[s-cars] Clutch wear question

[Theodore Chen]

wow, that's a long-lived clutch.  i was thinking about
a 6-spd upgrade, too, and figured i'd do it when the
clutch needs replacement.  but mine has 132k miles on it,
which means it's only a little more than half-worn if
yours is any indication.

-t.

--- chris chambers <fastscirocco_2000 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Fellow S-nutz,
> 
> My 93 S4's clutch now has over 246,000 miles on it, or atleast
> I believe it does.
> 
> I'm the third owner, received alot of service documents from
> the previous owners, and there isn't any mention of the clutch
> having been replaced.
> 
> I've been hoping to find a good deal on a 6-speed tranny, and
> do the 6-speed upgrade at the same time as the clutch.
> 
> BUT
> 
> Twice now while cruising on the highway in 5th gear, when I went
> to pass another car the clutch slipped a bit. I got off the gas
> and acceleratted easier and everything was fine.
> 
> My big queston is:
> 
> Do I have to replace the clutch NOW, or is this slipping normal
> wear andI can continue searching for a tranny?
> 
> 
> Thanks
> Chris
> 
> Make April 15th just another day http://www.fairtax.org
> 
> 
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