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Posted by: underdog Jul 27 2012, 12:25 PM

I just found a copy of VW&PORSCHE magazine, Dec. '80 issue. It has a tech article with pics how to replace a teener clutch.

First paragraph sez, " one item that should be purchased before you start the job is a wooden pilot shaft that can be purchased at most automotive stores ".
Anybody have one?

Posted by: Cupomeat Jul 27 2012, 12:27 PM

I might have one in my tool box in NY, but any clutch centering tool will work.

Posted by: underdog Jul 27 2012, 12:34 PM

I don't want one just wanted to see who knew about the wooden tool.

Posted by: 76-914 Jul 27 2012, 12:37 PM

Not true, I'll send you one that "won't" fit if you'd like. The tool needs to have the correct diameter to fit the flywheel and the correct spline pattern to match your pressure plate. Most of our major vendors sell them.

Posted by: SLITS Jul 27 2012, 01:08 PM

Before plastic, they were cut from wood. Of course a real mechanic would pull the input shaft of a transmission.

Posted by: The Cabinetmaker Jul 27 2012, 02:24 PM

I have a wooden one. Made it myself. Go figure!

Posted by: mhuber45 Jul 27 2012, 03:26 PM

I have one that is older than I am tha my dad used on formula V's back in the 70's

Posted by: r_towle Jul 27 2012, 08:11 PM

A real mechanic just does it by eye...
Then wiggle the damn thing till it fits....

Kinda like sex.

Posted by: rnellums Jul 28 2012, 07:13 AM

mine was cut off a broken transmission.