<VV> Learning curve/clutch

[Ron]

The Shop Manual has good sequential instructions.
RonH


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kerry and jan B" <deaconone at teleweb.net>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2007 3:32 PM
Subject: <VV> Learning curve/clutch


> Hi,
>
> A couple of questions. Considering replacing my clutch. Whether the 
> slippage is caused by wear or by oil is yet to be determined. I do have an 
> oil leak from somewhere back there. There is oil coming out of the little 
> hole at the bottom of the bell housing.  Can't really tell if it's engine 
> or gear case oil though. In any case it probably shouldn't be there. 
> Clutch pedal travel seems the same as last year.
>
> A couple of issues I need to clear up. The car is a 63 ((standard) turbo)) 
> that sure looks like a 64. Is there anyway to tell if the power train is 
> 63 or 64?  Apparently there is a difference between the 63 and 64 since 
> Clarks has gasket kits for each year?? I would like to preorder parts but 
> I think thats' going to be impossible if I can't figure out before hand 
> what I actually have. It seems there are also differences in the 
> clutch/pressure plate/flywheel and throwout bearing between the normally 
> aspirated engine and turbo??
>
> It would be nice to have the necessary parts on hand but that may not be 
> possible?
>
> Next, is there a good book/manual  regarding engine removal, leaving 
> transaxel in the car? Clarks has one that says it's for power train 
> removal. Is that a good one or is there a better one? Maybe something that 
> has step by step instructions?
>
> Kerry B.
>
> 63/64 Spyder Turbo convertible
>
>
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