4kq clutch & Spokane Shops

[John Lagnese]

I have this one. It is good, but it needs to be cranked up and down with a
ratchet. 
John
http://www.harborfreight.com/450-lb-capacity-transmission-jack-39178.html

-----Original Message-----
From: quattro-bounces at audifans.com [mailto:quattro-bounces at audifans.com] On
Behalf Of Nathan Ray
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2013 10:52 AM
To: quattro at audifans.com
Subject: 4kq clutch & Spokane Shops

Greetings Q-listers,
It appears that the original clutch on my trusty old 4kq has finally died.
The release/throwout bearing started to get noisy a couple weeks ago and has
gotten progressively worse; any pressure on the clutch pedal at all causes
the low rumbing sound of the bearing internals getting ground up. 
 
I normally do all the repair work on this myself, but I'm a little concerned
with how I'll be able to reinstall the transmission supporting it only with
a floor jack. I looked up the shop that I've gotten help from in that past
that was owned by a Quattro guru but it looks like he has sold out and
retired. So, I'm looking for help with 3 things:
 
1. Any BTDT suggestions on at-home transmission reinstall. I'm not sure how
to balance the gearbox properly without spending hours making a cradle for
it. 
2. Any suggestions on an affordable mechanic in the Spokane, WA area that is
well versed with old quattros. 
3. I presume that I should also replace the guide sleve for the throwout
bearing and the pilot bearing as well. Any other items that I should be
replacing? What size bolts are used to attach the pressure plate to the
flywheel? I like to replace bolts whenever possible and It's easiest to get
them on a week day before I start the job on a weekend. 
 
Thanks,
 
Nate Ray
 		 	   		  
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