Date: Mon, 3 Aug 1998 23:54:14 +0100
Reply-To: Don McCallum <trosgol@ENTERPRISE.NET>
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From: Don McCallum <trosgol@ENTERPRISE.NET>
Subject: Re: Clutch parts/repair (Syncro): Help me figure this out...
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Derek, I may be able to help on some points:
The grease is molybdenum disulphide - it has good high temperature and
anti-seize properties.
You might want to get new retaining clips and spring clip retainers. Loose
fitting clips should be replaced.
When refitting, a spare mainshaft is useful to centralise the driven plate
before tightening securing bolts. I have never use one - I have always managed
to find a bar approx the right diameter and have never had any problems.
I think by the pilot bearing people must mean the guide bush the release
bearing sits over. I would have thought there is a very good chance it would
be OK and all that is needed would be a new clutch and release bearing..
A a couple of hydraulic trolley jacks and a friend should be all thats needed
to get the gearbox in and out without trouble! As you rightly point out you
must support the engine and gearbox so that NO strain can be put on the
mainshaft - I found it helped to slightly lift the engine with the first jack
and support the trans with the second.
You may need a spline bit for the bolts on the drive shaft, they may not be
simple allen bolts.
Good luck!
Don McCallum, North Wales, UK.
1986 1.9 T3 Camper
1992 1.6 T3 Syncro Turbo Diesel Van
Derek Drew wrote:
> My clutch has started slipping. Now *I* am in trouble. I am in DC and do
> not yet trust any mechancis here.
>
> 1. The microfiche seems to indicate that I need a special clutch for vans
> after a 89 production year, but that this clutch is the same clutch as for
> the 2WD. (My syncro part numbers are the same as for 2WD for all three
> pieces, but I thought Dennis told me the syncro hub was beefier than a 2WD
> hub so all I can figure is that all post-89 vans uses the beefier hubs. The
> fiche seems to specify LUK brand, but Sachs seems to be more prevelant as
> aftermarket supply. It also seems people are avoiding older Canadian Sachs
> clutches. Anyway, what clutch should I get? What did *you*I get?
>
> 2. I have been in the archives, and see reason to order: clutch, pressure
> plate, throw out bearing, pilot bearing, felt washers for pilot bearing.
> What else should I order if I want to have all parts on hand? The manual
> specifies Ms02 grease. What is that? I have a transmission jack and a
> garage. Nobody uses special tools for this sort of job, I gather.
>
> 3. There was some discussion awhile back about the throwout bearing being a
> beetle bearing from all aftermarket suppliers, but that possibly the dealer
> throwout bearing might have a larger mating surface. Does this make sense?
>
> Any help, offers of clutch parts, thoughts, URLs of instructions, etc. are
> appreciated. I want to get this job done before August 15 and I am
> terrified. Though I was under warranty and didn't have to pay for it, the
> last clutch change I got cost about $7,000 because the guy boobed the job
> (messed up the transmission hanging it off the input shaft). I feel like
> doing it myself this time though I wouldn't be suprised if it was a 15 hour
> job.
>
> There is nothing in the microfiche called a pilot bearing.
>
> My first instinct is to drive to Long Island and have Dennis Haynes's shop
> take care of it, but I don't know if I would make it.
>
> ________________________________________________________
> Derek Drew New York, NY & Washington, DC
> drew@interport.net
> '90 Syncro Westfalia...
> ...seen off-road at http://www.tiu.net/~des/vw/drew/index.html
>
> Also seen at: http://www.pipeline.com/~tforhan/swrange.htm
> http://4wd.sofcom.com/VW/snow.html
> http://www.pipeline.com/~tforhan/swmassn.htm
> http://4wd.sofcom.com/VW/Campers/Campers.html
>
> Note: most valuable Vanagon sites on the planet (for owners) are:
> http://gerry.vanagon.com/cgi-bin/wa.exe?S1=vanagon
> ftp://gerry.vanagon.com/pub/
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