoz and hopefully get a good deal.
#5: Re: My clutch went kaboom (GTi 180) Author: mattymj, Location: NorfolkPosted: Mon Oct 17, 2011 4:36 pm ---- PS one worrying problem when the clutch went i tried to start the car just to move it round the corner, it cranked but wouldn't start! I'm worried when i get it all back together it still wont start!!
#6: Re: My clutch went kaboom (GTi 180) Author: LeeThr, Location: North West WalesPosted: Mon Oct 17, 2011 4:44 pm ---- I feel your pain mate. I think my 1.4 is trying to kill its clutch, it was slipping earlier
#7: Re: My clutch went kaboom (GTi 180) Author: cartoonhead, Location: North ManchesterPosted: Mon Oct 17, 2011 6:14 pm ----
mattymj wrote:
it cranked but wouldn't start! I'm worried when i get it all back together it still wont start!!
if the thrust bearing has collapsed its probably bounced or even stuck a ball bearing in to the flywheel sensor
( if the flywheel pick up is located on the top of the gear box )
#8: Re: My clutch went kaboom (GTi 180) Author: V9977, Location: Athens, GreecePosted: Tue Oct 18, 2011 2:02 am ---- Valeo from Pug, not even direct.
'Just saying.
#9: Re: My clutch went kaboom (GTi 180) Author: Harty, Location: West LothianPosted: Tue Oct 18, 2011 3:47 am ---- how bout borg and becker? think thats what its called, my hdi clutch is that, cant fault it.
#10: Re: My clutch went kaboom (GTi 180) Author: kingdom200, Location: Leamington SpaPosted: Tue Oct 18, 2011 3:48 am ---- i got an LUK in mine and it worked a charm and felt so light lol... however if you want uprated, kyle (gti180boy) recommended HELIX to me
#11: Re: My clutch went kaboom (GTi 180) Author: mattymj, Location: NorfolkPosted: Tue Oct 18, 2011 5:12 pm ---- I've gone luk, its getting there, just need to refit everything now, cartoonhead was correct, ball bearings and metal everywhere!! Completly wrecked the poor little sensor lol
#12: Re: My clutch went kaboom (GTi 180) Author: LilLew, Location: PlymouthPosted: Wed Oct 19, 2011 2:57 am ---- my 180 clutch was making a horrible hissing and whirling nosie i took it to a garage and this is the pics of what happened
#13: Re: My clutch went kaboom (GTi 180) Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Wed Oct 19, 2011 4:06 am ---- That's the sort of thing that comes from sitting at traffic lights etc with the clutch on the floor.
#14: Re: My clutch went kaboom (GTi 180) Author: LilLew, Location: PlymouthPosted: Wed Oct 19, 2011 5:14 am ---- this was after about 2 months of me buying the car lol and that is when all of the problems started with my lovely gti 180 and they are still on going
#15: Re: My clutch went kaboom (GTi 180) Author: colganraz, Location: LeedsPosted: Wed Oct 19, 2011 6:15 am ----
Edward wrote:
That's the sort of thing that comes from sitting at traffic lights etc with the clutch on the floor.
thats first i heard of that? do you suggest putting into neutral and clutch up when waiting? i always have clutch in, in gear and sit on brakes
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