Re: VR6 Clutch

[ric_bergstrom@juno.com (Richard L. Bergstrom)]

Mine does the same thing.  But I think it is the brakes resonating as the
pads get pushed off the discs.  I noticed if I stop with out brakes (i.e.
roll the last 10 feet) it won't do it.

If it is the clutch I a going for a new one as my vr6 has been crap.

Ric Bergstrom

On Thu, 21 Aug 1997 23:02:22 -0500 Joe Mann <joem@pswtech.com> writes:
>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
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