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(2014-11-10 21:07)Johan. Wrote:  Yeah record it Jimmy. I'm honestly not sure what to expect considering the explanation is "behaves like an auto".

His clutch is slipping.

(2014-11-10 20:44)Jimmy Wrote:  I dont know never heard those fluids is connected to gearbox before...

(2014-11-10 21:11)Jimmy Wrote:  Last time i changed brake fluid in 2 weeks ago it was because i changed rear pipes to brakes.
tbh i dont remember when we filled up to steering power maybe it was back in 2012 not sure was a while ago i open up that one

Your clutch is operated via hydraulic pressure instead of a cable. I'm not sure about Golfs, but some cars have both clutch and brakes share the same reservoir and others have one separated for the clutch. I'm assuming that, because the problem arose when replacing brake pipes, they in your case share reservoir. If you emptied the reservoir while working, air will have gone in to the clutch's pipes and you haven't bled it back out.

There should be a nipple somewhere close to the slave cylinder. Use that just like you would when you bleed the brakes.

Edit: To you car guys: I know what I'm saying doesn't make any sense. Low fluid levels would normally cause completely opposite issues, but I've seen it before on a Volkswagen, so it's worth a shot.