Okay so on Friday the 13 I was driving my VW to work up a hill and I started to smell really bad smell (assuming this was the clutch cable?) I am not very familiar so please forgive me if I say anything stupid.
So my clutch pedal looses all tension and at this point I have lost all power and I am going like 5 mph,
I pull over pop my hood and I see a small flame coming from the right side of my engine (1.8T)
I think for a second, I have full coverage but I could not let it burn, I love the car to damn much. I put it out and then continue to get it towed back to the house.
What could have caused it to catch on fire?? I am now under the impression that I need to replace my clutch.
I am looking at some stage 2 clutches on ECS tuning, I plan to eventually push 250-300 HP So I would like to have a stronger clutch.
Anyways.... Does anyone have any one recommend a good clutch kit?
So here is some of my background on DIY
Heatercore...Radiator... thermostat, Nothing major but I am very capable, just dont know a lot about this car stuff I am still very new but its definately a passion, especially my VW
I have been reading DIY clutch replacements for the past week I think I can tackle this with a little bit of help.
So anyone have any thoughts on this, Should I have the car overlooked before I start on the clutch, What clutch should I be looking at to eventually hold around 250-300 HP
Am I capable of doing this job with a little bit of help?
Thanks Everyone I know its a long post but its 3:30 am.
So my clutch pedal looses all tension and at this point I have lost all power and I am going like 5 mph,
I pull over pop my hood and I see a small flame coming from the right side of my engine (1.8T)
I think for a second, I have full coverage but I could not let it burn, I love the car to damn much. I put it out and then continue to get it towed back to the house.
What could have caused it to catch on fire?? I am now under the impression that I need to replace my clutch.
I am looking at some stage 2 clutches on ECS tuning, I plan to eventually push 250-300 HP So I would like to have a stronger clutch.
Anyways.... Does anyone have any one recommend a good clutch kit?
So here is some of my background on DIY
Heatercore...Radiator... thermostat, Nothing major but I am very capable, just dont know a lot about this car stuff I am still very new but its definately a passion, especially my VW
I have been reading DIY clutch replacements for the past week I think I can tackle this with a little bit of help.
So anyone have any thoughts on this, Should I have the car overlooked before I start on the clutch, What clutch should I be looking at to eventually hold around 250-300 HP
Am I capable of doing this job with a little bit of help?
Thanks Everyone I know its a long post but its 3:30 am.