[FC] clutch/diff

[J R Read_HML]

Make sure you have NO 90wt leak onto the clutch.  Try to find a "new" 
original (asbestos) clutch.  You can come pretty close this way.  Very minor 
in 1st.  slightly more noticeable in reverse.  At least, this is my 
experience - after about the 4th try.

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Later, JR
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ben's Bus" <bensbus@paonline.com>
To: <corvanatics@corvair.org>
Sent: Monday, September 06, 2004 9:03 PM
Subject: [FC] clutch/diff


> Greetings group-
>
> On the way home from our VW/Corvair campout (about 6 hours ago), we blew 
> the
> diff in the Greenbrier doing 65 on interstate 22/322.  A loud pop and 
> smoke
> preceded the panic stop and lots of smoke!  AAA took 1/2 hour getting the 
> guy
> to us, and his rollback was another hour away.  Several people were 
> involved
> in getting us home and the van to Corvair Ranch.  We are GLAD to be here
> finally!
>
> In my humor, I say, "it needed a clutch anyway!"  and it did.  Here is my
> query, and please be patient.  I know it's been asked before because I 
> asked
> it.
>
> What are the absolute best, tried and true clutch components needed to
> eliminate almost completely the dreaded clutch chatter problem in FCs?  I 
> have
> heard words like "vega" and others tossed around.  Anyway, when Jeff's 
> crew
> fixes the diff, cleans up the engine compartment and puts in a new clutch, 
> I
> want no more clutch chatter.  What is the right combination?????  Please
> respond if you can!
>
> Ben Stiles
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