heavy clutch
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its had a hard life…
box she is struggling with heavy clutch.
is there any tricks to make it lighter?
a different box? cable
or worse case fit an auto box!
she had a mk4 golf before which she loved but was slow.
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Posted
Local Hero
https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/forum/index.php?page=topicview&id=technical%2Frunning-gear_2%2Fclutch-cable
You could also check the clutch cable is running free in the plastic casing, I also oil my cable by remove the clutch cable from the car and drip some 3in1 oil along the metal cable and hang it up so the oil drips out the end or buy a new cable but I would oil the new cable as well…
Oil like this…
3-in-One Oil Drip Can 200ml - Screwfix
If no better could be the clutch is old and needs replacing?
After that you can a fit hydraulic clutch like in later cars but that's not a simple fix…
If you're keeping a cable set up and have not already fitted a bulk head strengthening plate where the clutch cable goes through the bulk head get one NOW even if there is no signs of cracking on the bulkhead, it's such a rubbish design by VW and it will crack or split in time and it's a lot harder to repair the bulk head if the cable pulls through. With the plate it comes with a sticky foam pad on the back, clean the bulk head and stick it on, the clutch cable holds in the place as well as the sticky foam,.
https://www.classic-vw.co.uk/mk1-golf-clutch-cable---bulkhead-repair-plate-171898152-jetta-caddy-19789-p.asp
1988 Mk1 Golf GTi Cabriolet 1.8cc DX, K-jet. Daily drive. 317,000 miles and counting
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
Posted
Old Timer
Also check any grommets and guides it goes through are present and in good order otherwise you'll be getting lateral pull on the cable
I've had a few Mk4's and mk4 based cars but didnt ever think the mk1 clutch was heavy in comparison.
In fact compared to my BMW its quite light
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2003 BMW 330d Manual Saloon Msport
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Posted
Local Hero
1988 Mk1 Golf GTi Cabriolet 1.8cc DX, K-jet. Daily drive. 317,000 miles and counting
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
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mark1gls said
You can help things by making sure the clutch cable is not kinked anywhere and going straight down towards the gearbox end as if it's on slight angle (which I see many cars like this) the cable will catch the metal casting slowly sawing through it and making the pedal heavy, later cars had a white plastic clip attached to the master brake cyinder to keep the cable straight or you can wrap some wire around the cable to hold it still like I have done in my Mk1 Scirocco.
https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/forum/index.php?page=topicview&id=technical%2Frunning-gear_2%2Fclutch-cable
You could also check the clutch cable is running free in the plastic casing, I also oil my cable by remove the clutch cable from the car and drip some 3in1 oil along the metal cable and hang it up so the oil drips out the end or buy a new cable but I would oil the new cable as well…
Oil like this…
3-in-One Oil Drip Can 200ml - Screwfix
If no better could be the clutch is old and needs replacing?
After that you can a fit hydraulic clutch like in later cars but that's not a simple fix…
If you're keeping a cable set up and have not already fitted a bulk head strengthening plate where the clutch cable goes through the bulk head get one NOW even if there is no signs of cracking on the bulkhead, it's such a rubbish design by VW and it will crack or split in time and it's a lot harder to repair the bulk head if the cable pulls through. With the plate it comes with a sticky foam pad on the back, clean the bulk head and stick it on, the clutch cable holds in the place as well as the sticky foam,.
https://www.classic-vw.co.uk/mk1-golf-clutch-cable---bulkhead-repair-plate-171898152-jetta-caddy-19789-p.asp
if the clutch is old surely it would be weak so replacing it with a new cover unused would make
it stronger to press not sure if that is correct but
sounds feasible to me
Do not know a lot but willing to help if possible
1989 Sapphire Blue Mk1 Cabriolet KR
1985 Atlas Grey Mk2 GTI 2.0 ABF
1989 Sapphire Blue Mk1 Cabriolet KR
1985 Atlas Grey Mk2 GTI 2.0 ABF
Posted
Local Hero
Check the adjustment on the cable, there should be 10mm of free play on th clutch pedal, if ok I would look at fitting a new clutch cable if it's old.
Then release bearing or rod could be worn?
If you do fit a new clutch get a good make like LUK or SACHS.
Google Mk1 golf heavy clutch pedal and lots of info out there…
https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/forum/index.php?page=topicview&id=running-gear_2%2Fhard-and-high-clutch
1988 Mk1 Golf GTi Cabriolet 1.8cc DX, K-jet. Daily drive. 317,000 miles and counting
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
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Ive fitted a new cable, which i lubed before fitting.
And have introduced the strengthening plate & greased up the pedal.
So think it gearbox/clutch .
I havent opened it up to check clutch condition but this car was stood for 10 years- & its got a montego gearbox!
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Local Hero
I've got a Montego gearbox as when looking for a replacement, they was 1/2 the price out of a Montego compared to a Mk1 Golf and it's the same gearbox but there was loads of Montegos being broken in the scrap yard when I changed mine 20 years ago!
1988 Mk1 Golf GTi Cabriolet 1.8cc DX, K-jet. Daily drive. 317,000 miles and counting
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
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