Passat TDI - Clutch vibration

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Sun 21 Jan 2007 00:33
Passat TDI - Clutch vibration - Jason
I test drove a 2004 Passat TDI (86,000 miles) todat and want to buy it, however I am concerned that I can feel a vibration through the clutch pedal.

It appears to be at any speed but is much more noticable when manouvering slowly.

Additionally there is also a small amout of clutch judder (even when warmed up).

Are these issues I need to be concerned about?

Many thanks,
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Sun 21 Jan 2007 00:55
Passat TDI - Clutch vibration - Number_Cruncher
>>Are these issues I need to be concerned about?

These are issues you might choose to;

a) insist are put right before you buy the car
b) use to haggle some discount from the price

Find out the cost of a clutch replacement, and budget / hagle accordingly.

Number_Cruncher
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Sun 21 Jan 2007 09:17
Passat TDI - Clutch vibration - csgmart
Could this be the dual mass flywheel?

There is a thread on this topic a few below this one.
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Sun 21 Jan 2007 09:43
Passat TDI - Clutch vibration - Altea Ego
" and want to buy it, "

No you dont. THe world is full of secondhand passat TDi's. There is absolutly no reason to put up with one that is suspect in any way.

Pass this one by.


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Sun 21 Jan 2007 11:04
Passat TDI - Clutch vibration - wayne1980
there is a similar thread on here recently about a vibration from the clutch . the DM flywheels are suspect on many of the VAG vehicles. VW, AUDI, SEAT, SKoda. be wary. ask the dealer to have it checked out as they are expensive to replace!
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