Re: 2000 1.8T Clutch Gone Bad - Only 15,000 km (Gad)
The warranty should absolutely cover it. You're still will under the 2 yr/24000 mile b2b...
EZ
The warranty should absolutely cover it. You're still will under the 2 yr/24000 mile b2b...
EZ
2000 1.8T Clutch Gone Bad - Only 15,000 km (less than 10,000 miles)
Took my 2000 Golf 1.8T in for a regularly scheduled service yesterday (18 month) and asked them to take a look at my clutch, because of a noise (like a hockey card in bicycle spokes) eminating from tranny when clutch is out and car is in neutral. Had a similar problem before my last service (where I had no more than 8,000 miles), and they lubricated a pivot point that seemed to help temporarily, but makes me question whether they properly diagnosed the problem or not. This time, the dealership tried to tell me that the sound went away with the diverter valve replacement they did (which took 2 services for them to acknowledge), but as expected, nothing had been done about the noise. Once I pulled the head service manager out, they took my car and said I'd have to leave it there so they could pull out the tranny, because it sounded like my clutch was "literally falling apart".
This really bothers me, given that the car is so low mileage and has an even mix of highway and city driving (it's not chipped and I don't really drive it very hard at all). My question is whether anyone else has experienced the same problem and will warranty cover such a problem.
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This really bothers me, given that the car is so low mileage and has an even mix of highway and city driving (it's not chipped and I don't really drive it very hard at all). My question is whether anyone else has experienced the same problem and will warranty cover such a problem.
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Re: 2000 1.8T Clutch Gone Bad - Only 15,000 km (Gad)
a year 2000 car with less than 10K miles? wow! how could u resist driving so little on ur VW?
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a year 2000 car with less than 10K miles? wow! how could u resist driving so little on ur VW?
Re: 2000 1.8T Clutch Gone Bad - Only 15,000 km (Gad)
Not to be offensive, but the clutch went because of the way you drive the car. On all cars that I've had, I have never needed a clutch. My 1.8T has 37000 mi on it with 70-80 passes on the dragstrip, KO4 since 30k, chip since 20k and the clutch is perfectly fine. The only time it has slipped is when I "rode" it too much on 17x8 wheels and burnt it. Just keep your car in neutral at traffic lights, do not hold it semiengaged too much when you taking off and it will serve you well for a long time. Your car is still under warranty, so stand for your rights, and get it fixed for free. Peace. http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif
Not to be offensive, but the clutch went because of the way you drive the car. On all cars that I've had, I have never needed a clutch. My 1.8T has 37000 mi on it with 70-80 passes on the dragstrip, KO4 since 30k, chip since 20k and the clutch is perfectly fine. The only time it has slipped is when I "rode" it too much on 17x8 wheels and burnt it. Just keep your car in neutral at traffic lights, do not hold it semiengaged too much when you taking off and it will serve you well for a long time. Your car is still under warranty, so stand for your rights, and get it fixed for free. Peace. http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif
Re: 2000 1.8T Clutch Gone Bad - Only 15,000 km (s320vt)
Thanks for all of the input.
I'd question the impact my driving had on the clutch if I actually ever had to replace the clutch on my old Saab 900 which I put 240,000 km on (never replaced it once).
Don't think my driving habits have changed that drastically to have a clutch go so early. Even if that was the case, less than 10,000 miles is a reflection of poor product quality in my opinion - an opinion mirrored by several others here on the forun (for the 2000 models anyways). Just my $0.02
Let's hope the next one lasts longer.
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Thanks for all of the input.
I'd question the impact my driving had on the clutch if I actually ever had to replace the clutch on my old Saab 900 which I put 240,000 km on (never replaced it once).
Don't think my driving habits have changed that drastically to have a clutch go so early. Even if that was the case, less than 10,000 miles is a reflection of poor product quality in my opinion - an opinion mirrored by several others here on the forun (for the 2000 models anyways). Just my $0.02
Let's hope the next one lasts longer.
Re: 2000 1.8T Clutch Gone Bad - Only 15,000 km (Gad)
I see your point, and I have to agree. Hope the next one holds better. Good luck http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif
I see your point, and I have to agree. Hope the next one holds better. Good luck http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif
Re: 2000 1.8T Clutch Gone Bad - Only 15,000 km (VWMike81)
Found out today, after dealer removed tranny, that problem is with flywheel. Have to replace because tooth missing. I've heard of teeth missing on gears, but not sure where/how on the flywheel (I assume where pressure plate and flywheel connect??)
Any ideas.
Good part is that they said it was covered under warranty.
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Found out today, after dealer removed tranny, that problem is with flywheel. Have to replace because tooth missing. I've heard of teeth missing on gears, but not sure where/how on the flywheel (I assume where pressure plate and flywheel connect??)
Any ideas.
Good part is that they said it was covered under warranty.
Re: 2000 1.8T Clutch Gone Bad - Only 15,000 km (Gad)
clutch/tranny prob's arent anything new, i was talking to a guy at the dealership, and he told me that they now stock clutch/flywheel/pressureplate b/c of so many problems /w the 1.8t, i was tolld the pressure plates are a big problem he said they tend to crack a lot
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clutch/tranny prob's arent anything new, i was talking to a guy at the dealership, and he told me that they now stock clutch/flywheel/pressureplate b/c of so many problems /w the 1.8t, i was tolld the pressure plates are a big problem he said they tend to crack a lot
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