Author Topic: Clutch Question (Read 2755 times)

Northboundtrain · « **on:** March 21, 2005, 04:31:55 pm »

Is there a trick to installing a clutch without the special centering tool? I ordered the tool a few days ago, expecting it any day now, and was just informed that it is back ordered for several weeks. I want to get this thing on the road, but I'm not going to cut corners either. Advice needed.

Thanks

Northboundtrain · « **Reply #1 on:** March 21, 2005, 06:37:39 pm »

Alright, thanks . I'll try the eyeball method. As long as the tranny engages, can I assume I got it right?

racer_x · « **Reply #2 on:** March 21, 2005, 07:41:30 pm »

Quote from: "Northboundtrain"

Alright, thanks. I'll try the eyeball method. As long as the tranny engages, can I assume I got it right?

You should know sooner than that. If you get it off center, the bolt holes on the transmission won't line up and the bolts into the block won't fit.

Just center the disc in the opening in the flywheel. I use a stick or a socket or something to guage how far the center piece is from the opening and try to get an equal opening on all sides.

The little plastic alignment tools are everywhere, though. You shouldn't have to wait weeks to get one. Most clutch/pressure plate kits include one. If you talk to one of your local independent VW shops, they might loan or sell you one cheap.

fatmobile · « **Reply #3 on:** March 21, 2005, 10:23:20 pm »

Before I had one of those centering discs, I'd put a bic pen or 1/4" socket between the flywheel and clutch. Run it all the way around and move the disc till it's centered.
Make sure the metal pressure plate disc is centered too so the pushrod rides in the center of it.

lord_verminaard · « **Reply #4 on:** March 22, 2005, 05:50:55 am »

One of the VW techs that I worked with used his finger to line it up. :roll:

If you were a perfectionist, couldnt you also stick an axle (splined side, obviously) in there to center it?

Brendan
84 Scirocco 8v
00 Camaro L36 M49