Slight knock when changing gear 1st or 2nd gear MK5 GTI

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dangtimk5

Discussion Starter · Feb 3, 2019

Hi I’m getting a slight noise when pushing the clutch in 1st gear and sometimes 2nd gear, anyone have an idea what this could be? It’s coming directly under the gear stick( manual 6 speed) clutch does feel slightly soft as well.

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marwanbutt

· #2 · Feb 3, 2019

Dang its your clutch plate needs to be replaced or so called master clutch plate! Give me your vehicle detailed info! Year Model Make Kilometers and so on!

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dangtimk5

Discussion Starter · #3 · Feb 3, 2019

Hi there,
It’s a GTI 2007 MK5 249,000 k, got changed about on 150,000k

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marwanbutt

· #4 · Feb 3, 2019

do you know how to pull off the Gear Shift along with the leather or plastic console if equipped?

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dangtimk5

Discussion Starter · #5 · Feb 3, 2019

Yes I do.

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dangtimk5

Discussion Starter · #6 · Feb 3, 2019

Once I do that what am I looking to do?

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marwanbutt

· #7 · Feb 3, 2019

1st check any loaded springs or the rods attached to the gear stick going to tranny are fully intact and has no tentions in them! I have a feeling something is not intact below there! Cant say much further than that for now till you inspect the 1st step firstt!

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dangtimk5

Discussion Starter · #8 · Feb 3, 2019

Ok will defo have a look in the morning, in Toronto so early hours of the morning and just got home from work.. will contact you tomorrow thx for help..

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marwanbutt

· #9 · Feb 3, 2019

Cheers no worries I am from Calgary and I am still at work. Lol oh also btw I am a part time mechanic. Chat u soon.

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dangtimk5

Discussion Starter · #10 · Feb 3, 2019

That’s really good to know because I’m really want to learn how to fix things on my own car, plus I’m having my intake cam replaced very soon as my lobe is worn.
Really appreciate the help.

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dangtimk5

Discussion Starter · #11 · Feb 3, 2019

I’ve been searching for a intake cam replacement kit, I’ve found some in the USA but not many in Canada, do you know if a good OEM parts supplier in Canada.
I’ve found Germanoem, they seem fairly good.

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marwanbutt

· #12 · Feb 4, 2019

Indeed repairing your own vehicles saves you bunch of bucks as long as you know what you are jumping into. I usually shop around online before making my final order. I start with ECS Tunning, then carry onto Urotunning, RockAuto.com, then Canadian sites germanparts.ca, Autoshack.ca, Ebay and then lastly Amazon.

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dangtimk5

Discussion Starter · #13 · Feb 4, 2019

ECS tunning I’ve spoken to, what are the import charges like from the states? The states seem to have all the best deals when it comes to parts for my car.

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marwanbutt

· #14 · Feb 4, 2019

Indeed they do have the best parts infact for all the VW...Shipping is expensive but I like the KITS and Packages they give in states its cheaper to buy from there regardless of $80 Shipping

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dangtimk5

Discussion Starter · #15 · Feb 4, 2019

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dangtimk5

Discussion Starter · #16 · Mar 29, 2019

Find the knocking noise when changing gear it was the end of the gear linkage the plastic had broke, changed for a new one easy job and working perfectly. Pic of the old one.

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dangtimk5

Discussion Starter · #17 · Mar 29, 2019

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Got my the car up and running and she now purs beautifully, doesn’t sound like diesel anymore, no hesitations and idles perfectly, I highly recommend anyone to get this work done as you will have a very fun GTI to drive... had new intake cam, HPFP, gaskets, bolts, timing belt, all metal water pump, serpentine belt, spark plugs new filters, good quality oil, new disk and pads all round and sway bar links changed..

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