hey got an 86 jetta gl. my clutch pedal takes quite a bit to push down now, and the clutch itself doesnt engage. so i replaced the cable and release bearing and have had no luck. she just sits there in the garage on jackstands. am i right by assuming that my clutch is just shot? it was slipping a little and then the cable just went bad.
tyler
IT will take you about 4 hours (in and out) to find out...
Tim Wohlford
So do you mean it does not DISengage? IOWs you can not shift into gear. Possible the arm that pushes the release bearing is cracked, or the release plate pushrod is wearing away possible due to a bad release bearing. These are items that can be changed with the trans in place. It could also be the release plate or disc. Trans needs to be removed for this.
OR maybe you do mean it won't engage: Can you shift gears and when you release the clutch pedal and you go no where? Check the CV joints, but this sounds like you need a new clutch. :-( Since you said it was slipping then you could assume that the clutch needs replacing.
later, dave Reminder........ Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you are a mile away from them, and you have their shoes. Frieda Norris
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