RE: Clutches and the state of the art

["L. M. Lloyd" <ubik@austin.rr.com>]

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> -----Original Message-----
> From: thescirocco@juno.com [mailto:thescirocco@juno.com]
> Sent: Monday, September 10, 2001 12:42 PM
> To: ubik@austin.rr.com
> Cc: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> Subject: Re: Clutches and the state of the art
> 
> 
> 
> Sounds like the clutch is on it's way out, but it also sounds like
> you have some time...
> 

Good to know, especially since I don't have the money to replace the
clutch for a few more weeks!


> I recommend replacing the auto-adjust clutch cable with a manual
> cable.  
> 
> I've seen the auto-adjust cable cause all kinds of problems, too
> much tension causing the clutch push rod to machine the thrust
> plate...  I've seen the auto-adjust cables saw half way through the
> part that the clutch cable cable stop, the part of the trans that
> the cable adjusts against.
> 
> I don't think that a manual clutch cable is a "cure all", but at
> under $20 it's cheap insurance, (or assurance) EVERY 16V Scirocco
> should have one. 
> 

That sounds like sage advice. I have always been fond of the idea of
a self adjusting cable, because it was one more thing I didn't have
to mess with. However, when I decided to get this car back on the
road, I knew I was going to have to take a more active role in
maintaining and modifying my car. So, it sounds like when I get the
clutch swapped, I should have them put in a standard cable.

And yes, after saying all that stuff about maintaining my own car, I
am still taking it to a shop to install the new clutch, because I
don't think I am up to mucking around with my transmission yet :-P

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