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. |
windforfun |
Oct 10 2022, 06:12 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,833 Joined: 17-December 07 From: Blackhawk, CA Member No.: 8,476 Region Association: None |
Why should you need a new clutch with only 30K miles on the car?
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wonkipop |
Oct 13 2022, 02:12 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,396 Joined: 6-May 20 From: north antarctica Member No.: 24,231 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
Why should you need a new clutch with only 30K miles on the car? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) original clutches look like this. rubber core clutches originally fitted at factory to 914s. pulled one out of my car 3 years ago. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) doesn't mean car in question here is not a 30k mile car, clutch might have imploded due to age decades ago. rubber perishes. but someone has been in there and done the clutch before. @bbrock - re NOS original clutches. i wouldn't fit one (thats assuming you can even find one). rubber ages even sitting on a shelf. i can tell you what happens when you recommission the car after its been sitting for 16 years. clutch implodes immediately if its a real original one. was ok when i parked it up around 2004. don't forget to do the rear main seal on the engine while its all out and accessible. standard VW practice with a clutch. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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