re
Part of my curiosity was whether or not there was a "stock" clutch that had
a thicker lining on the disc (is that possible?)

Pressure plate and clutch disc must match each other.

if you do find a thicker disc ....it would probably work ..but a
non-matching pressure plate might not release fully with a thicker disc.

Someone just suggested to a client/friend of mine ..
get a ceramic racing clutch and it'll never wear out.

to which I have to say...there are ALWAYS drawbacks or downsides to
aftermarket high performance parts..
like it'll be a really strong long lasting clutch, but it won't be as smooth
as a stock one etc.

have you searched online  for 'better' vanagon  clutches anywhere ?

----- Original Message -----
From: "neil n" <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, April 25, 2011 6:21 PM
Subject: Re: Longer Lasting Clutch?

As I mentioned, there are "factors". Along the lines of what you suggest, an
exuberant left, and right foot may be part of that.

This wear happened on a new clutch..... after the engine swap so.......
 ;)

And I get off the beaten path sometimes going after dirt "roads" I
shouldn't. This doesn't help matters either I guess. Plus a recent engine
bogging from a stop didn't help. No doubt I could be easier on my clutch.
Still, I really should sit down with my faded notes and 3 speedometers to
figure out what the actual mileage is since new clutch install.

Part of my curiosity was whether or not there was a "stock" clutch that had
a thicker lining on the disc (is that possible?)

Neil.

On Mon, Apr 25, 2011 at 5:24 PM, Chris S <szpejankowski@gmail.com> wrote:

Might want to upgrade your left foot?  ;-). With the very low first gear you
> should barely slip the clutch to get going. Concentrate on clutch-gas
> coordination during shifts to minimize slippage and match rpm on down
> shifts.
>
> I switched to LUK clutch, but not because I wore out the original, but
> because the pilot bearing failed.
>
> Chris.
>
> Wys�ane z iPhone'a
>
> Dnia Apr 22, 2011 o godz. 14:17 neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> napisa�(a):
>
> > Hi all.
> >
> > Lots of *factors involved in clutch wear,
>

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