Re: Clutch advise

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> From:          "Lisa & Rick" <hugacub@whidbey.net>
> Organization:  HugACub Bears
> To:            scirocco-l@privateI.com
> Date:          Fri, 8 Nov 1996 20:26:23 +0800
> Subject:       Clutch advise
> Priority:      normal
> Reply-to:      scirocco-l@privateI.com

> I know there's been a bit of discussion here about performance 
> clutches, but I need advise on the best clutch for my mostly 
> unmodifed daily driver 'Rocco.
> 
> Can any of you mod crazy enthusuasts lower yourself back down to this 
> level?  My clutch is starting to slip, so I better start looking for 
> a replacement, especially with all the miles I drive.  There goes the 
> motor mounts, springs, etc for now :(
> 
> I need quality and reliability.  I'm not sure, but I don't think this 
> clutch is that old.  They must have neglected to machine the flywheel
> when it was installed.  I'll probably pay to have it put in, as my 
> only free time is on weekends and I don't really have the place to 
> work on it either.  
> 
> I remember reading that it's a good idea to replace the flywheel 
> bolts after removing it.  Any other things I should be thinking of 
> while I'm preparing to have this done?  
> 
> Another thing that concerns me is finding a place that will install 
> parts that I buy.  I know that's a sore spot at most shops.  It's a 
> shame that there's a VW dealer right down the street from work, but 
> I'm betting you all tell me to stay away from VW clutches.  This is 
> gonna be a pain to work out, me thinks.  Oh well.........ya gotta do 
> what ya gotta do.  TIA
> 
Stick with the stock clutches.  I know very few people that use 
otherwise and I know very few people that have had any problems.  
Besides of course standard replacement
> Rick    hugacub@whidbey.net
> 85 Scirocco 8V  Wolfsburg
> Oak Harbor, WA
> (On Whidbey Island in the Puget Sound)
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