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Engine Specific Info and Questions => IDI Engine => Topic started by: ORCoaster on August 27, 2012, 09:19:27 pm

Title: Checking Clutch Disc Size and Wear
Post by: ORCoaster on August 27, 2012, 09:19:27 pm

The last several days I have been zipping back and forth here in Portland where there is a sizeable hill climb up US 26 to get to my sons new place.  When the car is behaving itself I get right up it.  But every so often, more when the car is hot, that I get the clutch slip under hard power situation.  Is there an inspection plate on the bottom of these 81 Rabbits I can't see? 

What size clutch goes in these bad boys?  I looked up on AutohausAZ and get this


   
Fichtel-Sachs OEM
Clutch Kit; 200mm Diameter x 13/16 ID with 24 Teeth
Please verify original clutch diameter is 200mm, variations exist. 1 kit per car. Limited availability.

OK other than pulling it out to check it how can this be done while still you drive the car till the parts come in? 

I might check at Halsey Auto for price but this one was right at 90 smackers. 

Any hints here?  DAS

Title: Re: Checking Clutch Disc Size and Wear
Post by: rs899 on August 28, 2012, 05:51:30 am

There is no way to visually inspect it as the flywheel completely wraps around it.  That looks like th ecorrect clutch  kit for your ride.

Title: Re: Checking Clutch Disc Size and Wear
Post by: Dakotakid on August 28, 2012, 06:59:45 am

Any hint?
Yes, roll up your sleeves and replace the rear crank seal while you are there.

Title: Re: Checking Clutch Disc Size and Wear
Post by: ORCoaster on August 28, 2012, 08:47:43 am

Does Rear Crank Seal need special puller?  Or does a hooked pick work to wiggle it out? 

Title: Re: Checking Clutch Disc Size and Wear
Post by: rs899 on August 28, 2012, 08:59:35 am

Best to just unbolt its carrier from the block.  Six bolts or so- then you will be sure to get it seated properly

Title: Re: Checking Clutch Disc Size and Wear
Post by: ORCoaster on August 28, 2012, 11:30:15 am

Thanks will peek at the Bentley when I get next to it again.

Title: Re: Checking Clutch Disc Size and Wear
Post by: bbob203 on August 28, 2012, 12:51:06 pm

rear crank seal does not sit flush with outer face of carrier the bottom end of seal sits slightly further in the carrier.

Title: Re: Checking Clutch Disc Size and Wear
Post by: RustyCaddy on August 29, 2012, 02:07:32 am

This integrated carrier seal is made for TDI's but fits IDI's

http://www.mjmautohaus.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=2_13_74_635_3888&info=OEM_VAG_068103171F_Crankshaft_Seal_with_Sealing_Flange_Rear_Main_OEM&products_id=1939

Cost more but seals really well (if your all thumbs like i am)

 ;)