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obnoxiousblue Tue Nov 26, 2024 3:27 pm

My throw out bearing failed the other day and I figure it’s probably worth while to replace the clutch/pressure plate, bearing, clips, and some other things for good measure while I have the car apart.

Last time I did this job was on a Super and I didn’t care much in my youth, so I just bolted shit down and ‘sent it’ as the kids say.

I care a bit more about my 64 and am curious if there should be any thread lock (or anti seize) on the bolts for the plate and if there is a torque spec I should adhere to.

Thanks!

Glenn Tue Nov 26, 2024 3:38 pm

18 ft-lbs


Cusser Tue Nov 26, 2024 4:50 pm

Glenn wrote: 18 ft-lbs
18 because the 8.0mm x 1.25mm bolts go into steel flywheel.

Most 8.0mm x 1.25mm on the VW engine are 14 ft lbs as the case is softer metal.

Yes, I use a little blue Loctite threadlocker on the pressure plate bolts.

Rome Tue Nov 26, 2024 11:10 pm

If not using threadlocker liquid, use the factory-style "wavy" lockwashers under the bolt heads.

Cusser Wed Nov 27, 2024 8:29 am

I think I used both threadlocker liquid and the factory-style "wavy" lockwashers under the bolt heads.

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