saucer
Veteran Member
On our 5-speed Jetta, when decelerating (approaching a stop sign, etc) if I try to put the car into first gear before it is at a complete stop, it will grind every time. This occurs with the clutch pedal to the floor, of course, but I can hear and feel a definite grind, and am unable to get the car into gear... until completely stopped. (Not to say I try and force until then.) This only happens into first gear, as I shift from neutral.
I'm just now thinking of asking the forum, as we've gotten it running again (long story) after replacing the entire clutch and hydraulic system about 100 miles ago. This replacement was part of another long story regarding burned clutches... and now I'm fearing they're connected. I believe its had this quirk the whole time we've owned it -- about 14 months.
Just to reiterate: I've recently replaced the entire mechanical clutch (Sachs SMF G60/VR6 kit) including the clutch fork and clip, the master cylinder, slaver cylinder, hydraulic line, and clutch fluid. I also "recalibrated" the linkage for the second or third time. (Even though this work was done for other reasons, I just wanted to provide some history)
Is this normal for the MK4? My 2010 does not do this, nor has any other manual I've driven over the past 15 years...
I'm just now thinking of asking the forum, as we've gotten it running again (long story) after replacing the entire clutch and hydraulic system about 100 miles ago. This replacement was part of another long story regarding burned clutches... and now I'm fearing they're connected. I believe its had this quirk the whole time we've owned it -- about 14 months.
Just to reiterate: I've recently replaced the entire mechanical clutch (Sachs SMF G60/VR6 kit) including the clutch fork and clip, the master cylinder, slaver cylinder, hydraulic line, and clutch fluid. I also "recalibrated" the linkage for the second or third time. (Even though this work was done for other reasons, I just wanted to provide some history)
Is this normal for the MK4? My 2010 does not do this, nor has any other manual I've driven over the past 15 years...
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