re Part of my curiosity was whether or not there was a "stock" clutch that had a thicker lining on the disc (is that possible?) Pressure plate and clutch disc must match each other. if you do find a thicker disc ....it would probably work ..but a non-matching pressure plate might not release fully with a thicker disc. Someone just suggested to a client/friend of mine .. get a ceramic racing clutch and it'll never wear out. to which I have to say...there are ALWAYS drawbacks or downsides to aftermarket high performance parts.. like it'll be a really strong long lasting clutch, but it won't be as smooth as a stock one etc. have you searched online for 'better' vanagon clutches anywhere ?
----- Original Message ----- From: "neil n" <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Monday, April 25, 2011 6:21 PM Subject: Re: Longer Lasting Clutch?
As I mentioned, there are "factors". Along the lines of what you suggest, an exuberant left, and right foot may be part of that. This wear happened on a new clutch..... after the engine swap so....... ;) And I get off the beaten path sometimes going after dirt "roads" I shouldn't. This doesn't help matters either I guess. Plus a recent engine bogging from a stop didn't help. No doubt I could be easier on my clutch. Still, I really should sit down with my faded notes and 3 speedometers to figure out what the actual mileage is since new clutch install. Part of my curiosity was whether or not there was a "stock" clutch that had a thicker lining on the disc (is that possible?) Neil. On Mon, Apr 25, 2011 at 5:24 PM, Chris S <szpejankowski@gmail.com> wrote: Might want to upgrade your left foot? ;-). With the very low first gear you > should barely slip the clutch to get going. Concentrate on clutch-gas > coordination during shifts to minimize slippage and match rpm on down > shifts. > > I switched to LUK clutch, but not because I wore out the original, but > because the pilot bearing failed. > > Chris. > > Wysłane z iPhone'a > > Dnia Apr 22, 2011 o godz. 14:17 neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> napisał(a): > > > Hi all. > > > > Lots of *factors involved in clutch wear, >
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