Re: Bad clutch bearing or bad tranny?

[Igor Kessel <four_rings@worldnet.att.net>]

Thomas Barbera wrote:
> 
> I'm doing an MC conversion in my '86 4kq.  I'm currently still driving the
> car  with the N/A 5 cyl. until the MC engine is ready for installation.  I
> want to fix everything while I'm in there.  Lately, I've been hearing
> strange buzzing noises coming from the tranny in 3rd and 5th gears only.
>  Does this sound like a bearing in the clutch or is this something in the
> transmission?

Buzzing points to the gears in the tranny.
Humming (more like a choo-choo train) to the throwout bearing.
The latter also manifests itself in the vibrating clutch pedal if
depressed half-way while the engine is running.

>  If it is the transmission, does anyone know where I can get
> mine rebuilt, preferably in the Pittsburgh area?  Any advice would be
> greatly appreciated.

I would do the Red Line oil change before tearing up the tranny. Also
ask Brian Armstead where he gets his Millitec, an ounce of this stuff
might help too.

-- 
Igor Kessel
Two turbo quattros.