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Josh160
June 27th, 2010, 08:37 AM
I was driving down the road and downshifted to 2nd (should of used 3rd longer) and the clutch held to the floor. I had to pull the clutch off the floor with my hand (using force).
What happened/any idea what needs to be fixed/replaced. I'm in Muskoka and can't get it in the air yet.

Car is an 05 A4 1.8T Quattro, 6 speed.

TIA
YP5 Toronto
June 27th, 2010, 09:12 AM
clutch has just worn down to nothing... now its sticking.
Josh160
June 27th, 2010, 09:31 AM
clutch has just worn down to nothing... now its sticking.

I don't believe it wore down to nothing as it was in good shape before the down shift.
Possibly the slave cylinder or the push rod could have unseated?


I should also mention the car is not drivable. There is no pressure on the clutch when pressing the pedal down.
Hacker
June 27th, 2010, 01:27 PM
You mentioned slave cylinder, so I'm assuming your A4 has a hydraulic clutch system. Check the lines to see if any fluid is leaking. The flex hose on my Protege bursted 2 years ago and I had the same symptoms you're having.

You can still drive the car clutchless, but you'll need to time your shifts perfectly when upshifting, and rev match when downshifting. Also, if you want to go into reverse, you'll have to shut off the engine first.

J.
Jako13
June 27th, 2010, 01:56 PM
Hey man I'm in muskoka depending on were u are I might be able to give u a hand. Drop me a pm if u need help.
Josh160
June 27th, 2010, 02:41 PM
Hey man I'm in muskoka depending on were u are I might be able to give u a hand. Drop me a pm if u need help.

I just got the truck on a flat bed. Headin to Toronto. Thanks for the offer! I wAs in port carling.
Brian MP5T
June 27th, 2010, 03:31 PM
Perhaps a massive leak in the line, loss of fluid would cause the spring force in the pressure plate to not return the pedal to it's normal position.
Josh160
June 27th, 2010, 05:40 PM
I hope it’s nothing too serious. I can’t even work on it in the driveway, not enough time. I dropped it off in Scarborough at a trustable mechanic. I am hoping they will find time to have it checked out early in the week.
991.8l
June 28th, 2010, 08:45 AM
^ how much was the tow?
Josh160
June 29th, 2010, 06:22 PM
I blew the clutch. Damn, i didn't think that would be the cause.

Anybody want to help DIY? lol
Brian MP5T
June 30th, 2010, 01:49 PM
On a German Car... No...
pro5dippin
June 30th, 2010, 02:15 PM
I blew the clutch. Damn, i didn't think that would be the cause.

Anybody want to help DIY? lol

Ya don't do this one yourself suck it up and pay a shop