Author Topic: please help me with my clutch problem (Read 4723 times)

hillfolk'r · « **on:** July 18, 2006, 10:00:57 am »

aargh
i need another clutch i think
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2719718
please help

QuickTD · « **Reply #1 on:** July 18, 2006, 10:19:59 am »

Sounds like one of the springs popped out of the clutch disc hub, they get jammed up in between the pressure plate and the hub and the clutch won't release. You need less torque...

A solid centre disc might stand up better, but might pound out the tranny and it'll be a bit nasty on the street.

hillfolk'r · « **Reply #2 on:** July 18, 2006, 11:32:52 am »

trans is out
i broke the p.p. straps,the disc is still mint
i dont want a solid center disc the disc i got from pass. perf. works great,the centerforce p.p. is crap,its a single strap setup
dude i wish you could see the video my dad took at the fest,he got about 4 or 5 runs on tape
no wonder i broke it,lol
at least i made it to ohio :shock:

therabbittree · « **Reply #3 on:** July 18, 2006, 12:59:15 pm »

blake man post up at the hardcore vw forum ask kevin and joel ..its at vwsport.com......i know kevin and joel even made their own straps for the pp..so they definately know which one to get..or how to mod it...
later
deo
\x/ hillfolk!
ps my inj pump quit on me again only runs if my electric lift pump is one argh hahaha

hillfolk'r · « **Reply #4 on:** July 18, 2006, 05:57:22 pm »

sounds like your vane pump went out,man that sux deo....
when it rains it pours

team hillfolk hanging out in the driveway the day after waterfest(monday),for your viewing enjoyment

dig that taillight :shock:

hillfolk'r · « **Reply #5 on:** July 21, 2006, 09:56:11 pm »

i think im goin with the clutchnet.com "red" setup
i called them and the guy said that it has at least 2 layers of straps,maybe 3 he didnt have one in front of him,so thats better than 1
imaydrill out the rivits,and bolt them instead
and if its 2 layers,ill add one,and balance it at work i guess

i got a question
can i get a 3.67 ring+pinion from a "16v " tranny or whatever to swap into my 7a box??
i will probably upgrade the diff with bolts,and i would like to swap a 3.67 in there at the same time and my buddy building my manifold,has a buddywith a bunch of trannys layin around i could steal a 3.67 from........

greggearhead · « **Reply #6 on:** July 24, 2006, 01:48:52 pm »

I used a red PP with a 6-puck from clutchnet on my Dasher - worked great and was still pretty easy to drive every day. A little more pressure on the clutch pedal, but not bad at all. Mine was double-strapped.

hillfolk'r · « **Reply #7 on:** July 25, 2006, 12:50:41 am »

sweet,i called them friday
and the guy said that they were at least double strapped ,he couldnt remember off hand
rabbittree,i got some good info from brokevw about the 3.67 r+p swap to determine if its a 16v r+p or not

therabbittree · « **Reply #8 on:** July 25, 2006, 06:36:30 am »

did you get his email?.. heck hes by you..i was thinking of paying him to build mine so i know its "right"...let me know thanks
deo

hillfolk'r · « **Reply #9 on:** July 25, 2006, 11:45:06 pm »

no i been talkin to him thru an im on the vortex
once i open up a trans with gene,i dont think we will have too much of a problem redoing gearboxes
he said to get a gas 8v a2 trans most have 3.67's
look on his site he has the bentley gear chart for the a2's
the 16v r+p has a bigger diameter on the 4th gear area,if we use a 16v r+p we gotta use the other 16v 4th gear,and theres only 2 ratios for 16v 4th gears to choose from
i havent seen what i got ,and what there is to choose from
hey clutchnet said you get a better deal on internet thru their site
its built when ya order it,7-10 days to recieve
my butts over there now
her vr6 is killin me for gas mileage

hillfolk'r · « **Reply #10 on:** July 28, 2006, 02:02:40 am »

clutchnet red press.plate and red 4 puck is on the way,they said 7-10 days
aargh i miss my bunny