Peter_HMR

So I found my problem. After checking the hydraulic system thoroughly, replacing the master cylinder, vacuum bleeding, checking movement in the crankshaft etc. I ripped the car and took the gearbox off. I was a little surprised by what I found however it explains all the symptoms I was having. The brand new flywheel which had done little to no mileage maybe 3-4 max had a large amount of lateral play (in and out). This explains the clutch sticking as the flywheel is marked on the edge of the friction disc and explains the pulsing of the pedal. The unit is Sachs and bought from a reputable supplier so I will return it promptly and see what they say. I am surprised to have an expensive part like this from an OEM supplier be this bad.

Have an issue with my clutch which seems to be reasonable common but I can't find a solution for. Replaced the flywheel, clutch and slave cyclinder. Put everything back and bled the clutch and am having an intermittent problem where somethings the clutch will not fully dissengage so I cannot get the car out of gear and the clutch is grabbing slightly. Also when driving the pedal will pulse under acceleration/deacceleration. Used all orignal quailalty parts Sachs/Luk everything done properly lined up and torqued correctly. Replaced the master cyclinder also just in case that was the problem and it hasn't fixed it. Anybody have any ideas.

Hi I'm new here this is my first post. I'm from Ireland and ooking at buying a Galaxy. I'm finding it difficult to find a well specced diesel galaxy in my price range but the 2.3i Galaxys are very good value with generally a very high spec. I can get a second hand engine easy enough and I was wondering has anyone on here done the convesion. I'm handy enough mechanically but from an electrical engineering backround so I think I should be able to do it but I'm finding it hard to get information on whats involved. From what I can see the whole wiring loom will need to be replaced inc ecu, radiators and everything else. I'm from a VW background and used to the diagnostics and software so any problems in coding the instrument cluster to the ECU shouldn't be that big a problem. I'm more looking for a list of things that need to be changed out and is there and modifications that need to be done or is it just a case of a lot of hard work but essentially just bolting in a new engine and swapping the wiring loom. What I'm most concerned about is the ease of removing and installing a new loom. Does the dash need to be removed if so ho difficult is this. Also the 2.3i is automatic. While I'm not opposed to an auto box I here they give trouble so I'd like peoples opinions on this. If I get a engine it will probably come in a car complete with the gearbox so I will probably convert it to manual. I would imagine its more difficult to convert a manual diesel to auto that keep the manual box on the diesel and add a clutch and gearstick. Also can anyone adivse me on engines. I want something with a bit of poke thats nice to drive. Currently I drive a 130bhp Passat with a PD engine I've never driven a older non PD engine so not sure what these are like but I know they won't have the problem with the cams ths PD have. Idealy I'm looking for a 115bhp or higher PD engine.