My MK2 has broken my heart

Tiny
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  • 1991 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
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  • 153,000 MILES
My '91 jetta malfunctioned last week when I was on the freeway. I pushed the clutch pedal in and it didnt de-press. I put my foot on it again then shifted and came back, after that my car couldnt go faster than 50 and when I stopped the car it would not shift into gear. What could the problem possibly be?
Saturday, February 19th, 2011 AT 8:29 AM

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Tiny
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It sounds as if the clutch has failed, do you still have good pedal pressure?

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Saturday, February 19th, 2011 AT 10:22 AM
Tiny
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Yeah, it still has pressure, I think it might be the slave cylinder but I dont have any idea
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Monday, February 21st, 2011 AT 7:28 PM
Tiny
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If you have good pedal pressure the hydraulics will be ok, I feel it is in the clutch itself, if you get a mechanic to do a test drive they will be able to confirm this.

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Monday, February 21st, 2011 AT 9:35 PM
Tiny
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My car is stationary at the moment, it does not go into gear. I had to get it towed to my place
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Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011 AT 4:26 AM
Tiny
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I do feel that the clutch assembly has failed, if this is the original clutch unit you have done very well with it, but now it is time for a new clutch, contact a few work shops and get a few quotes, get the best price.

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Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011 AT 6:50 AM
Tiny
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Thats what I figured, but im ordering a new clutch online tomorrow. Do you have recommendations for any websites?
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Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011 AT 4:59 AM
Tiny
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Can't really help you there, as I am in Australia, I am not that sure who you have there, I have seen a business called parts train, I do check them out for some prices on parts for other customers at 2cp, have a look here.

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Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011 AT 5:10 AM

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