1G Clutch drag tried everything.

[gusu]

So my friend has a 91 AWD TSi we have been trying to get the clutch to stop dragging.

So far we have tried a totally new oem hydraulic system with braided lines, a new clutch pedal assembly, and even went as far as to make a starter plate to start the car with the transmission off.

The clutch and flywheel he purchased is the Quarter Master.

We have tried other things as well, such as measuring the travel of the pressure plate to make sure the fork has the proper travel. We have tried with and with out several sizes of shims as well. We have also properly adjusted the master push rod as well.

Literally the only thing I can think of that we haven't tried is a extended slave rod.

No matter what we do it drags.

Any ideas?

 

[northernawd]

Have you made absolutely sure there is ZERO air in the clutch line? Swapping to a completely new line means a lot of bleeding. Also, have you checked for proper placement in the clutch fork window? Without the clutch pushed in the end of the fork that the slave pushes should be slightly off center towards the drivers side.

 

[bastarddsm]

Is the clutch new? If it is used the plates could be warped. If you weren't careful installing the trans you could have bent the clutch disc.

Also never ever ever ever shim a twindisc. They don't need it. It's also very possible you are over extending the fingers. You could also have the discs in backwards.

 

[gusu]

The clutch and flywheel are brand new. We also used a pressure bleeder on the clutch, so there is zero chance of air in the lines.

The discs being on backwards is a possibility though. How do I know which side is which?

 

[bastarddsm]

Is it a gear drive? They can only go one way, or the bug hits the flywheel bolts.

 

[gusu]

It's this style.

http://www.quartermasterusa.com/qm/...te-service-kit-3-disc-1-5-32-x-26-splinehtml/