Multi disk clutch still stuck

[Gene F]

Originally Posted by Bob Johnson

Well, I tried several things. I put jack stands under the rear to get the rear tire off the ground. I started the engine with the transmission in neutral. Then I warmed up the engine. Once the engine was warmed up I shut off the engine, put the transmission in 3rd gear and started the engine. With the clutch pedal depressed I tried pressing the accelerator on and off quickly. This was done with the clutch pedal depressed at several positions including all the way in. Next I tried pressing the brake pedal with the engine running a fairly high speed. Again with various positions of the clutch pedal. I tried this with a slow push of the brake pedal and also slamming the brake pedal. The only thing that happened was a smell of brake linings. Looks like the clutch has to be removed. Anyone have additional suggestions.


If I remove the clutch I thing it would be best to replace the multi-disk clutch with the later single disk clutch. The owner does not care if it is not the correct one for the car. To do that I will need a RHD clutch housing for a single disk clutch. I will have a multi disk to trade. Any help would be appreciated.


Bob

I changed to the single. You need new pedals too. That shaft they ride on is a different diamater. I would not do it again...

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My RHD Phaeton has a single disk clutch that I'm changing back to the multi-disk clutch. Unfortunately, my transmission is still in the car, so those parts aren't readily available.

That said, there's a RHD single disk bellhousing on eBay right now, item 226744306687. That's probably ideal for what you need.

If you're interested in selling the multi-disk bell housing, I'm a buyer.