Re: [T3] A couple of AT questions

["Daniel Baum" <daniel@type34.info>]

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> > > I have a drive plate here which I just measured. It appears to be 
> > > between
> > > 70.00
> > > and 70.05mm with a total depth of 16mm. I would use the CR 99272 Speedi
> > > Sleeve
> > > and push it on just 1mm shy of all the way.
> > >
> > > Maybe I'll try calling the local bearing house in the morning to see 
> > > what
> > > this part costs here.
>
> I just called, and the local retail price is US$35.61. Yes, they ARE 
> expensive!
> Depending on the price in your part of the world, it may still be your 
> best
> bet, since you should be able to install it yourself with just a hammer.

Thanks.

I went and picked up the torque converter. I'll post pictures in the 
morning - it's worth seeing.

I took the drive plate and showed it to the guy in the shop. He spent quite 
a long time feeling it with his fingers, and pronounced that all it needs is 
some very light machining, and that the groove is not deep at all. This 
person really seems to know what he's talking about - he gave me a bit of a 
lecture on the differences between the VW 003 and the 010 transmissions - so 
my inclination is to trust his advice.

What do you think?

Daniel 

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