Tricky wrote:

> Hello all
>
> books and how-too's everywhere for stripping and building engines.
>
> Look for how-too's on gearboxes and all I get is 'dont bother, you need
> special tools'etc etc
>
> Is it reall a black art ? or just a case of getting the right tools ?
>
> Also (OT: now ) Auto boxes - We are all used to changing the clutch
> plate on manuals relativly regularly - do the plates in auto boxes 'last
> forever' so to speak ? or what ?
>
> I have been looking into how auto transmitions work since I bought the
> Firebird :-) They seem quite amazing !
>
> Rich

See:
http://www.ckoon.org/vw/tranny/tranny.html
http://www.longenterprises.com/

The VW autostick has a clutch disc just like the manual box.
And they do eventually wear out to the point where the
servo can't compensate for the wear. Replacement is *not*
fun.

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Speedy Jim
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