Don't forget the pilot bearing!

Really.

Don't ask.

Mike

On 9/14/04 2:30 PM, "Stan Wilder" <wilden1-1@SBCGLOBAL.NET> wrote:

> You don't want to have to go through this again.
> Have the flywheel machines to a new true surface free of flaws and wear.
> Install a new clutch seal Install a new throw-out bearing.
> Good Luck. John Rodgers 88 GL Driver
> -------------- Clip ---------------------
> That's a good start on the preventive maintenance routine but you should
> include.
> 1) New front main crank seal.
> 2) Install tranny main input drive shaft seal. (Behind the throw-out
> actuator arm).
> 3) Flywheel to crank O Ring.
> 4) New soft steel lock-ring for flywheel bolts.
> 5) Flywheel felt seal at the pilot bearing. (If you can find one) Check the
> plumbing supply section of Ace hardware they have a nice graphite
> replacement washer.
> 6) New pilot bearing.
> 7) New bushing for the starter in the tranny case.
> 8) Clean your starter solenoid and blow out loose copper and dirt from the
> starter while you've got it on the bench.
> 
> 
> Stan Wilder
> More Power with Performance Coatings
> http://www.engineceramics.com
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of
> John Rodgers
> Sent: Tuesday, September 14, 2004 3:30 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: speaking if clutch slave failure
> 
> First hand experience with clutch shudder in a manual tranny!! Oil on
> the clutch disc face!! This usually comes from a leaking clutch seal.
> It will simply get worse, and eventually result in clutch slippage. It
> is already probably to late to save the clutch disc.
> 
> FIX:
> 
> Drop the tranny,  re-move and replace the clutch disc.
> 
> Inspect the clutch plate thoroughly. It may need to be replaced,
> especially if it shows any signs of overheating. If there is any age
> (miles) on it go ahead and replace it. Now is the time. The fingers and
> springs can lose their temper if they get to hot. You don't want to have
> to go through this again.
> 
> Have the flywheel machines to a new true surface free of flaws and wear.
> 
> Install a new clutch seal
> 
> Install a new throw-out bearing.
> 
> Good Luck.
> 
> John Rodgers
> 88 GL Driver
> 
> 
> 
> Michael Rule wrote:
> 
>> Hi All,
>> 
>> What are the signs when driving/shifting of a clutch slave failure?  Or
>> perhaps I should ask what it's function is... never had a hydraulic
>> clutch system before.  Found lots of fixes in archives but not so much
>> a descript of the failure symptom (save leaks!).
>> 
>> I ask as I have a "shuddering" if I am not �ber-gentle releasing the
>> clutch after shifting into first... thought it might be the broken
>> tranny mount, but that fix has not cured the shudder.
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> Mike
>> 
>> 
>> 
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