Re: A1 Clutch replacement?

["Jason Rappaport" <Jrapp@fred.net>]

Pardon for my ignorance, but The 86 8v Scirocco has the a1 chassis, right? 
nonetheless, the time has come to replace the clutch in my 86 8v, I believe
the pressure plate is going bad, as I can never make a smooth, non jerky
start, and it makes a wierd noise too.  I was wondering if this is
something I should let a mechanic do, or if it is fairly easy to get to the
clutch on my rocco?
Any help, as always, is very appreciated!
Jason Rappaport
86 8v...eager to learn!

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> From: Lisa & Rick <hugacub@whidbey.net>
> To: MARK DAVISON <markaab@global2000.net>; Shawn C. Meze
<trnsfrma@ix.netcom.com>; scirocco-l@privatei.com; hugacub@whidbey.net
> Subject: Re: A1 Clutch replacement?
> Date: Monday, December 30, 1996 10:21 PM
> 
> "Michael Dobbs" <tornado@loop.com> wrote:
> 
> >After a good long life, it's about time to replace the original clutch
on
> >my '84 GTi. Bought Sachs clutch kit with a release bearing, pressure
plate
> >and friction disc. After having read both the relevant Bentley and
Haynes
> >sections, I'm beginning to wonder whether I should pass on this
procedure
> >and get a real grease monkey to do it (est. cost is about $200 for 4
> >hours).
> 
> That's a great price!  I was quoted a low of $285 including
> resurfacing the flywheel.  I was planning to replace my clutch, but a
> blizzard upset my plans this weekend.  I blew the clutch completely
> trying to move the car in the mess.  Putting in the clutch in 2 feet
> of snow is not an option, so I had to take it to the dealer who is
> charging me $313.50 NOT including flywheel resurface.  (The $285 shop
> is an hour and 30 min away).
> 
> Good thing I didn't try to do it.  The books all say that I have the
> 210mm clutch, but when they took it apart it had the 200mm in it.
> Some fool in the past (not me, I'm the current fool) put in the
> smaller clutch for some reason.  The VW guy calls me to say I had to
> get a new clutch, that he didn't think the 210 flywheel would fit.
> Now I'm really worried about the kind of work they do if they don't
> even know what will work for the car !!
> 
> So I had to convince the guy that the 210 will fit and that it was the
> best thing to do.  Then I had to get a used flywheel and have it
> resurfaced.  Result is that instead of getting the car back in one
> day, I'll get it tomorrow afternoon :(  
> 
> If I had done it myself I would have been in a pickle too, as I only
> have time during weekends to do a job like this.  If you're the
> original owner, you shouldn't have surprises like this.
> 
> I'm just REALLY worried about the quality of the job these idiots are
> doing.  I bought good original VW stuff, but who knows if this guy
> will seal the threads so oil won't leak, etc.  I even went as far as
> buying new bolts with that blue stuff on them.  Is this blue stuff a
> sealer?  I sure hope so!  Pray for me please :=)
> 
> 
> >2) Since this is my only transportation, if I need or break something
it's
> >tricky to get to the parts store.
> 
> These guys are giving good advice, this shouldn't be a problem.
> 
> >3) (and finally the most important concern) Having the wife say those
> >terrible words "I told you so!" when it all goes horribly wrong.
> 
> With all the wisdom you're getting here, you should be the one who can
> say this :-)
> 
> Rick
> '85 Scirocco Wolfsburg
> 
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