[V8] V8 Clutch upgrades

[urq]

... had a couple visitations on #2 over the past couple days ... 
*fortunately* the clutch issue was due to the throw out bearing 
disintegrating, and no other damage was done.  I don't know why it would 
fall apart after only a couple years service ...

The car's getting a pretty good once over as well ... suspension (bushings, 
Bilsteins, 4 wheel alignment), new front UFO rotors (he can get them for 
$120 a piece so I told him to go ahead) ... probably get the heater core and 
blower motor replaced as well.

We'll see how much this whole thing costs ... but I must say it is kinda 
nice not having to do all this stuff myself!  I do know that #344 will be 
going in for a few PM items as well ...

Happy New Year to V8 audifans worldwide!

Steve B
San Jose, CA (USA)


>I suspect it is the pilot bearing ... the clutch pedal feel is normal
> and there is not full power coupling when the clutch is disengaged ...
> but there is enough power coupled into the tranny so I can't engage
> first or reverse at a stop unless the engine is stopped.  I was also
> finding it necessary to do a more careful job of matching engine/tranny
> speeds when attempting to downshift.
>
> Steve
>>
>> PS: what do you mean your clutch is starting to get weird?  Slipping?
>> Chuddering (shudder/chatter)?  T-O bearing noise?