passat 51 plate do you check the play in the fly wheel like a wheel bearing by pulling top to bottom from cogs

Question

there is supposed to be less than 4mm play in the fly wheel on the clutch could you tell me where is this play, is it from pulling on the cogs latterley like a wheel bearing or is it the centre piece where the clutch sits in

Answer 1

This site should help you.

http://www.drivewire.com/Volkswagenparts/flywheel.html

Answer 2

Are you replacing the clutch assembly? If so, there is supposed to be an element of play in the flywheel. The ca ris fitted with a 2 piece flywheel as are most of todays modern cars. Its nearly always a case of when you are fitting a new clutch in this type of vehicle, you should also replace the flywheel. When you have it out, take a close look at the flywheel facing(where the plate meets) and check it for micro cracking. This will be there in 99 cars out of 100. When you budget the price of having to remove the gearbox again a couple of thousands of miles later, its false economy. Good luck.

Answer 3

Hi >
No need to delve into the internals, and do gap measurements.
Give the thing plenty of revs, and slip the clutch in harshly.
Does it slip ? Does the whole show vibrate and jigger around ?
Sounds a bit harsh, but -
Those simple tests should give you a clue as to any problems
All the best with the item,
Bob.

Answer 4

it has a mass flywheel.there should be some play but no more than 6mm side to side silly idea these new flywheels but the car manufact now they will just past warranty before failing.(I am a fully skilled mechanic and do many clutches on all makes and see the same result every time).