Speedy Jim wrote:

> 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.
>
Thanks Jim

I will have a read, and do some more searching now I know people DIY it !

You hear about racers changing the ratios till they get if right for
them, but all the books sugest gear work is either not possible or not
cost effective for the DIY'er

Rich