Cannot depress clutch

SOURCE: tdi clutch pedal pushed all the way down but hard to shift gears

Check your clutch fluid level, sometimes a seperate reservoir (drivers side on firewall), some clutch systems take fluid from the brake system (check brake fluid). If thats ok then the clutch slave may be failing.
If the clutch fluid is low refill it and check for leaks (or just wait till the symptom comes back). If it's happens often then theres a leak in the line or the slave somewhere.

SOURCE: Reverse gear has grinding noise...?

Have them flush the fluid out under warranty and put in new fluid, and have them bleed the clutch lines in case air is getting in there. Audi and VW claim lifetime transmission fluid but it's BS - I've changed relatively low mile fluid from these cars and it was horrendous. It's possible that the fluid itself is causing trouble, but it's more likely that it is a synchro problem. If it was a clutch issue, you should have problems with more than just reverse gear - a clutch simply engages and disengages the engine and transmission, regardless of which gear it is. The problem (if not fixed by fluid) is in the transmission, and being under warranty, don't accept another "suggestion" like they're giving you. Changing your clutch isn't gonna do it.

Marvin

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• Posted on Dec 22, 2008

SOURCE: 2001 BMW 330i clutch vibration

u have a worn out clutch pressure plate release bearing, that is what u feel and hear..

SOURCE: loud squealing noise when clutch pedal is depressed

Hi Dom,
Probably the release bearing is worn-out.
In my opinion, you should look for good motor shop around your area.
Let them replace the release bearing, clutch lining assembly, and the pressure plate assembly.
Labor cost for that job is around 500.00 to 800.00 pesos.
I don't know the prices of the parts now.

I'm sure this will solve your problem.

eloysky

SOURCE: when engine fan engages makes loud squealing noise

OK, the motor that you are referring to has lots of cooper windings and internal parts that can become misaligned during long term operations and extreme heat situations. this noise you are hearing is basically a warning sign that is trying to tell you that this motor is failing and will go out soon.