Re: clutch rattle?

[Khan Klatt <khan@mediaaccess.com>]

>Andy:
>
>Oh boy that sounds real bad.  Probably the flywheel weights from your
>governor are hitting their perihelical frequency on the housing.  This is
>problematic with the VR6 engines when you constantly floor the pedal to feel
>that torque surge.  You know what happens if the wieghts touch the housing?
>When they do let go they could possibly penetrate the housing and wreak
>havoc in your engine compartment.  Don't worry they usually don't have
>enough velocity to get into the passenger compartment because VW builds an
>extra strong firewall to absorb things like that from happening.  Thank god
>we have VW's robust engineering to protect us.  I do know someone who can
>fix it but not sure he's online right now.  Hey Wally are you out there
>maybe you could help this poor fella out with how you fixed your governor
>flywheel weights?
>
>If Wally's not out there perhaps Khan can help you out?

Sorry, I'm of no use there...

-Khan
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Khan Klatt                                         khan@mediaaccess.com

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