I think you'll find rust will form very quickly on the surface of the
flywheel - much like the brake rotors do if the car sits for just a few
days - of course, the rust is removed as soon as the brakes are used a bit.
Personally I would prefer to have the cover in place over the clutch
components. Also, clutches have been known to become stuck to the flywheel
if moisture if high
Not sure how much cooling it really needs - the only time heat is generated
is when the clutch is slipped as you take off.
Good luck -
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo)
A Blood Test for your oil - www.youroil.net
For Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil
Weber Carb Stuff http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs
http://members.rennlist.com/my_911/Index.htm For my Paint Job Info
----- Original Message -----
From: "Zoltan Finks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sunday, April 30, 2006 12:02 AM
Subject: [MBZ] Clutch vibration
Quick question: Can moisture cause the clutch to vibrate, or jump a bit
when
taking off from a stop? This is the first time I've felt that in my 240,
and
I theorized that it is because it has been raining all day, and been moist
for longer than that. Note: there is no cover over the flywheel. It's
missing.
For that matter: Is it a problem not to have this cover on? I have heard
that it may actually extend the life of the clutch by means of improved
cooling. I recognize that in the winter (not that I drive it in the
winter),
snow, ice and salt/sand could get in there, and I imagine that could be
bad.
Brian
83 240D
_______________________________________
http://www.striplin.net
For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/
For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:
http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
