So I am about to swap in my 'new' 2.0 liter inline gas block (93 Jetta ABA) into my 84 with a diesel 5sp. I am almost done gathering parts to try to anticipate possible need and minimize down time during the change over. I have a leak in my old 92 1.8liter inline gasser set up...the rear main seal, I guess, and my clutch seems to chatter a bit sometimes. So I thought I might consider installing a new pressure plate, at least, during my swap. Can I just order up a pressure plate to install after cleaning the other parts up really well? Probably replace the throw out bearing too? Or should I just leave it alone and avoid some unanticipated extra expense and time.? Am I talking a lot of work and time and possible "gottchas" with this clutch change as I install the new motor? I am thinking my current clutch may be slightly contaminated from the leaky rear main and it is probably a bit thin from me using 2nd gear (of my 5sp) to start from a stop most of the time...Since I am in there, I thought the change might be a good thing. It is still working OK, it only chatters if I do a ham-footed Jackrabbit start so it 'ain't broke' really...just tired...I don't want to have to surface the flywheel...nearest machine shop (that I really would trust) is in Portland...a few hours away.. anyone thoughts? Don Hanson |
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