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Re: Clutch Life on an 86 CGT

To: Glenn Kaufman <gkaufman@ftp.com>
Subject: Re: Clutch Life on an 86 CGT
From: "Gary G. Erickson" <erickson@teleport.com>
Date: Tue, 15 Apr 1997 08:07:20 -0700
CC: quattro@coimbra.ans.net
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Glenn Kaufman wrote:

> I have the original clutch on the car with about 105k miles.  It has just
> started to make a little squeaking noise when I engage it.
> 
> How long should I expect it to last?  Thanks.

The clutch on my '85 GT went almost 150K before the pressure plate went
out.  According to my mechanic, the clutch disc itself looked like it
would have been good for another 30-40K if the pressure plate hadn't let
go.

HTH!

Gary

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Gary G. Erickson         Member #82 NW Quattro Club
503-702-5789                  erickson@teleport.com
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