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cody · 2009-07-28, 12:40 PM

Just yankin' your chain.

100_Percent_Juice · 2009-07-28, 01:07 PM

I was the one who gave Rob the name of this place. I had a friend take his 02 wrx there for a clutch and it was done without a problem and worked for 2 years before he ended up selling it. I assumed if they did a wrx, they should be able to handle a jetta. Sorry for the added work that came with it.

bigrobwoot · 2009-07-28, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 100_Percent_Juice

I was the one who gave Rob the name of this place. I had a friend take his 02 wrx there for a clutch and it was done without a problem and worked for 2 years before he ended up selling it. I assumed if they did a wrx, they should be able to handle a jetta. Sorry for the added work that came with it.

S'all good. I made the same assumption. Oh well, thanks to Cory, it's all fixed and done with, and I can move on.

100_Percent_Juice · 2009-07-28, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by bigrobwoot

it's all fixed and done with, and I can move on.

can you?

What if they advertise cheap clutch replacement so they can then use your car to buy drugs and traffic women. Now there are going to be strange people walking up to your car looking for drugs and sex. I guess that will give you a chance to get a jump on those student loans.

I think you owe La Union an apology and me a beer for this wonderful window of opportunity that has been opened for you.

bigrobwoot · 2009-09-05, 09:10 PM

So, to bump this thread, her clutch is slipping again

I'd like to know what part of a clutch install, if done incorrectly, could potentially cause it to slip. I know it's not her driving, or her absurd amount of power, and I couldn't prove that they installed a used clutch rather than the new one I gave them. So I'm wondering if there is any part of a clutch install that would cause it to slip?

100_Percent_Juice · 2009-09-05, 09:14 PM

I think you should take it back in. Its probably been less than 1k miles even.

Dean · 2009-09-05, 11:56 PM

Was it a complete clutch, pressure plate and flywheel, or what?

Did you break/bed it in properly?

Did you ask for and get the old parts back?

If they got oil/grease on the plate, yes, it could slip and ruin the disc material.

Kevin M · 2009-09-06, 12:32 AM

Is it cable or hydraulic? Could it just be out of adjustment?

bigrobwoot · 2009-09-06, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Dean

Was it a complete clutch, pressure plate and flywheel, or what?

Did you break/bed it in properly?

Did you ask for and get the old parts back?

If they got oil/grease on the plate, yes, it could slip and ruin the disc material.

Complete kit, including the flywheel.

Yes I broke it in. I followed your procedure to fix Joel's clutch at the meet a while back.

Yes, I got the old parts.

Kevin, I don't know if it's cable or hydraulic, and to be honest, I wouldn't even know how to check. And what do you mean by out of adjustment?

tysonK · 2009-09-06, 06:01 PM

You should call this guy Michael Westen I heard he takes care of problems.

Kevin M · 2009-09-06, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by bigrobwoot

Complete kit, including the flywheel.

Yes I broke it in. I followed your procedure to fix Joel's clutch at the meet a while back.

Yes, I got the old parts.

Kevin, I don't know if it's cable or hydraulic, and to be honest, I wouldn't even know how to check. And what do you mean by out of adjustment?

If you pop the hood and see what looks like a second, smaller brake master cylinder on the firewall, it's hydraulic, If not, it's cable. Either one can be out of adjustment, sort of like how parking brakes can, which can cause the clutch not to fully engage.

bigrobwoot · 2009-09-06, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevin M

If you pop the hood and see what looks like a second, smaller brake master cylinder on the firewall, it's hydraulic, If not, it's cable. Either one can be out of adjustment, sort of like how parking brakes can, which can cause the clutch not to fully engage.

I'll take a look at that either tonight or tomorrow. What would cause it to get out of adjustment?

Kevin M · 2009-09-06, 10:29 PM

Improper installation, or the new parts not having the same clearances, or the parts being wrong (WRX parts in RS or vice versa comes to mind).

bigrobwoot · 2009-09-07, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevin M

Improper installation, or the new parts not having the same clearances, or the parts being wrong (WRX parts in RS or vice versa comes to mind).

It shouldn't be the parts, I ordered them myself. Or maybe that is the problem

But seriously, what part of the installation, not aligning it correctly? I can't think of how else you could install it wrong...

100_Percent_Juice · 2009-09-07, 05:11 PM

I would think if there was a problem with the installation or oil on the disk whatever, it would have made itself known before now.

bigrobwoot · 2009-09-08, 06:41 AM

It started acting up again after about 400-500 miles I'd guess, but I just ignored it and hoped it would go away on it's own, or I was hoping it was in her head.

So are you saying that it's out of adjustment like Kevin was saying? Low quality parts?

2009-07-28, 12:40 PM	#51
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2009-07-28, 01:07 PM	#52
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	I was the one who gave Rob the name of this place. I had a friend take his 02 wrx there for a clutch and it was done without a problem and worked for 2 years before he ended up selling it. I assumed if they did a wrx, they should be able to handle a jetta. Sorry for the added work that came with it. __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2009-09-05, 09:14 PM	#56
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	I think you should take it back in. Its probably been less than 1k miles even. __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2009-09-05, 11:56 PM	#57
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	Was it a complete clutch, pressure plate and flywheel, or what? Did you break/bed it in properly? Did you ask for and get the old parts back? If they got oil/grease on the plate, yes, it could slip and ruin the disc material. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids... Last edited by Dean; 2009-09-06 at 06:27 AM.

2009-09-06, 12:32 AM	#58
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Is it cable or hydraulic? Could it just be out of adjustment? __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2009-09-05, 09:10 PM	#55
bigrobwoot EJ251 Real Name: Rob Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Reno Posts: 679 Car: 2019 CBS WRX Premium Class: Middle Shoot for the moon, because even if you miss, you'll still be among the stars	So, to bump this thread, her clutch is slipping again I'd like to know what part of a clutch install, if done incorrectly, could potentially cause it to slip. I know it's not her driving, or her absurd amount of power, and I couldn't prove that they installed a used clutch rather than the new one I gave them. So I'm wondering if there is any part of a clutch install that would cause it to slip?

2009-09-06, 06:01 PM	#60
tysonK warehouse SECCS Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SoCal... Posts: 6,253 Car: 04 Evo 99 Cadillac Class: street de le mod	You should call this guy Michael Westen I heard he takes care of problems. __________________ Anjali? Anjali?

2009-09-06, 10:29 PM	#63
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Improper installation, or the new parts not having the same clearances, or the parts being wrong (WRX parts in RS or vice versa comes to mind). __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2009-09-07, 05:11 PM	#65
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	I would think if there was a problem with the installation or oil on the disk whatever, it would have made itself known before now. __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2009-09-08, 06:41 AM	#66
bigrobwoot EJ251 Real Name: Rob Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Reno Posts: 679 Car: 2019 CBS WRX Premium Class: Middle Shoot for the moon, because even if you miss, you'll still be among the stars	It started acting up again after about 400-500 miles I'd guess, but I just ignored it and hoped it would go away on it's own, or I was hoping it was in her head. So are you saying that it's out of adjustment like Kevin was saying? Low quality parts?

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