Re: VR6 Clutch

[Joe Mann <joem@pswtech.com>]

Don,

I have not made any mods to my car and I would consider myself to be an
aggressive driver.  I drive fast and accelerate hard.  But I might only
spin the tire once or maybe twice a week.  (just a little background)

I have noticed an occasional squeak/moan/chatter from the clutch when I
let it out from a stop and do not give it much gas (ie, keep the RPMs
<=1000).  If I happen to be going UP a slight incline the noise is more
likely to occur.  It's doesn't happen that often and it doesn't really
bother me. I'm was just curious if this might be from the release
bearing sleeve. Any thoughts?

You mention this bearing sleeve getting dry. I know that introducing
lubricant to the clutch mechanism is probably a very bad thing, but is
there a way to lubricate this sleeve??

Thanks,

Joe Jetta'Mann


deecee@exit109.com wrote:

> The VR6 engine uses a similar clutch setup as a Audi 80,90,100,Porsche
>
> 944,944 turbo,VW Type 1,Type 2,Dasher,Quantum.
> They use a conventional flywheel,diaphragm pressure plate,clutch disk,
> and
> a clutch release bearing. However in all cases the weakest link is the
>
> clutch release bearing sleeve.  The VR6 Jetta GLX is no different. We
> are
> starting to replace clutches at low miles. My boss is covering them
> under
> warranty even though close inspection reveals the damage has been done
> by
> customer abuse. "Hot Rodding."
>
> My Service Manager  wants to maintain a high CSI rating so therefore
> the
> technicians are paying due to cheap warranty reimbursement from VW.
>
> So to all the GLXers with clutch complaints it may be due to a release
>
> bearing sleeve that has gone dry. "I hope not from Hot Rodding"
>
> Don