[Vwdiesel] Clutch slipping?

[Bud]

Thanks for the info Brian.  Yep, never did a clutch job before.  I've
done almost everything else though.  So in a way, no time like the
present to learn how to do a clutch.

I guess I ask questions only because someone has been there and done
that before.  I'd rather plan stuff out with all the gotchas first
then tackle a job.

I've got the Bentley, so I have to give that a read first.

Sure do know about making errors :)

My local FLAPS pointed out the seals I needed to change.  Thanks Loren
at least when I went in I knew what to get.  So these guys are on the
ball.  I do see some tranny oil on the bottom so one of the tranny
seals must be leaking.

I'll drop the tranny sometime this week and order the parts.

Thanks,
Bud

On Sat, Sep 18, 2010 at 8:11 AM, brian hoeft <qweblog at gmail.com> wrote:
> Bud,
>
> It sounds like you may be novice to this. I am not saying you shouldnt take
> on the task, but consider how particular errors could cost you more in the
> end.
>
> There is no issue with regards to TDC for a clutch R&R. You will want to
> make sure that the alignment dowels are properly aligned, but that is self
> explanatory as you would have to be a real goon to bolt it down wrong
> (although ive seen it done).
>
> You may want to consider finding a local friendly tech to press the seals in
> for you. You could take the trans and rear crank seal plate(it unbolts
> through the oil pan and straight on) there and have someone familiar with
> pressing seals do it.
>
> The task is simple if youve done it before but ive seen too many good
> intentioned DIY'ers burn themselves with this kind of thing.
>
> On larger engines I will use a hoist from above, but for that engine, a
> floor jack and 4x4 block under the edge of the pan nearest the trans will
> allow you to move up&down for easy access and not hurt the pan.
>
> -Brian
>
> On Fri, Sep 17, 2010 at 1:31 AM, <LBaird119 at aol.com> wrote:
>
>> In a message dated 9/16/2010 8:16:33 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
>> vwdiesels at gmail.com writes:
>>
>> > At 260k miles, you can bet that seal is leaking, and could be the cause
>> > for
>> > the slippage. I've replaced clutches at 250k kms that weren't worn out,
>> > but
>> > were soaked in oil...  Either way, you need to pull it, and buy the seal
>> > ahead of time - you will need it.
>> >
>>
>>   Don't forget to at least check the tranny input shaft seal and the
>> pushrod seal and bushing.  The pushrod seal is the most capable
>> of dumping oil directly on the clutch disk and often IS the culprit.
>>    Loren
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