[s-cars] RE: clutches

[Krasusky Paul (WQQ2PXK)]

Tim crazily ventured:

Date: Mon, 1 Dec 2003 15:53:39 -0500
From: "Tim Leonard" <nard1 at voyager.net>
Subject: Re: [s-cars] Okay,	so my transmission is out. How do I know


Spec makes a clutch disc that has springs rather than the stock solid hub.
This would be the choice to use
for a single mass flywheel to help diminish chatter and engine harmonics.
I've tried to cover all the bases on a dual to single mass flywheel
conversion. Does anyone have anything to add that I haven't thought of? Spec
probably makes a clutch replacement kit as does Sachs which will include the
throwout bearing, clutch disc, pressure plate, and pinion bearing. Perhaps
an alignment tool as well. Sachs does include the tool.
Best,
Tim Leonard
ESCARGO
Michigan





Some clutch thoughts:

In the FWIW category...  I went with a SPEC unit when I just did my 6 spd,
etc.  I've got a Stage II / III hybrid (did come with tool), and it still
chatters a bit off the line in 1st / reverse, now well over 1,000 miles on
it, which is sort of annoying.  If I were to do it over again, I'd be
looking into the Sachs route.  It grabs phenomenally, but maybe a bit too
much for my power application.

In the Iwannabitch category...  SPEC sent (and my mech. then installed) the
WRONG f'n disc.  Had to yank it all and return it, and they shipped up the
correct one.  Did they cover the labor for removal / reinstall due to THEIR
FFFFFFFFFF up???  Nope.  I'm not done with this one yet, believe me you.
That's inexcusable IMO, real cruddy customer service.

YMMV, buyer beware, good luck.

-Paul Specbasher
CT