Check the clutch cable to make sure it is not broken internally causing it
to stretch.
(I thought that they did not use manually adjustable clutch cables anymore
at least here in the USA)
Check clutch pedal bracket to make sure it is not broken causing the pedal
to shift or the cable housing to shift.
Check the thrust bearings on the engine to make sure the crankshaft does not
slide in and out at the pulley.

When/if you take off the trans make sure the release shaft's tip that
presses on the release plate is still nice, smooth and round.
I have seen the flywheels crack & discs disintergrate. I have also seen the
release rod burn a hole through the release plate.

You might need:
Flywheel and high performance clutch kit



"JettaPZ" > wrote in message
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> Hello,
>
> Tried posting this earlier - no joy. Anyway, i have an early '99 Jetta
> WE; 2.0L, 020 transaxle, pretty heavily modified.
> It's blown (Neuspeed supercharger) and that might provide some insight
> here.
>
> The problem is the clutch doesn't fully disengage, even if the clutch
> cable is adjusted too tight.
> I've pulled the endcap off and checked the operating lever, TO
> bearing, and release rod. All look good.
>
> If the clutch cover disintegrated wouldn't the clutch fail to engage?
> Or if the release fingers are bent, shouldn't there be a real racket
> as the assembly rotates? at the least, wouldn't there be a horrendous
> vibration transmitted through the clutch cable to the pedal? If the
> thrust plate retaining spring failed - could it account for the loss
> of motion?
> (obviously everything I can check without splitting the gearbox from
> the engine has checked out OK)
>
> All input is appreciated - I'd like to have the parts on hand before I
> undertake this repair.
>
> Thanks!