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Surv0
02-04-2008, 01:32 PM
recently purchased a second hand polo playa 1.6 2002 model..

when its cold, sometimes even when its warm, if i accelerate quite hard in 2nd/3rd/4th gears, it feels like the clutch suddenly goes in and the revs climb quickly with no power to drivetrain. usually gets to about 5.5k revs then drops again as it takes.
This is not normal, any ideas?

Could it be the clutch or clutch cable?
Highflyer_GP
02-04-2008, 01:36 PM
Had the same problem with my old car, your clutch plates are forked! :D

The reason being that once you try and engage it, there's very little friction, resulting in the revs increasing before it finally manages to engage.
Surv0
02-04-2008, 01:41 PM
Had the same problem with my old car, your clutch plates are forked! :D

The reason being that once you try and engage it, there's very little friction, resulting in the revs increasing before it finally manages to engage.

great - can i ask how much it was to get fixed?
Highflyer_GP
02-04-2008, 01:44 PM
Can't remember the exact amount as it was a while back, but if I recall it was around ħR1500

And my car had a freeflow exhaust, so people would turn and stare and wonder wtf is up with this guy revving so high at 40km/h :D
Surv0
02-04-2008, 01:45 PM
ok thanks alot - gives me an idea of what im dealing with neway..
gonna take it to VW for an assessment..
Surv0
02-04-2008, 02:06 PM
Just confirmed with VW now, that its going to cost about R4.5 bucks to replace...
Should i go through VW for this or can i use anybody?
ToxicBunny
02-04-2008, 02:15 PM
Do you have a warranty with VW or one of thoes daft things you get when you finance a car?

If not, go to someone else.
Surv0
02-04-2008, 02:18 PM
dont have a warranty, as im not financing it through VW, private purchase.\

Any recommendations where to go?
Ertai
02-04-2008, 02:19 PM
yeah VW is a large rip off when it comes to replacing things. go somewhere else is my suggestions
Surv0
02-04-2008, 02:35 PM
Damn, Ferobrake quoted me R2000 ex vat for a new clutch, thats if the flywheel, bushes and seals dont need replacing..
VW = ripoff big time..
jetpacman
08-04-2008, 08:26 PM
Damn, Ferobrake quoted me R2000 ex vat for a new clutch, thats if the flywheel, bushes and seals dont need replacing..
VW = ripoff big time..

Thats why its called the stealership. The agents always charge you a fortune and with clutches I think some OEM clutchs for some makes are made by one of the brands you can buy at midas, I think its LUK.

Shop around some more.
Kokop
09-04-2008, 01:01 PM
Buy the clutch from Goldwagen

Find a good mechanic in you area to fit it.

Best way to go.

You could ask for advice in http://www.vwclub.co.za/vwforum/viewforum.php?f=3&sid=f081436c2222d824465745145b46d73a

Forum for VW's, they should point you in the right direction.

Good Luck
Surv0
09-04-2008, 01:02 PM
Got it sorted thanks, took to ferobrake - going like a boeing now :)

Didnt actually realise the clutch had such an effect on your drive and the way your car accelerates.