Another option if you don't want to remove the clip holding the "finger" and deal with the spring, just remove the black plastic stop on the arm and pivot the arm downwards until the "finger" is out of the way, then just remove the bearing.

Polishing a non worn push rod to a chrome ball bearing finish on the ends will help it last longer. Adding some RTV sealant to the end cap will seal it 100% most importantly is replacing the push rod seal any time the transmission is off. If it ends up leaking your clutch will get coated with gear oil and wear out quickly. I grease my throw out bearings too. If the bearing doesn't have grease and you like to drive fast, they will burn up and leave you stranded.

Love from South Africa! I'm making 168hp in my Polo with the FFZ gearbox and it can take the power all day.

now this kinda information is what the Mk2/3 scene needs .. well done.. this very information i was looking for quite some time. to swap out a bushing on that lever arm that is leaking like crazy.. and seeing while i do that i can swap out this bearing (y) thank you man :)

Thx for the tip mate.

Iv been through enough gearboxes...defo chocolate...not killed them with clutch dumping,or shifting snapier than the synchros can match if you get me...but on my mk4 it was the bell housing longshaft side cracking X3 times....engine mounts where good not silly low or heavy wheels as running normal mk4 montreal 2 alloys... Keep up the good work🙏

Morning my vwpolo classic is engaging very deep when putting realise bearing

I had an mk2 back in the day and had the release bearing issues , I drove that car for a year with no clutch (and I’m not lying). Starting it in 1st gear at every red light. Lol didn’t have the money or the care to fix it.

Hello, thanks for the info. May the release bearing cause the clutch to not disingage properly? Ive been having headaches for weeks trying to find the issue. The clutch is fairly new

Mais uma informação muito útil Continua o bom trabalho💪

Good video good info. In middle of my mk3 020 now blahhhhh. I just spin and jumps out of gear when I would try to put in first??....It leaks fluid out the end cap I think....

You never showed how to do the other 2 seals?

So I could possibly do this on my mk3 2.0 with the engine and transmission still in the car? The clutch engages fine, but there's a clacking sound when I push the pedal about a third of the way in

Thanks for sharing this info. You showed the difference in the push rods, did you change this out as well? How long does a push rod typically survive?

Real informative video - love it. I replaced my clutch kit on my mk1, fitted new release bearing and fitted a new clutch cable. The problem I am experiencing is when I push the clutch pedal weird noises come from the gearbox. The flywheel has been fitted correctly and sits nice and flush. What could the issue be? Would appreciate your assistance

Huzzit brah... I got a question for u , So I took my transmission/gearbox off to change my clutch which I did and I put the transmission/gearbox back in and this is where I'm having a problem, So I start putting gear oil in and then I notice it leaking from right underneath the oil pan like it ain't sealed or something so my question is does it take a gasket or something or how can I fix it... Thanks brah

I have a clutch with very little clutch movement/engagement . Could this be a worn pushrod?

I have the same gearbox and it's making a grinding noise when I release the clutch to move in any gear. I wonder would it be the release bearing

Can it be possible to do everything as it's shown on the video then after all that car doesn't clutch?

Hello sir, I have a question, please I need your advice, my car is equipped with chv transmission. 18045 and under it is written 14 1. I couldn't find on the Internet what gearbox it is, it used to be an automatic before I bought it and it was rearranged. Maybe you can help me . I will be very grateful.

I have a problem with this FFZ box not clutching at all. The pedal wont come up once depressed. How to remedy that?

Good day, I have problem with my mk1 , when I clutch the release bearing and rod are stiff to move in and out to select gear 1. What could be the problem?

Hi i hv prblem too wit my gearbox it has a grinding sound when i realise th clutch. I dont knw if its bearing problem or wat. Can u pls help

i am in the middle of a clutch change rn, i have the same gearbox, and i am kinda Confused about the tdc with the clutch, is it vital for the engine for the clutch to be in tdc?

Fitting a jetta 4 gearbox into golf 1

My mk4 pushrod keeps getting shorter and it keeps destroying the release bearing I put new clutch kit and new slave cylinder the problem persist when the car idles I can hear the release bearing making a noise I have replace this about 10 times now always the release bearing and push rod PLEASE HELP!!!😭

what is the name of those seals in the bellhousing? thanks

I really don’t like this type of gearbox, they are prone to fail. And they can fail in quite a few ways. They can just simply fail or cause a dangerous situation. Anyhow good video. :)

Can I get contacts of a person with mk1 spare parts please

I just swapped my clutch and now gearbox runs all the time unless i push clutch on the floor, is this a sign on this bearing breaking or did i do something wrong

please tell me what is the number of the green cover

Mk4 has the o2j?

Could of just removed the vw plastic clip to release the arm from the bearing

I think i lost my reverse gear :D atleast half of it, spins like half a wheel and then grinds and again half a wheel :P

Should of just unscrewed the lid instead of doing all that damage to the green top. Would of took 2 mins easier