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RIP Clutch 87 Scirocco
Not to throw add cost at you... But if you haven't already, now would be a
good time to throw in a new remain seal.
-Brian
85 Scirocco 8vT 01 Jetta 20vT 84 Rabbit GTI
86 Bronze Scirocco 8v
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris Bennett" <scirocco16vr32@xxxxxxxxx>
To: "Peter" <peter@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: "Scirocco List" <scirocco-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 11:26 PM
Subject: Re: RIP Clutch 87 Scirocco
> Yes, the Callaway is an 8v. I consulted the Jedi Council, Master Obi-Dan
> himself said that minus the disk, the rest of it would be a decent upgrade
> to the Callaway. The shop had an 8v disk new for like 30. So I would be
> using pressure plate and all that from the 16v kit.
>
> In light of recent developments I got my kit back (as my car is still in
> pieces) and I will use that for said clutch job to commence tommorow with
> time blocked for the rest of the weekend (knowing me) And I will simply
> get
> an 8v clutch kit for the Callaway in a week or two.
>
> Thrust plate... gotcha... I still have to pull it apart so may as well do
> the whole thing right? Engine off I can easily put the car in any gear.
>
> A 16v disk I do have. Thanks for the offer.
>
> What a pain that was. (towing) I didn't have the money (heck I still owe
> Cathy) so I had to get permission for it to be put on my company card
> with
> the understanding that I would pay it back asap. Then once here American
> Express repeatedly denied the transaction saying that it wasn't
> authorized.
> Of course by this point home office types are gone as they are the East
> Coast... The damn driver wanted to put the car back on the rig and take
> it
> back to BFE Washington. If I couldn't pay in a reasonable time it would
> go
> to auction. Bastages one and all.
>
> Speaking of which he said he had a 2000 Audi Quattro going to auction
> early
> July. Expects maybe $300 for it. Car was HORRIBLY T-Boned. I think he
> said there was a fatality--possibly the other driver I didn't really catch
> the details. He said engine, tranny are fine. One of the rear wheels is
> angled, it definately isn't something that can be repaired. I may have
> the
> guys number or at least can get it from AMEX if anyone is interested. He
> wants it to go to auction though, not sure if he would sell direct. Other
> than the wheel and the fact that the drivers door is in the drivers seat
> (also accordioned), he thinks someone could start it up and move it under
> it's own power.
>
>
> On 6/21/07, Peter <peter@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>> Hopefully the thrust plate, just got a hole in it.
>>
>> This is caused over time from the machining affect of the 020 clutch
>> pushrod.
>>
>> Btw, the Callaway is probably an 8V, and the disc is different.
>>
>> Peter
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Chris Bennett [mailto:scirocco16vr32@xxxxxxxxx]
>> Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 9:51 PM
>> To: Scirocco List
>> Subject: Re: RIP Clutch 87 Scirocco
>>
>> Well. Now that my $311 rectal exam is over thanks to Boris the Towtruck
>> Driver... Do you know how painful it was to endure 3 hours with "That is
>> Scorpio Yes?" Actually it was more like "J'yes".
>>
>> "And Scorpio have TDI eeeengeeene... Jyes?"
>>
>> OMG All I could think was LET IT END. Dear God Lord in Heaven... No more
>> "Allah" jokes I swear, just make it stop.
>>
>>
>>
>> Sigh.
>>
>> Here is what happened. For as long as I can remember there has been a
>> little bit of a shudder when the clutch is released to a certain point.
>> Mostly I notice in first gear (it still does it other gears) I didn't do
>> the
>> clutch last time out so I assumed it was a misalignment. Well the last
>> week
>> or so it seemed to be a little worse wasn't really sure until today when
>> it
>> was kinda violent... almost like a noob stalling it.
>>
>> When it was rolling it did not want to go into any lower gears
>> (downshifting
>> for a stop light) At a stop all gears worked fine. Stopped for gas and
>> food, then as I was leaving the gas station got the violent shaking a
>> little
>> gave it more gas was ok... Drove toward the onramp got up to 3rd gear,
>> and
>> tried to downshift to 2nd for the turn. Wouldn't go lower... Kept it in
>> third accelerated briskly went to 4th merged with traffic and finally put
>> it
>> in 5th. As I was putting it in 5th gear the clutch went to the floor
>> with
>> the barest hint of resistance. I am in 5th gear rolling at highway
>> speeds
>> and it won't come out of 5th, pushing the clutch in only causes RPMs to
>> raise as if slipping but does not disengage clutch. (no significant loss
>> in
>> fwd momentum) I got 80 miles before I had to stop at an accident. At
>> that
>> point it died with no way to get it into gear again. (I tried to get it
>> in
>> a couple time with no joy. It was stop and go for miles so it didn't
>> really
>> matter. Threw in the towel and made a hot date with Boris.
>>
>> I was able to maintain speed so the clutch disk isn't GONE but I think
>> something gave way not sure what I will crack it open tommorow am I
>> suppose.
>> The clutch was near the end of it's life as I was out of adjustment--or
>> at
>> least to the end of it. I think the friction disk or the pressure plate
>> tines partially collapsed. Any suggestions or ideas?
>>
>> BTW clutch cable seems to be intact with no problems. That one was
>> replaced
>> about this time last year.
>>
>> I have a clutch kit (I stole it back from the Callaway) and I can get a
>> new
>> cable (I always replace those as a matter of principle) I am gonna pull
>> it
>> apart tommorow and hopefully there isn't a transmission problem.
>>
>> Chris
>> 510-206-0949
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On 6/21/07, Chris Bennett <scirocco16vr32@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> >
>> > 170 miles from home or help.
>> >
>> > $300+ for the tow home. RUCK ME FUNNIN
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > --
>> > 80 Scirocco Callaway Indiana Red
>> > 87 Scirocco 16v Tornado Red
>> > 04 R32 Reflex Silver
>> >
>>
>>
>>
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>> 04 R32 Reflex Silver
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