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. |
bbrock |
Oct 12 2022, 08:32 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I'm not trying to be a jerk, but I'd really like to know what could happen to a clutch sitting rarely used or unused in an engine for 50 years other than oil leakage on the disc or rust. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
Does this mean NOS original clutches stored on a shelf should be thrown out too? And let's remember we don't know how old that clutch is, but it is probably much less than 50 years old given it is not the original. |
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