Matthew is correct: basically, the pressure plate only moves a tiny amount,
and typically the driven disk can still touch both it and the flywheel due
to clearances on the splines and small [and normal!] amount of out-of-plane
warping. That slight contact is sufficient to move wheels when they're in
the air, but causes the clutch assembly to slip when they're down.
However, neutral should allow the engine to run with brakes on & clutch
engaged; selecting any OTHER gear, and with clutch pedal pushed in, will
allow you to perform the test. I'd suggest a high-numbered gear, 4th or
5th: engine has least mechanical advantage, so if clutch doesn't disengage,
applying brakes ensures engine stall. HTH.
Ron
----- Original Message -----
From: "Matthew Yip" <[email protected]>
To: "a2-16v-list" <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 2004 10:23 PM
Subject: Re: [a2-16v-list] Transaxle/clutch question
> With the car in the air, the wheels will continue to turn regardless
> of the clutch engagement - can't remember exactly why but it has
> something to do with the parasitic power. The only real test of
> whether the clutch is disengaging is to put the car in neutral and
> step on the brakes - if the engine stalls, the the clutch isn't
> disengaging.
>
> --- MICHAEL INGRAM <[email protected]> wrote:
> > Im in the process of connecting my axles (I recently replaced
> > clutch)...I have a question?
> > With the engine running the axles are turning regardless of the
> > position of the release lever. When the lever(which the clutch
> > cable connects to) is raised up shouldnt the axles stop?.just as
> > they would when I depress the clutch. Mine seem to turn at all
> > times?? Is this a problem with the clutch installation? Figured
> > i'd better ask now.
>
>
>
>
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