RE: [T3] Slipping Clutch

[James MacNaughton <JMac@uglyduckling.com>]

Yes, you must remove the engine to get at the clutch; but I'm pretty sure
that's the recipe for just about any car on the road (unless they say drop
the transmission, either way it's ugly).

BAP sells the whole she-bang as a kit (including a little plastic doo-hickey
for clutch disc-input shaft alignment -- very handy), that includes disc,
bearing and plate, for $90 to $120.  My 71 cost like $91.71 or something.

I had a friend help me, and with nothing other than a *really* big floor
jack, we had the job *done* in 4.25 hours (like 1 hour longer than the VW
book says it would take a shop).

Oh yeah, and while you're at it, replace the rear (front?) main seal.
That's the sole reason I had to replace my clutch.  The PO gave me the
receipt for the clutch in the car that was only a month old when she parked
it.  The seal gave out, dumped oil on the disc, and *zoom*; no go.  The disc
is still like brand new; oil soaked, but nice, crisp ridges.  Lots of meat.

James 'do it right or do it twice' MacNaughton
'71 Variant
FI/Manual

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> From: 	Fisher, Gary[SMTP:GaryF@ttc-inc.com]
> Sent: 	Friday, November 06, 1998 7:33 AM
> To: 	'type3@vwtype3.org'
> Subject: 	[T3] Slipping Clutch
> 
> Dear Fellow Listee's:
> 
> I have to the point that I knew I would eventually come. My clutch is
> slipping and I have adjusted all the way out. I have been gingerly
> driving it for a couple of weeks. I was able to finally straighten out
> my engine problems - Remember "Old and Tired?" However, It seems the
> clutch can not handle the new found power. 
> 
> My question is: How much is a clutch, pressure plate, and throw out
> bearing? Where is the best place to get parts? Is this a job I can do
> over a weekend? My book says to remove the engine - arrgh! Any
> suggestions would be helpful. 
> 
> Gary Fisher
> 73 Square
> Greenville, SC
> 
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