Clutch slip already (not even done 30k!!!)

[andyherd]

Bad news is my clutch is slipping, car hasn't even done 30k!!! Luckily it's covered by my warranty as I've had the motor less than 3 weeks, got it booked in next week. Anyone else had this issue? I'm guessing the previous owner maybe drove it hard.

 

[arnoldlog]

are you sure it's the clutch and not the DMF?

 

[Johnytuono]

...I/ve had 2 clutches/DMF fitted under warranty in 2 different cars...a 'mechanic' at the dealership said the dual mass flywheel was a common problem (have you not had the horrible smell from the clutch as well yet? Never had a problem with clutches before in 27 years of driving cars/motorbikes and HGV'S)
JohnyT

 

[rowdyboy]

With only that many miles, maybe it's done a lot of town driving and as such, a lot of gear changes. You can't really judge things like that on mileage. It doesn't necessarily mean it's been driven hard either, maybe the previous owner had a bad driving style, eg holding it on the clutch on hills.
At least it's still in warranty, I hope they cover it. Good luck.

 

[Fireyjack]

Yeah - mine went on my 2.0t quattro after just 32,500 (4 years old).

Surprised they'll cover it under warranty - mine was bought 2nd hand from an Audi dealer 2 months prior and they said 'wear & tear' - so not covered!

Eventually got them to pay out - but it was a struggle.

See if they'll replace the Dual Mass Flywheel whilst they're at it (it might have some high spots on it).

If you can get under warranty, it'll save you £1,350 - the amount that the dealer tried to charge me!

 

[andyherd]

How can I tell if it's the clutch or the flywheel? As yet I have no clutch smell. Doesn't the flywheel have to be changed when the clutch is done as a matter of course?

 

[Sam W]

Its common practice to replace a DMF when the clutch is replaced, and the only way I can tell to see if one is broken is to remove it, give it a turn and see what noise it makes, if it sounds like a bag of spanners it's knackered lol.

 

[andyherd]

Aye the guy did mention the gearbox was going to be dropped out so I'd guess the clutch and flywheel will probably be replaced anyway