I'm assuming you are going to put in a complete new clutch - pressure plate,
clutch disk, etc -- along with this rebuild? It's a good idea to get it all done
at one time while you have the tranny out. Be absolutely sure to have the
flywheel machined true before re-assembly or you will be subject ot developing
clutch chatter.

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver

Michael Nichols wrote:

> Hello from Atlanta, Ga.  I am about to order a rebuilt air cooled transaxle,
> and I am considering purchasing the gear modification option of a taller 3rd
> or 4th gear---the option that lowers highway-speed rpms and thus reportedly
> increases engine life and gives better gas mileage. Questions:  Has anyone
> done this modification, and what good or bad results can I expect?  The
> modification/new gearing seems to add about $250.00 to the cost of the
> rebuilt transaxle unit.  Thanks!
>
> Regards,
>
> Michael and Christina Nichols
> 2--'81 air cooleds