> Then after my "check" the clutch made noise just as it engaged from a dead
> stop. The noise was similar to a worn brake noise--a bit of metal on
> metal--not sever but definately audible. I stopped the "checking" for fear
> I'd bust something and nursed the bus to my destination.

Don't forget to replace the pilot bearing.  They can also cause noise and
should be replaced during every clutch job.   Recently there has been a rash
of  pilot bearing posts which testify about this often overlooked but
cruicial part.

Chris S.
'85 Westy
www.knology.net/~vw/
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