[s-cars] Fw: clutch replacement

[Jerry Scott]

Subject: Re: clutch replacement


> Daniel
>
> These jack stands go up to 28 in., but I found 26 to be adequate.  The
> stands came from Northern Tool and they are very heavy duty.
>
> The slipping clutch is likely due to the trany seal leaking on the clutch.
> You might be able to get by with just a disc replacement and just clean 
> the
> pressure plate with brake cleaner.  I changed the whole thing while in 
> there
> so as not to have to do it again soon.  I got the clutch, pressure plate,
> and throw out bearing from Clutch Doctor here in Denver, 303-777-4100. 
> Make
> sure that you get the right clutch, since several have tried to put in the
> wrong number that Luk showed for this car. My clutch number for a 93 was:
> DMF-038.  If you can, take in the old one to compare to the new one, to 
> make
> sure that you get the right one.
>
> Here's the write-up, let me know if you need any additional information.
>
> Jerry
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Daniel Koropchak" <myhoppen at yahoo.com>
> To: <s-car-list at audifans.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 11:19 PM
> Subject: [s-cars] Fw: Re: Competent Audi Tech, Southern Tier of New York
>
>
> Jerry, I to am contemplating my clutch/trans replacement. How high are 
> those
> high lift jack stands? If you wouldn"t mind I also would find that 
> write-up
> useful. I so much wanted to post my results after my recent Apikol FMIC
> install, but after making an appointment for a few dyno runs I noticed the
> clutch slipping. This sucks! I guess this will be the time for a better
> transmission ( 1st gear noise ) 92S4. Anyone now of a good source? Thanks
> Dan Koropchak
>
> --- On Wed, 6/17/09, Chris Semple <chris at force5auto.com> wrote:
>
> From: Chris Semple <chris at force5auto.com>
> Subject: Re: [s-cars] Competent Audi Tech, Southern Tier of New York
> To:
> Cc: "s-car list" <s-car-list at audifans.com>
> Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2009, 10:49 AM
>
> Jerry Scott wrote:
>> I did the clutch in my garage with basic tools. I used high lift jack
>> stands and it wasn't that difficult. I have a write-up if you need it. 
>> You
>> will need a transmission jack, but you can rent those almost anywhere. 
>> You
>> will save several thousand dollar. Make sure that you get the right
>> pressure plate. Several have bought the wrong one through Luk. I would
>> suggest taking in the old one to compare, to make sure that you get the
>> right one.
>> Jerry
>>
>>
> I'm not sure how you'd save a couple grand on a job that's only 1k$ P&L?
> You don't need to pull the downpipe to get that trans out.
> But yes, having a lift makes it quicker and easier to do the job.
>
>
> -Cheers
> -Chris Semple
> Concord NH
> '84 4000q
> '95 S6
> '08 E350 Club
>>> Not for me. I have to do a clutch on the UrS though, but since that too
>>> really needs a lift, I'm thinking of letting someone else do it. Come to
>>> think of it, I'd do the Timing Belt on her though. Anyway, know of a
>>> decent
>>> shop to do the clutch? My guy downstate is NLIB.
>>>
>>>
>
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