In a message dated 96-11-12 17:48:46 EST, vvwca@PRIMENET.COM (Jon Christensen) writes: << Has anyone had any experience in running a rigid clutch disk on a Wasserboxer? I don't care for the spongey feel of the spring disk, although it may be easier on the tranny. Perhaps one out of a Porsche 914 or something would work? TIA >>
With the way parts inside these trannys like to break and crack, I would not even consider it. The spring center and cushions between the disks do an awful lot to keep the engine vibrations from transferring to the gears. Dennis
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