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 Quickbug
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| posted on July 30th, 2003 at 10:17 PM |
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Clutch help
Errrr...
Taking the clutch off one engine and fitting it to another...
Do i need a special alligning tool??
Any tips?
Standard clutch on a late model beetle...
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geodon
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| posted on July 31st, 2003 at 04:27 AM |
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You can get around not having an aligning tool Ned but I won't guarantee it with a VW.
I've done it a half dozen times or so with MG's. You need a rod-metal is best but a wood dowel rod can be used. It HAS to be a good fit in
the flywheel bush- that is vital. With the rod in the flywheel bush , put the clutch friction plate over it & mark where the splines start &
finish on the rod. Use soft masking tape around the rod to build up the diameter until the clutch friction plate is a firm fit. Then add a bit more
tape & push the plate on again & repeat afew times. You are aiming at making splines on the wad of tape.
On MG's the splines are pretty coarse cf the fine VW ones so in theory the latter SHOULD be easier & more accurate.
You should be able to confirm visually that the friction plate is nice & central when the pressure plate is bolted back on.
If you have a digital camera why not photograph the old plate in position b4 you take it out? Then you can confirm it later.
I've never tried it because I seem to have had an old input shaft forever!
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| posted on July 31st, 2003 at 05:22 AM |
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Nah!!! just an old big fat screwdriver. line her up and tighten the bolts. just check the throwout bearing and fingers!!
Drink and drive your a bloody idiot!!! make it home you'r a legend !!!!
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| posted on July 31st, 2003 at 08:08 AM |
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James
Come and borrow my aligning tool which is an old input shaft, but you will have to get it this arvo or nite as i am off to Valla
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Quickbug
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| posted on August 1st, 2003 at 10:28 AM |
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Damn missed ya Dave... was out all night and didnt check this.
I dont need it till late next week ill give ya a yell l8r...
Thanks..
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