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on 1/5/02 6:27 PM, Parker-Durost at ginpete@xprt.net wrote: > I have not had the clutch slip yet. Are there other oily clutch > about-to-go symptoms? The symptoms I have are a chattering at take > off unless I feather the clutch alot. Possibly related is a slight > "shuddering" while driving along at low rpm (not accelerating). > It looks like I'll have a truck for this trip, but expect to be > making the trip again next week. I'm planning to rebuild the tranny > prior to Parma, but need to milk things along for another few months. I drove my old 1302S for about 3 or so months with the same problem. I replaced the seal about 6 times in the end, but never found the reason why it kept leaking. The clutch just got progressively worse, to the point where I had to get the RPM's just right before going up a hill otherwise it would slip badly. After replacing the seal about 6 or so times, the final time I installed the '4 puck' style clutch which didn't slip at all (because of the different linings, I can't remember what they are called). Just make sure you keep it topped up with oil, and watch the leak to make sure it doesn't get any worse. I would plan on fixing the leak as soon as you can though, to be on the safe side. HTH, Ben Doughney '75 1200L '63 1200 - Ringo http://members.tripod.com/~superkafer/ ------------------------------------------------------------------- Too much? Digest! mailto:type3-d-request@vwtype3.org Subj=subscribe