Rabbit needs a new clutch.

[tyb525]

Anyone know the spec for the step on the flywheel? I figure since it has been worn down somewhat by the clutch, it won't be the right measurement if I measure what's already there.

[monomer]

I have the same clutch you do. 210mm 6 puck, 6 spring clutchnet. You have to drive mine like a tractor. Anything more than idle it sounds like the firewall is going to rip out of the car. I ripped the bolt out of the front mount on my MK2. I guess once it is rolling a bit you can then give it fuel as you let it out more, but it is by no means good feathering.

I just put poly front/back mounts on.


I hope It drives fine....

[theman53]

23.1mm difference is the spec I believe. I had a guy on here measure me one that was brand new from autohaus. That was the measurement but I don't know how accurate it is for sure. I could trust it I am sure.

Poly mounts will hold it fine, but at idle the dash on my mk2 was vibrating so bad I only left it in for 1/2 mile and came back and took it out. If I didn't have to worry about talking to customers I would have left it.

[tyb525]

Got it done and everything works good. Replaced all the seals I could get to (although none appeared to be leaking) and the driver side cv axle, I accidentally let the bearings out of the old one when unhooking it (oops) and noticed how worn it was, and a reman was pretty cheap.

Oh, and I think the spec is supposed to be 21.1mm for the flywheel step. I told the machinist 23.1, but he said that wouldn't take much at all off the step, so we went with 21.1mm and it is fine so far, the clutch releases like it should so it much not be too small of a step. If you look it up online you can find some vague references that mention 21.1mm for rabbits, but they're not specific to diesels.

This is the first time I've driven a vehicle with a new clutch, the grabbing power is amazing. And no more clinking of loose clutch springs.

[wolf_walker]

Nice clutch and cable really makes a difference. Rabbits and such are really pretty nice driving cars when they are in order.

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