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Jetta clutch won't engage.help please!

We have just replaced the clutch release arm and the bearing in my 1997 jetta gls.
now the clutch won't engage. HELP!!!!!!!!

  • Anonymous May 11, 2010

    is the clutch release arm in the correct spot.wont hurt to double check

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Sounds like improper assembly or wrong parts?

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