clutch feels really loose

[householdchef]

i have had my 2001 vw jetta wolfburg edition for almost 2 months now and when i first got it the clutch felt stiff. now it feels like i can almost slam the pedal through the floor. i have no problems getting to any gear, but it still feels a little strange. i was wondering if any buddy knows whats might be the problem. and if it is my clutch should i invest in a racing clutch. i found a couple online for about $600

[veedubmechanic]

Could be a slave cyl or master cyl leaking air into the system. Is your brake fluid level staying the same? if it is than its most likely your clutch is going out.

[householdchef]

what else should i look for if my clutch is going out? my brake fluid is staying at the same level, so i dont think that im loosing fluid. please help... first time manual trans owner, yes a newbie, a rookie, first day on the job,, or what every you want to call me. i need help

[veedubmechanic]

Well after time the springs in the pressure plate for the clutch wears out and makes it real easy to press in. Problably need a new clutch. There about 900 and come with a flywheel for 1.8t

[householdchef]

ill check on that. you said that it might cost about 900 for a proformance clutch, what do you think it might cost for labor. you have been nothin but help. much luv
veedub is the man

[veedubmechanic]

A factory clutch kit from vw is about 900. It comes with the clutch, pp, flywheel all assembled. Aftermarket clutches are just the clutch and pp no flywheel. I would recccomend using a clutch from a vr6 due to the larger and stronger clutch. You will need a vr6 flywheel also if u get the vr6 clutch.