Installing a clutch release bearing collar to pressure plate

VOLKSWAGNUT · Last edited by VOLKSWAGNUT on Thu May 03, 2012 7:20 pm; edited 2 times in total

Has anyone out here ever installed a clutch release bearing collar on to a pressure plate. You know from late style to early style. I purchased a Kennedy Stage 1 and specifically asked for an early style, but was sent the late style. I have all ready contacted the Ebay seller, but In case that doesnt work out, Id like advice how to install the retaining spring. I managed to removed one from a VW pressure plate, and it looks like it will be fine. I am guessing I'd probably have to use a press to install it to the point of snapping past the collar lip. I am on sort of deadline to meet, or I wouldnt even be asking.

I'm not changing to a late style throw out bearing at this time.

Surely someone has tried this.
Ive seen plenty of post of how to remove the collar, but not the other way around.
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Glenn · Posted: Thu May 03, 2012 7:14 pm Post subject:

3 finger or diaphragm style pressure plate?
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VOLKSWAGNUT · Posted: Thu May 03, 2012 7:15 pm Post subject:

Diaphragm...
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Glenn · Posted: Thu May 03, 2012 7:23 pm Post subject:

There's generally a spiral lock. Remove it, put the collar on and install the spiral lock from the inside.

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VOLKSWAGNUT · Posted: Thu May 03, 2012 7:26 pm Post subject:

I only received the late style pressure plate, I didnt receive the Kennedy Collar and spiral lock. All I have is the VW collar and the VW spring washer.
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VIN · Posted: Thu May 03, 2012 7:42 pm Post subject:

The oem ones don't have a spiral lock, since you have the ring, you probably. Need to acquire the snap ring.
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VOLKSWAGNUT · Posted: Thu May 03, 2012 8:02 pm Post subject:

I have the snap "spring disc" that locks the VW collar to a pressure plate. Frankly it was pain in the rump to get off without damaging or cutting it.
Now I just needed some insight on how to snap it back on so it holds tight.
It looks like it takes a press to gently and evenly bend it over the lip of the collar to hold.
Looks like Im the only idiot that goes backwards... Laughing

If I cant get anywhere with the seller, I may just order another and sell this one.
So far the seller is offering to send me a collar. Hopefully its one with a spiral lock.
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Search "VOLKSWAGNUT" on YouTube since you cant watch "IT" here.
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It's more about the going --- not the showing.
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wompninja · Posted: Thu May 03, 2012 8:32 pm Post subject:

You feed it in kind of like a key ring. It's a real pain but it can be done.
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Dale M. · Posted: Thu May 03, 2012 8:39 pm Post subject:

gprudenciop · Posted: Fri May 04, 2012 2:48 am Post subject:

I am installing my new trans and the collar on my stg1 is not needed! If you like pm me your address you can have it for free!!

VOLKSWAGNUT · Posted: Fri May 04, 2012 5:18 am Post subject:

VOLKSWAGNUT · Posted: Thu May 10, 2012 4:36 pm Post subject:

A special thanks to gprudenciop for sending me a Kennedy Clutch Collar. I know I can always count on Samba members. Its amazing how the VW crowd easily offers to help out a fellow enthusiast.
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Search "VOLKSWAGNUT" on YouTube since you cant watch "IT" here.
Better to roll em' how you want and wear em' out.... then let em' rot out.
It's more about the going --- not the showing.
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