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| SirAndy |
 Jan 13 2014, 10:03 PM
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Resident German  Group: Admin Posts: 41,644 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California  |
Today i passed the 160,000 miles mark on my Jetta and 25 miles later, to the mark, my clutch starts slipping.
Seems too much of a coincidence, probably hardcoded in the car computer, damn you VW ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hissyfit.gif) Anyways, those of you in the know, how much is this going to set me back? As far as i know, the clutch on this car has never been replaced. And if it's anything like replacing the timing chain, it's gonna be expensive. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) 2002 Jetta VR6, 2.8L, automatic (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
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| Woody |
Jan 14 2014, 06:18 AM
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Sandbox Rabblerouser and head toilet scrubber Group: Members Posts: 3,858 Joined: 28-December 10 From: San Antonio Texas Member No.: 12,530 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Automatic? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif)
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| TheCabinetmaker |
Jan 14 2014, 06:45 AM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,300 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
I'm confused like woody. Automatic clutch?
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| jd74914 |
Jan 14 2014, 06:45 AM
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Its alive Group: Members Posts: 4,780 Joined: 16-February 04 From: CT Member No.: 1,659 Region Association: North East States |
Auto's don't usually have a clutch...
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| Chris H. |
Jan 14 2014, 07:35 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 4,030 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Chicago 'burbs Member No.: 73 Region Association: Upper MidWest 
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I'm guessing he means it's an auto trans since he knows what he'd be in for with a manual clutch...probably has the feel of a manual clutch slip.
If it's an automatic it looks like you really took that trans into bonus land...most didn't last that long. Based on the few threads I read it could be as easy as changing the fluid or it could be ready to crap out. The water cooled forums I'd look at for answers are: VWVortex VWforums tdiclub Of those, here are a few interesting threads... Thread 1 Thread 2 Thread 3 And the diagnostic guide: VW Guide The diagnostic guide might help you nail down what it is based on the specific symptoms listed but it couldn't hurt to flush the fluid really well just to see if it helps. |
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| Cap'n Krusty |
Jan 14 2014, 09:49 AM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
If it's an automatic, figure around 3K for the trans, plus R&R labor. I have a guy who does 'em (DO NOT trust your local tranny shop!). PM me for details. Anything other than a rebuild is gonna be putting a bandaid on the problem. While it's out, do the timing chain thing, you're 60K past the early failure point. If it's actually a stick, figure $12-1500 for parts, same labor, and do the timing chain thing.
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| SirAndy |
Jan 14 2014, 12:17 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,644 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(Cap'n Krusty @ Jan 14 2014, 07:49 AM)  If it's an automatic, figure around 3K for the trans, plus R&R labor. I have a guy who does 'em (DO NOT trust your local tranny shop!). PM me for details. Anything other than a rebuild is gonna be putting a bandaid on the problem. While it's out, do the timing chain thing, you're 60K past the early failure point. If it's actually a stick, figure $12-1500 for parts, same labor, and do the timing chain thing. $3k, ugh. Yes, automatic and yes, it very much feels like a slipping clutch. You step on the gas, revs go up, the car moves, but it's like a slug trying to escape from your backyard. You know, like when your clutch is slipping ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) PS: Did the timing chain last year! |
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