RE: [T3] Gutless / No torque / No power leaving a stop

[Jim Adney <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 25 May 2005 at 9:15, Iturzaeta , Joseph wrote:

> I have noticed in my 71 sqb that the clutch will slip sometimes which
> makes it feel gutless taking off from a stop.

 In that case, you probably should be thinking about doing some clutch work 
soon. This should not happen, and it's better to fix it sooner than later, 
because the longer you let this go the more parts you will damage and the more 
expensive the repair will get.

Brad M. and I did his clutch a couple of weeks ago. The problem turned out to 
be a slowly leaking main seal which had let oil get into the clutch. We 
replaced the seal and the flywheel O-ring, which had both turned hard, and the 
clutch disk, which was oil soaked. Everything else was okay to reuse, so this 
was not too bad. If you wait too long you may be facing replacement of the 
flywheel and pressure plate, which will add at least $100 to the repair.

-- 
Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI 53711-3054
USA

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