Good afternoon folks,
So i've had my 57 plate a3 170 quattro for just short of a month and I'm starting to regret buying it. Part of that is thinking I rushed into, as when looking back there are a few things I should of questioned the owner about when I looked at it (I was like a kid at xmas, what can I say ha ha)
The latest issue seems to be the clutch, or at least I think it's the clutch. As with all these things it is hard to describe but I will try my best. I have noticed a noise when I depress and release the clutch pedal, which it like a rattle/knocking noise, this noise is not there when the clutch is fully depressed or released, only at a certain point during pedal travel. It also varies how loud it is, sometimes its hardly noticeable but others its quite loud.
Also I can't decide if it's slipping, the rev gauage doesn't go up before it takes hold like other slipping clutches i've driven, but there does seem to be some sort of hesitation, especially in 1st and 2nd gear. It is going into an indy for a haldex service and brake fluid change, which I am very optimistically hoping will fix it (note, very optimistic ha ha).
Anyone got any advice or ideas? Hopefully one that doesn't cost a few hundred for a new clutch........ ha ha
Thanks
Justin
So i've had my 57 plate a3 170 quattro for just short of a month and I'm starting to regret buying it. Part of that is thinking I rushed into, as when looking back there are a few things I should of questioned the owner about when I looked at it (I was like a kid at xmas, what can I say ha ha)
The latest issue seems to be the clutch, or at least I think it's the clutch. As with all these things it is hard to describe but I will try my best. I have noticed a noise when I depress and release the clutch pedal, which it like a rattle/knocking noise, this noise is not there when the clutch is fully depressed or released, only at a certain point during pedal travel. It also varies how loud it is, sometimes its hardly noticeable but others its quite loud.
Also I can't decide if it's slipping, the rev gauage doesn't go up before it takes hold like other slipping clutches i've driven, but there does seem to be some sort of hesitation, especially in 1st and 2nd gear. It is going into an indy for a haldex service and brake fluid change, which I am very optimistically hoping will fix it (note, very optimistic ha ha).
Anyone got any advice or ideas? Hopefully one that doesn't cost a few hundred for a new clutch........ ha ha
Thanks
Justin