[urq] WX Transmission

[Ed Kellock]

I was just talking about this with a friend in regard to my Coupe GT.  Seems that if I park the car in gear without the parking brake engaged so the car is resting against the trans/engine to keep from rolling, the next morning, I cannot get it out of first and when I start the car it momentarily surges forward just slightly.  

He told me about a plastic sleeve in the clutch plate or throw-out bearing area that wears over time and keeps everything from moving as far as it should when you disengage the clutch.  I have 137k and the original clutch so this could certainly fit my scenario.  He said the newer replacements do not have plastic used in that place.

I also suspect a weak-when-cold clutch hydraulic system possibly too.

Ed
Colorado Springs
 
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From: "Jason" <jason at omglol.com>
Date: 2003/12/12 Fri AM 07:15:17 MST
To: <urq at audifans.com>
Subject: [urq] WX Transmission

Welp i got some weird stuff goin on.

This morning when i went out to start my car... i put it in neutral on flat ground and hit the key.  My foot was still pushing in the clutch (habit), but after a second when i let off... the car seemed to creep ever so slowly forward.  It went a little more as i revved it.  After a minute it stopped.

I've also been having strange noises coming from the front when "engine braking."  It's mainly on the expressway when i just let off the gas, it sounds(and feels) like a tire rubbing on a hard turn would. This is ruled out because, for one i am not turning, and also because it feels like its coming from the middle of the car.  It only makes the noises when in gear and when my foot is off the gas and clutch.

It's  been asking for me to put in a clutch slave, but i havent the time lately.  Would this have any effect?

Jason
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