DrT
26-10-2012, 04:09 PM
Hi all,
I just wanted to share my experience in case someone else is suffering the same. I have a 2007 Jetta 2.0 FSI. This is the red "I" turbo (not supercharged) model - something of a rarity as I understand it.
Recently I noticed the clutch biting point changed occasionally. Sometimes it would feel normal, others it would bite about half way down from normal. I then noticed it did it almost guaranteed after going round a roundabout or long right hand bend at a decent speed. It went in for investigation to a small local garage and the clutch master cylinder was changed. That made no difference. It's now in the local VW franchise with the gearbox and the bottom of the engine off. It turns out the problem is end float (free play) on the crank, allowing it to move and press on the clutch mechanism, hence the problem on right hand bends. To make matters worse, the dealer tells me on that model of engine the crank is not removable - it requires a complete new engine. To get to this stage of diagnosis it currently stands at £1010 including VAT. The car is covered by a Warranty Group warranty but I'm guessing they are going to try and wriggle out of it under the "wear and tear" clause. The VW dealer has approached VW to ask about a replacement engine out of goodwill, but VW have said a) it's over five years old, and b) the last service was not at a VW franchised dealer.
Oh, I almost forgot - the cost of the new engine - around £7000
:(
I just wanted to share my experience in case someone else is suffering the same. I have a 2007 Jetta 2.0 FSI. This is the red "I" turbo (not supercharged) model - something of a rarity as I understand it.
Recently I noticed the clutch biting point changed occasionally. Sometimes it would feel normal, others it would bite about half way down from normal. I then noticed it did it almost guaranteed after going round a roundabout or long right hand bend at a decent speed. It went in for investigation to a small local garage and the clutch master cylinder was changed. That made no difference. It's now in the local VW franchise with the gearbox and the bottom of the engine off. It turns out the problem is end float (free play) on the crank, allowing it to move and press on the clutch mechanism, hence the problem on right hand bends. To make matters worse, the dealer tells me on that model of engine the crank is not removable - it requires a complete new engine. To get to this stage of diagnosis it currently stands at £1010 including VAT. The car is covered by a Warranty Group warranty but I'm guessing they are going to try and wriggle out of it under the "wear and tear" clause. The VW dealer has approached VW to ask about a replacement engine out of goodwill, but VW have said a) it's over five years old, and b) the last service was not at a VW franchised dealer.
Oh, I almost forgot - the cost of the new engine - around £7000
:(