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Subject:Re: R&R Clutch
From:vanagonvw
Date:Fri, 9 Nov 2007 14:16:18 -0700

neil N wrote:
> I would assume the reason behind marking it, is a potential balancing issue.
>
> But....
>
> This doesn't answer your question directly, but with a new pressure
> plate, how does one line it up/balance it in the first place? I don't
> think there's any marks on a new pressure plate, but even if there
> were, what would you line them up with? If I'm right (I haven't bought
> a new pressure plate in a LONG time) I would think there's no problem
> putting it back on w/o any reference marks. Besides what choice do you
> have? --- :^)
>
>
I never heard of it being a balance thing, but the writeups say to mark
it. I saw it on the bench, and put it back on, apparently the only way,
was the first way I tried... Interesting.

Thanks,

John