Clutch Advice, Reuse or Replace? |
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Clutch Advice, Reuse or Replace? |
mzapisek |
Oct 9 2022, 08:43 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 91 Joined: 10-June 04 From: Syracuse, NY Member No.: 2,188 Region Association: North East States |
I have very low mile original 1.7 (30K). I recently installed a 4 post lift and have begun doing all the 50 year service updates (SS fuel lines, shift bushings, engine refresh etc.). I am certainly a novice mechanic at best. The information on this board most definitely helps close the knowledge gap and encourages me to self perform tasks I would otherwise be unsure of. While inspecting the flywheel, clutch and pressure plate they appear to be in very good condition (no grooves or obvious signs of wear) just some slight discoloration.
Should I reuse or replace? I did purchase a new rear main seal but I do not see any signs of a leak. From other info I have read on this board the newer seals are/maybe somewhat substandard. While I welcome the opportunity to fix everything I can while the engine is out and on the stand don’t want to perform unnecessary work or look for problems that don’t exist. Would appreciate some advice. Thanks. |
mzapisek |
Oct 11 2022, 10:53 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 91 Joined: 10-June 04 From: Syracuse, NY Member No.: 2,188 Region Association: North East States |
There are some unknown facts about my car. The paper trail and mileage have been confirmed but there was some discussion on this board about "originality" as members pointed out some concerns about the rear bumper and the color of the rear 1.7 emblem. I have owned the car for 20 years.
Why/when the clutch might have been changed to a six spring unit is just another one. The car suffered some damage back in 2012 and Joe @ Series9 did a great job of repairing it. If you search under my name "zapisek" the link to the car and Joe's handy work are shown. Is the car a time capsule.....opinions vary. I know that from working on the car it certainly appears to be an unmolested unit. I'm never selling it.... |
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