The_Squire
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Hey guys, before I drop $2k on dealer to install a whole new clutch for me, I just want to see if anyone else has had this issue with their MKVI GTI.
It started only in reverse and on cold starts, but it's moved to 1st gear as well. It mostly only happens on cold starts, but it's been happening more often/louder recently.
When I'm feathering into reverse/1st, I heard a very audible metallic scream/moan/creak/grind (idk the best word, but some very ugly sound for a car to make), like rubbing iron together or something. People turn heads outside the car when it happens, so it's not subtle. It only happens at the point where the clutch starts catching. It stops when I depress the clutch again or rev up the engine.
Any insight? Is my whole clutch effed, or just one part of it?
I have a 2012 GTI with 51k miles on it. No tune.
It started only in reverse and on cold starts, but it's moved to 1st gear as well. It mostly only happens on cold starts, but it's been happening more often/louder recently.
When I'm feathering into reverse/1st, I heard a very audible metallic scream/moan/creak/grind (idk the best word, but some very ugly sound for a car to make), like rubbing iron together or something. People turn heads outside the car when it happens, so it's not subtle. It only happens at the point where the clutch starts catching. It stops when I depress the clutch again or rev up the engine.
Any insight? Is my whole clutch effed, or just one part of it?
I have a 2012 GTI with 51k miles on it. No tune.