Thread: Clutch issue
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Old 05-04-2019, 07:09 AM   #2
John V
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In idle, in neutral, the clutch has no load on it. If it isn't disengaging completely, it would be difficult to shift. If it's not engaging completely, it would slip, particularly in higher gears. I don't remember what VW you have, is it an R? I know the regular GTI with the manual trans has a notoriously weak clutch.
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