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Date:         Mon, 5 Nov 2007 15:52:30 -0500
Reply-To:     James Henry <jch@JCHGIS.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         James Henry <jch@JCHGIS.COM>
Subject:      Re: Clutch job... done properly
Comments: To: Kai Mei <kai@NEWCLEAR.US>
In-Reply-To:  <538712C6-F978-4290-BA7F-44957299C2BD@newclear.us>
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If the cylinder that the throwout bearing slides back and forth on has any wear on it, it should be replaced. Failure to do so can cause the bearing to hang up, over heat and cause dramatic failures. Don't ask me how I know.

Jim Henry Durham, NC 84 Westy

-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Kai Mei Sent: Monday, November 05, 2007 12:21 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Clutch job... done properly

I'm about to have the rear main seal, throwout bearing, plate, pilot bearing, pressure plate, flywheel o-ring and felt ring done on my 87 Wolfie.

Is checking the crank endplay common among average VW mechanics? There's a bit of a language barrier here.

Anything else that should be done simultaneously? The slave cyl, looks to have been of a more recent vintage as opposed to never been touched...

Thanks everyone.


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