In a message dated 99-01-29 10:50:09 EST, Sxs@concentric.net writes:

> The sachs clutches are defective, it seems.  Lots of chattering.  Lots of
> talk about recalls and defects.  I have a syncro....VW specifies a different
> clutch for the syncro...when Volks Cafe ordered one from VW using the
special
> syncro clutch part number....i got a premium european clutch which performs
> smooth as butter.  The sachs that was put in before we did this chattered
within
> 2000 miles.

The clutches in my Syncro have lasted about 80,000 miles each.  They were the
standard Sachs clutches (not the special Syncro variety) and have been smooth
as butter.  Never a hint of chatter.

Regards,
Jim Davis