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Subject:Re: Clutch Replacement
From:Jeff Sibley
Date:Sat, 4 May 2002 12:01:28 EDT

In a message dated 5/4/02 6:17:21 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
dnmwilhite@EARTHLINK.NET writes:

> Hi Volks
>
> Well, it looks like I may have to replace my clutch soon.  I've had about 3
> cases of what I'll call clutch chatter in the last month.  This has
> happened when starting off in 1st gear.  There is a grab, slip, then grab
> sensation I've experienced when letting out the clutch.
>
> Just asking for recomendations on types of clutches and what other parts I
> should replace while I have it out.
>

LUK heavy duty clutch replacement kit would best suit this job, HOWEVER, as
some would argue, the Sachs is just fine and will do the job right...you can
find a complete Sachs clutch kit on ebay RIGHT NOW...last night it was only
like 40 bucks, NEW...good luck, jeff