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scorpio stu
29-10-2015, 09:35 PM
Can anyone help please. Audi A3 s line Sportback tdi 57plate. It had a new clutch, master cylinder and DMF on the 8th October and has only done 800 miles since then. It's developed a fault.
Engine off all gears and reverse as smooth as silk. Engine on all forward gears go in but notchy and reverse not selectable ?
Sound familiar to anyone ?
Really need some urgent help please. Thanks
Stuart


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Crasher
29-10-2015, 10:11 PM
Possibly air in the clutch system
scorpio stu
29-10-2015, 10:13 PM
It's a start. No idea how to fix that but can't think it is an expensive thing to start with.


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Crasher
29-10-2015, 10:37 PM
The release bearing is inside the box (on the six speed) and is an all in one what is known as "concentric" unit and these can be a bit tricky to get the air out of as the bleed nipple (next to the starter, 9-mm spanner) is well before the bearing and you have to coax the air back up the tube to get it to bleed. We use a pressure brake bleeder.

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd20/Crasher1964/concentricreleasebearing.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/Crasher1964/media/concentricreleasebearing.jpg.html)
scorpio stu
29-10-2015, 11:12 PM
Where are you based ?


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scorpio stu
29-10-2015, 11:52 PM
Is there anyone local to epping/Loughton, Essex that is able to bleed it properly. Obviously I will pay just need to get it done ASAP. Thanks


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scorpio stu
30-10-2015, 01:23 PM
Just spoken to the garage that did the work and they think it's air as well. Said its a bit of a pig to do. Taking there Wednesday but going try and find someone local to do it as its about 50 miles round trip.


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scorpio stu
02-02-2016, 11:34 PM
Sorry I never updated this but it was air, done and is perfect.


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