In a message dated 8/10/01 2:28:26 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << I measured the old plates with a micrometer and they had LOTS of life left. It was clearly unnecessary. The plates were well within spec. >> Clutch plate thickness is only one reason the fiber plates could need replacement. Although they can wear to the point of being too thin and being rendered ineffective due to decreased stack height, they can also slip due to the coefficient of friction deminishing. My experience has been that that is more common than wearing thin. The fiber literally becomes hard and just doesn't grab. It is also always wise to replace the springs when replacing clutch plates too. They too have a spec to determine condition. Bear in mind that mileage is not the only contributing factor to spring fatigue. The length of time the springs have been installed/compressed will also become a consideration. Generally speaking, the expense of replacing the springs while replacing clutch plates makes it a no brainer. Do it all at once and know you will not have to be back into the clutch anytime soon or worry that old springs may wipe out new plates. RSRBOB
