gday all , my beetle has a 180mm clutch and its fucked and i was just wondering if i could change flywheel over and put my new 200mm clutch in and it will still work on the 180mm thrust bearing setup with no probs or do i have to change the thrust bearing over aswell
this is really hackin me up cause i dont want 2 do it and then have problems
cheers
oval TOFU ·
As far as I know, you'll need to grind out your bell-housing to accomodate the 200mm flywheel, then, you may as well get a new thrust bearing while you can get to it (unless it's in tip top condition). That said, I'm not sure if you need a different thurst bearing for the 200mm clutch... I'd pay attention to the clutch dis-engagement arms too - make sure they're up to the job of pushing in the new clutch plate! otherwise it may snap (been there, done that...)
hope that was remotely helpful...
dangerous ·
Late 12 volt FWs will not bolt up to early 6Volt engines without modification to the FW or crankshaft.
The step on the end of a 6volt crank is shorter.
If your 180mm FW is a late model 12volt ring gear type,
it may be a bolt on swap,
but just check the end float of the assembly, before and after, to make sure there is enough clearance.
Regarding your throw-out bearing type,
compare your 180mm clutch to the new 200mm.
But dont mix and match the clutch bearing types.
Throw out bearings that have a 'slide tube' to support them in the gearbox,
run directy against the fingers on the pressure plate.
Early type bearings with no support tube
must have a ring on the pressure plate to protect the fingers,
and take up the 6mm difference between early and late.
If yournew pressure plate DOES have a ring on it,
and you dont need that ring,
it can be removed.
V Wreck ·
yeah both 12 volt . all i was really woried about was it pushing against the clutch unevenly