99 vw polo 1.4 88k miles - clutch problem

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Tue 12 Jul 2011 09:23
99 vw polo 1.4 88k miles - clutch problem - minty

Returned from a short 6 mile run parked up all ok no problems whatsoever , started car 2 hours later engine perfect but unable to select any gears. Tried starting in gear and clutch drag is evident as car moves if handbrake not applied. If the car is started in first gear and gently driven I am unable to select a further gear with the engine running. I presume something has seized or stuck in the clutch operating mechanism as the clutch did not slip or judder prior to this suddenly occuring. I wondered can this problem be solved without replacing the complete clutch .

Your comments would be greatfully recieved

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Tue 12 Jul 2011 11:19
99 vw polo 1.4 88k miles - clutch problem - unthrottled

Does it use a hydraulic or cable operated clutch? If its the former, there may have been a leak of hydraulic fluid.

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Tue 12 Jul 2011 12:47
99 vw polo 1.4 88k miles - clutch problem - minty

The clutch is cable operated and is in excellent order.

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Tue 12 Jul 2011 19:50
99 vw polo 1.4 88k miles - clutch problem - madf

Faulty cable? _ You can only say it's perfect after you have removed it.

Or

Clucth release bearing.

Or

Clucth release lever worn

Or...oil on clutch plate

or

worn clutch plate

or

worn engine thrust bearing..

or....

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