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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Chris-White on 18 August 2007, 19:00

Title: Centreing friction disc on a 020, help!
Post by: Chris-White on 18 August 2007, 19:00
okay, so i bunged the friction plate off my old engine into the flywheel of my new one, went to tighten the flywheel up, only to see the loose friction disc way out of centre.

Mr Haynes says to use VW tool 547 to centre it, however, i dont have this tool and the local vw stealer seems adamant they dont sell tools. So is there a simpler trick to get the friction disc lined up in the centre of the flywheel? Anyone know the gap that should be around the lip of the flywheell to lip on the friction disc?

Cheers.
Title: Re: Centreing friction disc on a 020, help!
Post by: DarnPB on 18 August 2007, 19:47
I have never used a centreing tool, always done it by eye with no problems. But take your time if you do it like this. But it is best to use the right equipment. Someone on here must have the tool you need. Maybe they are willing to lend it to you! :huh:
Title: Re: Centreing friction disc on a 020, help!
Post by: c8dhc on 18 August 2007, 20:01
What i do is use a socket set extension and some electrical tape.

Simply wrap some tape to the desired diameter around the extension to fit the holes!

Simple, easy + all for the cost of a bit of electrical tape!

Dan
Title: Re: Centreing friction disc on a 020, help!
Post by: Chris-White on 19 August 2007, 17:22
Sorted by eye, managed it on the 2nd attempt!  :smiley:
Title: Re: Centreing friction disc on a 020, help!
Post by: DarnPB on 19 August 2007, 17:30
Nice one!! :smiley:
Title: Re: Centreing friction disc on a 020, help!
Post by: jammac on 19 August 2007, 18:25
i used 4 3/8" drive extensions. they fit perfectly!
Title: Re: Centreing friction disc on a 020, help!
Post by: monzablue16v on 19 August 2007, 20:37
I used a clutch alignment tool twice nowhere near threw it over the wall and did it by eye and it went straight on first time :D
Title: Re: Centreing friction disc on a 020, help!
Post by: richard s on 19 August 2007, 21:12
i used a drill bit round the edge 3or4 mm that was on a 8v gti if its the same