[drivetrain-nope-CLUTCH] answers...

["Daniel Snow" <danws69@earthlink.net>]

ok, I'm down to 5 bolts and that damned speedo connection on the tranny...

upon removal of the starter, I was vindicated in my analysis of a clutch
problem. I found a nice little piece of chewed metal right there in the hole
where the starter sits. I've decided to take this opportunity to upgrade:
a-frame bushings
3 of the 4 motor mounts
better clutch
throw-out bearing
pressure plate
and anything else I feel like upgrading/repairing whilst I'm 'down there'.

If anyone can think of anything they wish they'd have done last time they
had their shit out, drop me a line so I might benefit from your hindsight.

as always....thanx!

Dan
'87 16v 'Rocco
'81 Rabbit Sport Truck
'00 Jetta
Tam-pa, FL
http://home.earthlink.net/~danws69/index.html

-----Original Message-----
From: Dan Snow [mailto:danws@tampabay.rr.com]
Sent: Monday, November 12, 2001 15:21
To: 'jdbubb@ix.netcom.com'
Cc: 'roc (E-mail)'
Subject: RE: [drivetrain-nope-CLUTCH]


we'll all know tomorrow, 'cause I'll post the results (and maybe a sound
.wav ) of the exploratory dissection. Gosh I hope it's just the clutch......

Dan
'81 Rabbit Sport Truck
'87 16v Scirocco
'00 Jetta
Tam-pa, FL
http://home.earthlink.net/~danws69/index.html

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-scirocco-l@scirocco.org
[mailto:owner-scirocco-l@scirocco.org]On Behalf Of Dan Bubb
Sent: Monday, November 12, 2001 15:06
To: danws@tampabay.rr.com
Cc: 'roc (E-mail)'
Subject: Re: [drivetrain-nope-CLUTCH]


Better safe than sorry, so it's good to check.
I know from personal experience that even a broken pressure plate rivet
floating around in the bell housing sounds like part of your car broke
off and you're dragging it on the pavement. So, maybe the springs are
just loose in the disc, it's still an indicator they're getting ready to
go.
Dan

Dan Snow wrote:
>
> ok, I believe the spring(s) came loose in there and is getting mangled by
> the flywheel.
>
> THE ROC GOES IN THE GARAGE FOR TRANNY DROP THIS EVENING.
>
> now....POTTERMAN!
>
> me needs a clutch now!
>
> Dan
> '81 Rabbit Sport Truck
> '87 16v Scirocco
> '00 Jetta
> Tam-pa, FL
> http://home.earthlink.net/~danws69/index.html
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: L. M. Lloyd [mailto:ubik@austin.rr.com]
> Sent: Monday, November 12, 2001 14:10
> To: danws@tampabay.rr.com; roc (E-mail)
> Subject: RE: [drivetrain?] need help please, please? [open me]
>
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> I just wanted to say that I was not ignoring your post, I just have
> no idea what to tell you. My car makes the same noise, but that is
> because I left it sitting for three years, and have yet to vacuum out
> the actual leaves that accumulated in the rain tray and various other
> parts of the car. In fact, I sometimes even get the smell of burning
> leaves to accompany the sound of crunching leaves.
>
> Sorry, I don't yet know much about cars, so I really don't have
> anything informative to say. I mainly ask questions, and enjoy the
> spirit of the community here.
>
> The goal is to overcome the deliberate nature of the process.
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> > [mailto:owner-scirocco-l@scirocco.org]On Behalf Of Dan Snow
> > Sent: Monday, November 12, 2001 8:47 AM
> > To: roc (E-mail)
> > Subject: [drivetrain?] need help please, please? [open me]
> >
> >
> > ok, in light of all these other postings with shit like 'how old
> > are you' and 'I love Win XP' I wanted to re-ask my request for help
> > because I have a
> > Scirocco in distress and I want to keep it on the road so I may
> > continue to
> > enjoy it :)
> >
> > [OT content: I am 26 years old, am running Windows 2000 Pro, and
> > will definitely NOT buy any parts from that J P guy]
> >
> > Now, onto my dilemma:
> >
> > When I am driving down the road (usually under hard acceleration)
> > I get the
> > sound of crunching leaves. I think the clutch is shot. And here's
> > why: if I'm in traffic and let out partially on the clutch in first
> > and then push
> > the clutch in again, it was kinda grabbing a little bit. But not
> > enough to move the car. I don't hear that sound or feel that
> > sensation anymore. If anyone wants to hear the sound, feel free to
> > e-mail me with your
> > number and
> > I'll call you real quick and drive the car around the cul de sac a
> > few times.
> > This sound isn't accompanied by any kind of shaking or crunchy
> > feelings in handling (as was the case when my AGB tranny did the
> > SMS on me).
> > I got the cv joints swapped with the truck, so it's not a cv issue.
> >
> > I'll probably have an answer tomorrow when something goes cowshit
> > down there....so I'll be sure to share the experience then. In the
> > meantime, if anyone else has any ideas, I'm open to 'em. I'd rather
> > fix her
> > now then wait
> > & fix more shit later.
> >
> >
> > Thanx!
> >
> > Dan
> > '87 16v 'Rocco
> > '81 Rabbit Sport Truck
> > '00 Jetta
> > Tam-pa, FL
> > http://home.earthlink.net/~danws69/index.html
> >
> >
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