My Mk2 has broken my heart

1991 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
153,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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NORTHERNLIGHTS
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my '91 jetta malfunctioned last week when i was on the freeway. i pushed the clutch pedal in and it didnt de-press. i put my foot on it again then shifted and came back, after that my car couldnt go faster than 50 and when i stopped the car it would not shift into gear. what could the problem possibly be?
Feb 19, 2011 at 8:29 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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It sounds as if the clutch has failed, do you still have good pedal pressure?

mark (mhpautos)
Feb 19, 2011 at 10:22 AM
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NORTHERNLIGHTS
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yeah, it still has pressure, i think it might be the slave cylinder but i dont have any idea
Feb 21, 2011 at 7:28 PM
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If you have good pedal pressure the hydraulics will be ok, i feel it is in the clutch itself, if you get a mechanic to do a test drive they will be able to confirm this.

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Feb 21, 2011 at 9:35 PM
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NORTHERNLIGHTS
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my car is stationary at the moment, it does not go into gear. i had to get it towed to my place
Feb 22, 2011 at 4:26 AM
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I do feel that the clutch assembly has failed, if this is the original clutch unit you have done very well with it, but now it is time for a new clutch, contact a few work shops and get a few quotes, get the best price.

mark (mhpautos)
Feb 22, 2011 at 6:50 AM
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NORTHERNLIGHTS
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Thats what i figured, but im ordering a new clutch online tomorrow. do you have recommendations for any websites?
Feb 23, 2011 at 4:59 AM
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Can't really help you there, as i am in Australia, i am not that sure who you have there, i have seen a business called parts train, i do check them out for some prices on parts for other customers at 2cp, have a look here.

mark (mhpautos)
Feb 23, 2011 at 5:10 AM