Pressure Plate to flywheel

1999 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
180,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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OREO101
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Hi,

I am attempting to install new pressure Plate and friction plate.
I did not mark the old pressure plate to flywheel with sharpie.
My new flywheel has 3 pins like the old one.
I just line up holes where bolts go,
right?
I see 1 section of pressure plate that has
Hooks, see image 1 and 2. Do these go in a certain location?
I am using Blue Loctite on bolts and centering tool.
Sound good?

Thanks for all your help!
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Jul 8, 2022 at 6:05 PM
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STRAILER
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Yep, just align the dowels to the new flywheel and you should be all set. I would clean up the flywheel, so the clutch operates correctly. This guide should help walk you through the repair. please let us know if you need anything else to finish the repair.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-clutch

Please run down this guide and report back.

Jul 9, 2022 at 9:13 AM
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OREO101
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Okay. I noticed that when I put the pressure plate onto the flywheel, the 3 pins on the flywheel fit into the larger holes on plate but then the 6 holes on plate do not line up with the tapped holes on flywheel.
The 3 pins seem to go in recessed areas on plate. But not into round holes.
I will take some pictures of the back of the pressure plate to show you.
Thanks!
Jul 10, 2022 at 5:55 PM
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Okay, sounds good.
Jul 11, 2022 at 1:55 PM