Clutch replacement?????
 

I've got the engine out. Do i spend the 350.00 and do the clutch. I've never driven the car soo who know what condition its in. can you somehow measure to see how much it is worn??? I've never replaced a clutch before. Is it easy? any special tools required. How bad could i F*&$ it up???
Any input would greatly be appreciated.
thanks in advance
mike

I think I read that the clutch should be 7 to 8 MM total thickness. I used a open end wrench to check mine a 2 years ago and had to replace mine. I think mine was down to 6MM. I believe I would at least replace my clutch disk and throw out bearing anyway. It will save you hassle in the long run. I have only bought one pressure plate in the 10 or so times I've changed porsche/VW clutches. It had rust pits in the plate. I use steel wool to polish the plate and flywheel after I clean them with solvent. Good Luck!

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Duane
'76 912E, '73 914,
& '76 VW BUS (ALL 2.0L)

Ohhh So you don't have to replace everything?
I almost bought the whole clutch kit.
So it sounds very easy to do. I guess i'll open her up.

Buy the clutch alignment tool - its less than ten bucks and makes life a lot easier when putting everything back together. While you have it apart, check the bushing in the clutch fork - better to replace it now then open everything up again when it starts causing problems.

Efrain
68 912 Coupe

MikeP: If you want to save a lot, find a specialty shop in the area where they do clutches and pressure plates. To redo the disk and check and resurface the clutch pressure plate should be comparatively inexpensive. Don't put the engine back without at least getting these parts checked. Remove the throwout bearing and lubricate the ball area where it mounts (you will see where the old hi-temp grease is located) you will need preferably an allen wrench to replace the throwout bearing. But if you do not know the condition of the throwout bearing, or what to check, get a new german one. Follow all the previous emails they are guiding you right. Best of luck.

thanks for the help guys...my project is going well..slow but well.
thanks again