Date:         Sun, 26 Aug 2001 07:46:02 -0700
Reply-To:     TinkerMan <tinkerman007@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         TinkerMan <tinkerman007@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      clutch shudder
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Hello Volks,

I've just had my clutch replaced due to clutch slip.
I've been disappointed to find that now the clutch
shudders quite a bit when released as I used to (my
previous clutch lastde over 6 years, which means I
must know how to keep it alive...).
The shudder seems to be more serious when the motor is
warm.
My solution is to raise the revs a bit and release the
clutch slowly. Clearly, this isn't a solution.
Obviously, the reason seems to be that the dealer
didn't have the flywheel resurfaced.
1. Any ideas from some smart/experienced dudes on the
list? Am I right in my conclusion?
2. If the above is true, then is it reasonable I
demand they do it as part of the clutch replacement
procedure and not charge me again for dismantling and
installing again?
3. At the time, I asked them to replace the pilot
bearing, as recommended by several list members (a
cheap part compared to the clutch replacement cost),
but they said there was no need to (funny. The tranny
has done 170K Km. It seems unwise not to replace it at
the same time). I've heard a faulty pilot bearing
could lead to serious failures in the gear. True?
Should I demand it be done now, on the same occasion?


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Cheers,
         TinkerMan

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