[s-cars] S-clutch...The final conflict

[Igor Kessel]

CLAG500 at aol.com wrote:
>
> Hey Guys,
>
>     I got the trans in last weekend. The new clutch is very nice and the new
> trans got rid of a few noises I didn't know were coming from the trans. FYI
> the newer (1995) housing is the same as my early 1993. So I'm guessing the
> clearance issue with the later clutch must have something to do with the
> flywheel. Since it was Saturday and the car was 100 miles from home and I
> hadn't had a car in 3 weeks. I decided to put it back together with the old
> pressure plate. It wasn't very worn and cleaned up nicely with some emery
> cloth. I still hated doing it though. This being the 4th time putting the
> trans on it was a piece of cake. Just lined it up with the adjustable trans
> jack and shoved it on. It went all the way with very little force and no need
> to draw it down with the bolts. I'm just going to send the pressure plate
> back for now. I'm sure after all the practice I've had I could R&R the trans
> in a day and a half but the clutch works great so I'm going to leave it for
> now. (My friend, who has a Porsche 968, said it feels like the clutch is out
> because the pedal is so light). This job is a ton of work but it's doable.
> The only thing I needed to get were the 1/2-shaft gaskets. I didn't realize
> these were open to the CV joint. (Messy) . The trans jack is a must! Make
> sure you have the correct pressure plate if your car is 1993 or older!
>    I have to say it's a good feeling having finally mastered the quattro
> clutch job. Contact me if anyone want's the full BTDT. This job is doable but
> it's not for everyone.
>
> Chad Tobin
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Chad,
congratulations! The clutch in a quattro is the only repair that I had
everr delegated to a repair shop. Mainly coz I don't have a lift.
BTW, did you do yours on a lift?
And yes, I would like to hav eth full write up (if you have one) for my
archive.

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Igor Kessel
two turbo quattros