I thought that too but there is loads of knowledgeable sound fellas on it that helped me with a few issues.I didn’t think about checking the sump. I fitted a magnetic sump plug previously. And the bits where stuck to the plug. So guessing it would of picked up anything else if there was any.
I posted it on my build thread on the mk5 GTI forum. I’d guess Facebook would just be a bunch of keyboard warriors telling me the engines f**ked.
I’ll try that tonight.I thought that too but there is loads of knowledgeable sounds fellas on it that helped me with a few issues.
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What an absolute pain in the arse.
You've got me curious about the issue and looking through various forums. Seems to be common with upgraded clutches but heres one from a MK7 with stock engine and clutch. Only seems to happen on cars with manual gearboxes.
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Thrust washer failure…..I took the Golf to a track day last Sunday at Kirkistown, which went ok. I had fun but the car wasn’t without its issues, even though I was taking it reasonably easy.
The clutch is doing this thing where it sticks halfway when coming up, only on right hand turns. Which isn’t great for a clockwise circuit. I know what the issue is, I think.
The output shaft in these gearboxes start to get play in them. There is a shim kit which can take the play out. I’ve tried fitting the kit but there isn’t enough play in the shaft to fit the shim. So I’ve ordered some skinnier shims to try.
Also the car started to get hot. The needle crept up 3/4 a couple of times. A cool down lap brought it back down again.
Then on the last session I was getting big vibrations on braking. So I’m worried I’ve warped the discs.
Then the biggest problem was discovered today when it had its post track day oil change. 2 random bits of metal were found in the oil.
I honestly have the worst luck with cars! Although maybe tracking a highly tuned car with over 100k miles on the clock wasn’t the greatest idea.
Anyway, the current plan is to just keep driving it, and if the engine does eventually give up. Then go find a used Golf R engine.
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Thrust washer failure…..
Exactly what happened to mine weird clutch pedal for a while and then complete failure and bottom end then started knocking…. By the fact you’ve got bits of washers there your engines dead…. Time for a CDL
the crank walk will be pulling/pushing the flywheel from/towards the clutch - turning will increase the walk in opposite direction you are turningWas the clutch pedal weird all the time or only when turning hard right? Mines fine 99% of the time.
Only hard right turns it would feel weird. Get a prybar and have someone push the clutch pedal and you will see the crank movingWas the clutch pedal weird all the time or only when turning hard right? Mines fine 99% of the time.