Date:         Tue, 13 Jul 1999 19:19:46 -0700
Reply-To:     sxs@CONCENTRIC.NET
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Steve Schwenk <sxs@CONCENTRIC.NET>
Subject:      Re: [Syncro] new clutch
Comments: To: The Bus Depot <ron@NETCARRIER.COM>
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Sachs may make a "one size fits all," but VW does not
go along with this and specifies a different clutch for
the syncro.  There is a separate part number, the hub
is stronger and i'm not sure what else...i thing Eric
knows.

BTW, all my parts were fine, including new motor
mounts, Ron.  It was the sachs clutch that was not.
There is a wealth of info in teh archive about the
prpoer syncro clutch.  the standard sachs is not
it...although some have had it wortk, many have had
endless chatter problems even after new associated
parts.

steve

The Bus Depot wrote:
>
> > The syncro does not take "the regular sachs clutch."
> > You need a syncro clutch...different part number,
> > different clutch.
>
> Actually, Sachs specifically states in their literature that their stock
> 228mm clutch is for both Vanagon 2WD *and* Syncro.  I am looking right at
> their book as I write this.  The "heavy duty" one to which you refer may in
> fact simply be another brand, perhaps a Luk (also good quality).  I'm sure I
> can get it too if anyone were interested, although so far I've never had a
> request for one.  Sachs did at one time specify a different clutch for
> '90-91 Vanagons (both 2WD or Syncro), but now supercedes both to a single
> model for all Vanagons.  Regarding clutch chatter, this is most often caused
> by factors other than the clutch, but made more noticable by the
> installation of a new clutch. It kind of like the person who fixes a loud
> muffler and suddenly discovers a valve tap he never heard before.  You
> should resurface your flywheel and check/replace your motor mounts when
> doing a clutch job to prevent chatter.  See the archives, the clutch chatter
> issue has been covered numerous times.
>
> - Ron Salmon
>   The Bus Depot, Inc.
>   http://www.busdepot.com