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Date:         Thu, 27 Jul 1995 21:42:52 -0400
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From:         Antanov <tchoul@unf6.cis.unf.edu>
Subject:      Clutch Nightmare 86'

Please help, why are these things so picky?
Are the cheap ($60) Mexican clutch disc as good as the ($300) VW parts?
Has anybody noticed a difference?


I've had to put four or five disc and I think 2 pressure plates in my '86.
It had 80,000 when I got it and it now has 210,000 miles (oh yea, replaced 
the transmission one of those times $2000.00 ouch).  Well, its dying 
again, slipping on an irregular basis, maybe the engine oil seal again, 
and I think the hydraulic cylinder, buried somewhere under the dash is 
dying.


I would greatly appreciate any advice anyone has on replacing this part.  
My guess is it's a nightmare.  Also, any other general advice you have on 
this system would be helpful.


Thanks,


Trace
(Still wishing for a greaseless CV Joint)
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