'91 200q20v Clutch Replacement Imminent

[Frank Stadmeyer]

Thanks Tony,

I've dealt with GPR before, Thanks for reminding me.  Good point
about the hydraulics.  I thought about the all the seals but with all
the miles it's just a matter of time for the rest of the stuff.

I found the hose on Blau's website BTW.  I know they have gotten some
bad press here lately but I've had good luck the couple of times I
ordered stuff.

I'll check GPR.

Frank


>At 10:12 PM 9/27/2003 -0400, you wrote:
>>Hey folks,
>>
>>For my '91 200Q20V
>>
>>I believe a new clutch is in my future. Twice now I've had slippage
>>when pulling away uphill in second gear. Each time I was already
>>rolling so I didn't go for first gear.  The first time I thought it
>>was me, the second time and I'm convinced it's the clutch.
>>
>>What are the recommendations for parts and where to get them. I'm not
>>doing the job myself, I don't have the time, too much travel and too
>>close to ski season.  My mechanic told me to get all the parts myself
>>and he'd put them in.
>>
>>The OEM parts went 207,000 miles so I'm inclined to put them back in
>>but I'm open to suggestions. Whatever I get I'd like to get them all
>>as a package from one place (obviously not the local stealer who
>>charges list +10%)
>>
>>TIA
>>
>>Frank Stadmeyer
>
>Hi Frank,
>
>I've had good success with German Parts Restoration
>(www.gprparts.com).  They sell Sachs clutch kits.  In addition I
>replace the rear engine seal (because its easy access), pilot and
>throwout bearings, master and slave cylinders and the hose between
>them.  The hose is dealer only.  More expensive in parts, but then I
>never have to deal with clutch problems again.
>
>HTH,
>
>
>
>-Tony
>
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