Dragging clutch... 95 Passat VR6

Aug 29, 2005 2 Replies

The clutch is dragging in my Passat, with the first eidence of engagement almost at hte floor.



Since it was relatively cheap, I replaced the clutch slave cylinder, which had no effect.



Before I just jump in and replace the clutch master cylinder ( $175) is there anything else that could cause the clutch to drag and engage low to the floor, like a worn clutch disk, worn pressure plte release fingers, worn T/O bearing or such? The car has 135,000 miles? any quick checks other than either tearing it down?


Yep, the system was bled and the lines are good....

I agree that a worn clutch 'should' be opposite of what I'm experiencing, but I've had one VW supplier, and know of a Volvo that for some reason,the worn clutch lowered the engagement point...something about the pressure plate fingers being worn.....BUt that much? That's why I'm asking for more opinions.

Ron/Champ 6

1963 8E5 Champ (Champ 6) 1962 Lark Daytona Convertible On eBay now...(Boomerang) 1995 VW Passat (Vanilla..yuk) 1994 Volvo 850 (Tilley) 1973 Volvo 1800 ES (Hyacinth Bucket)

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