clutch issue

[Kent.R]

Hey guys
i got a question regarding the clutch
mine is stuck in engaged and i can't release it by activating the pedal
hope you can help its not a vr4 but an gti

regards Kent
Denmark

 

[nazagalant1993]

Clutch Slave Cylinder fail

 

[Kent.R]

so new slave cylinder

 

[Dan D]

so new slave cylinder

Question 1: Does the shifter move/transmission shift when the car is off?
If yes -
Possible problems in decreasing order by easiest to check:

1. Bent or broken clutch fork

2. Failed Slave Cylinder

Check those two together by watching for full stroke/movement while someone pushes the clutch

3. Broken pedal assembly - just inspect; search for TRE inspection method

4. Failed Master Cylinder - Bleed it at the slave to see if it is building pressure for starters

5. Destroyed clutch disk - springs came loose, contact surfaces came off or crumbled and got things stuck - you might be able to see through the clutch fork hole or flywheel inspection plate but pull trans to know for sure


That's where I'd start based on various fun times I've had.

Oh - if the answer to question 1 was "No" then start with shift cables/linkages see if you can move the shift forks and sliders manually at the trans. If not...pull it out. It probably broken.

 

[Kent.R]

Hey Dan
i've dis-assembled the slave-cylinder and it was rusty and the piston could'nt move probaly so i fixed it to work again the clutch fork is good
and i can bleed the cylynder without problems there
where do i find the inspection plate

 

[gvr4ever]

Hey Dan
i've dis-assembled the slave-cylinder and it was rusty and the piston could'nt move probaly so i fixed it to work again the clutch fork is good
and i can bleed the cylynder without problems there
where do i find the inspection plate

Inspection plate? A rubber boot protects the clutch fork. Sadly, the housing doesn't have a removable inspection point. A camera scope could probably fit in that boot area.