Re: 16v clutch

[16v Jason <jason@scirocco.org>]

At 02:37 AM 6/9/2000 , Chris DeLong wrote:
>>ok i've got an 88 16v with a clutch pedal that doesnt catch until about 
>>hte last 85% of the pedal on the way up.  Is this just that old self 
>>adjusting cable acting up?  it doesn't seem to slip at all, and the car 
>>only has 76,000 mi. on it so i didn't think that the clutch would be 
>>bad.  what is the expected life time of a clutch?  i DO NOT ride the 
>>pedal at all.  ok wel lany help would definatly be appreciated.  TIA!
>>Corey
>
>
>Corey, Your clutch might be on its last legs. Is the adjustment set as per 
>Bentley? How many threads are showing on the clutch cable (manual adjust only)?


Don't freak out.  My clutch has always caught that high -- with an auto or 
a manual adjuster.... whether it was the original clutch (at 28k, at 43k 
with no visible wear when I replaced it cause the pushrod died, or now with 
the new clutch at 72k).

Clutch life on a 16v tends to be quite high if you know how to drive.  Ask 
Daun -- he's at 185k on his original clutch and it will still do burnouts. :)

Jason




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1988 Mercedes 190E Sport Euro


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