I would assume the reason behind marking it, is a potential balancing issue. But.... This doesn't answer your question directly, but with a new pressure plate, how does one line it up/balance it in the first place? I don't think there's any marks on a new pressure plate, but even if there were, what would you line them up with? If I'm right (I haven't bought a new pressure plate in a LONG time) I would think there's no problem putting it back on w/o any reference marks. Besides what choice do you have? --- :^) Here's a tutorial at the ever helpful Bens Place: http://www.benplace.com/vw_clutch_job1.htm Cheers, Neil.
On 11/8/07, vanagonvw <ac.vanagon@gmail.com> wrote: > 1981 Vanagon > > The engine sits on the bench, and I have been reading the procedure for > removing the pressure plate, and checking the clutch surface. They all > say to mark the pressure plate and the flywheel to be able to relocate > them the same way. > > What is the penalty for when an overly exuberant son pulls it off, > without making the marks? > > Is it some kind of balancing issue? What to do now? > > Thanks, > > John >
-- Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia - "Jaco" (Bustorius) |
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