Date:         Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:25:14 -0500
Reply-To:     Jonce Fancher <streetbugs@VERIZON.NET>
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From:         Jonce Fancher <streetbugs@VERIZON.NET>
Subject:      Re: Beetle Clutch-NVC-Need a part rec
Comments: To: Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
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Hi
If replacing the clutch and pressure plate replace the Throw out
Bearing (Release Bearing) Check the cross shaft release bearing
saddles for wear. they do where out. also replace the trans input
shaft seal and If you up to it have the flywheel resurfaced and
replace the rear main seal on the back of the engine.
As for where to get it and cost. 1st and formost check quality of
parts sold. So of the stuff you can get for your vw is just plain
crap. Sachs, Kennedy and some others are about the best. as well as
daiken and some others. But just know there is some junk from other
countries you really do not want to use. Most of this is fairly cheap
for not breaking down what is it worth to you. Most prices are about the same.
C-ya Jonce


>btw-Replaced the fuel tank, MC, brake lines, fuel pump, clutch cable,
>throttle cable, rotor, cap, points, wires, plugs this week.  Adjusted brakes
>and rebuilt the carb(34 PICT-3). Was feeling pretty good till the clutch
>issue.  Will check the dhift rod coupler to see if it is binding, but feel
>the time is right to replace clutch.
>Michael in San Antonio
>91GL AT 'Gringo'
>73 Beetle
>
>
>On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 10:07 PM, Michael Sullivan
><sandwichhead@gmail.com>wrote:
>
> > Wanna get this in on Friday.  Just got out from under the Beetle and may
> > need a good clutch kit.  Can anyone recommend one that I can get
> soon to San
> > Antonio? Trying to search my parts sites now. Hate to post, but will regret
> > it tomorrow if there is a better place to look and I didn't ask.  Thanks.
> > P.S. Will trade Beetle for Van if offered:-)
> > Michael in San Antonio
> > 91GL AT 'Gringo'
> > 73 Beetle
> >