Clutch Options

[mk1mark at gmail.com (Mark F.)]

On 10/2/07, foxxinabox@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <foxxinabox@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>   The clutch in my '85 8v has begun to slip and I know it'll need replacing
> very soon. I plan on towing with the car and, while I'm sure a stock clutch
> will work, I thought I remember reading something a while back that I could
> use a 2.0l pressure plate and some other bits to make a heavier-duty clutch
> assembly. Anyone know of what I'm talking about or did I just get a hold of
> something bad? Thanx.

Foxx,

I used a 16v pressure plate/8v disc when I was towing like a madman w/
one of my ABA Sciroccos a while back.  I had no problems with that
setup over several thousand miles, and many trips to the U.S. to haul
back Sciroccos and Caddies...  Just take it easy when you take off,
but once you get going you shouldn't have any problems.  I regularly
hummed along at 75-90 mph, climbed (east coast) mountains, and never
once noticed the clutch slipping...

Later,

Mark.
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