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• question about bad sound when releasing clutch pedal
  Historical mailing list - David Most
  Mon, 6 Jan 2003 16:13:38 -0600
  ...Meanwhile, however, I've noticed a grinding/gurgling sound (coming from the rear somewhere) when releasing the clutch pedal. The sound is not audible...
• Re: Brake Bleeding, here I go again
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 Jan 1997 09:56:21 -0500
  ...In your bleeding procedure, I don't remember you saying that you had someone press down on the pedal with the bleeder closed, then...
• Re: Linkage broke to the accelerator pedal
  Historical mailing list - Stu Schwartz
  Sat, 30 Jan 1999 18:46:22 -0500
  ...Linkage broke to the accelerator pedal > > >>Well I believe some linkage broke between the accelerator pedal and the >engine...it races at >>top speed...
• Help: Stuck accelerator pedal
  Historical mailing list - Dick Taylor
  Sun, 30 Jan 2000 09:18:06 -0800
  ...My accelerator pedal is stuck in the full-on position. I can pull (hard) on the cable in the engine compartment and get it...
• Re: braided SST brake lines
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Wed, 21 Apr 1999 10:41:01 -0600
  EMZ wrote: > > WHen you stand on the brakes you can push the pedal to the floor, > maxing out the pressure on every part in...
• clutch pedal buzzing with vibration
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Sun, 26 Jan 2003 22:23:05 EST
  ...The clutch pedal bushings are a bit worn so a slight side to side bit of play can be felt in the clutch pedal...
• Re: Brake system overview
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 29 May 2006 21:30:22 -0400
  ...See if there is any pedal firmness. If not, open left front, >depress pedal, close bleeder, release pedal. You should see the fluid >level...
• Re: transmission
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 14 Dec 2007 14:13:22 -0800
  There's a very common misconception, that any noise associated with the clutch pedal is 'throw out bearing.' Yes, if pushing the pedal done...
• Re: How do you adjust clutch pedal free play?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 1 Jan 2003 08:26:33 -0500
  ...How do you adjust clutch pedal free play? Hi all, 87 Syncro with about an inch of freeplay before the shaft makes contact with...
• Re: variable brake pedal travel / Internal Leak
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 2 Nov 2004 08:28:49 -0700
  On 11/2/04 6:55 AM, "George Goff" <THX0001@AOL.COM> wrote: > << I have noted a variance In pedal movement that I have...
• Re: clutch pedal
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 12 Apr 2005 16:41:38 -0500
  ...clutch pedal > While installing new clutch cylinder I noticed lots of free play in > clevis pin pushrod.Closer look revealed worn out hole for...
• Re: dash removal, heater core flush, pedal assembly work
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Tue, 1 Feb 2011 18:13:20 -0800
  ...I did my clutch pedal using off the shelf bronze bushing and stock clevis pin. I need to get mine started and done in...
• Re: Brakes oddness
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 29 Jul 2006 18:16:18 -0700
  > > While trundling around the lake, exploring the area, I was surprised a > couple times by the brake pedal going to the floor. I could...
• Brake problem
  Historical mailing list - Pam Browning
  Fri, 20 Apr 2001 19:23:47 -0400
  ...When stopped in traffic with the car in gear, the brake pedal sometimes slowly creeps to the floor. It comes back up to the...
• new goodies
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Tue, 21 Feb 1995 13:47:44 -0800 (PST)
  ...I _ordered_ 2 engine lid hinge seals and 2 pedal seals, and _got_ 1 engine lid hinge seals and 3 pedal selas. AArrrgh! I...
• Re: Sticky Accelerator Cable
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Guy Savoie
  Wed, 4 Jul 2001 23:43:29 -0300
  ...The "stickiness" is at the very start of the pedal travel and is generaly gone after a press or two of the pedal. I...
• Re: No Clutch
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 2 Feb 2014 19:16:59 -0500
  ...When gravity does its job then it is just push pedal down, close bleeder, raise pedal, wait 10-15 seconds and repeat. You still...
• Re: cruise control problems
  Historical mailing list - brady horrace
  Mon, 5 Feb 2007 20:03:49 -0800
  If your cruise control shuts off from just hitting bumps in the road...My first thought is that the break pedal or clutch pedal...
• Re: Brake light switch replacement
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:48:16 -0800
  ...you know........the ole ..........pump up some pressure on the pedal, crack open a line, and air and fluid comes out while the pedal...
• Re: Lower bleeder screw question (searched archives)
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Sun, 15 Apr 2007 17:25:09 -0700
  ...Although I was slowly pushing pedal and holding it to floor with piece of 2x4 between it and seat, I see your point. Open...
• Re: here's a stumper...(question)
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Czerniak
  Wed, 17 May 2000 16:14:17 -0500
  Chris, I once had the same problem with the clutch on an 1980 westy I had.My clutch pedal was stuck in the up...
• Re: Clutch Throw-out bearing
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Thu, 8 Mar 2007 11:13:30 -0800
  ...Could a return spring be mounted on slave bracket and attached to clutch operating arm? Pedal down, slave piston pushes arm down, pedal up...
• Re: variable brake pedal travel / Internal Leak
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 2 Nov 2004 08:55:09 EST
  In a message dated 11/1/04 1:34:41 PM, wetwesty@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO writes: << I have noted a variance In pedal movement...
• Re: Rear Brake Adjustments (Tighten then become loose)
  Historical mailing list - Juha Koivisto
  Tue, 25 Apr 2000 13:37:41 +0300
  ...When you push pedal few times shoes are self-centerized and you might have to adjust them more tighter. This is the case if...
• Re: VW USA and Warranty Claims
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Oct 1995 13:02:50 -0300
  ...I cycled the gas pedal up and down for a few times, kept this up for 10 minutes and the problem went away. Previously...
• Re: Brake Warning Light Behavior
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 25 Nov 2014 17:43:16 -0500
  ...When I step on the brake pedal, the warning light goes dark. The brake pedal feels normal, so I don't think one of...
• Re: Clutch Pedal Clevis Hole: Help Determine Vanagon Mileage?
  Historical mailing list - Joe Novak
  Thu, 27 Mar 2014 11:08:27 -0700
  ...Clutch Pedal Clevis Hole: Help Determine Vanagon Mileage? > > yes. Of course. And as was pointed out via p-mail, a lack of lube could...
• Re: Clutch Pedal Funk - Worn Pedal/Clevis Linkage
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Sun, 29 Feb 2004 01:05:25 -0800
  ...But now there's the brake m/c and booster that have to come out to get to the pedal assembly. What's the...
• Re: 15" wheels & brake fluid leak
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 23 Feb 1995 09:46:42 -0500 (EST)
  > [brake fluid leak question] > > engineering! So, yes, the fluid was low, but there was also a leak near > the brake pedal from what I...
• Re: brake pedal to the floor
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 16 Oct 2005 21:20:11 -0500
  ...there is also good pedal with it not running also. i >do have a 2nd master cylinder from a 85 vanagon. is it the...
• Re: noise from master cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 23 Apr 2007 23:02:03 -0700
  ...The manifold vacuum on one side of the diaphragm allows the 14.7psi on the other side to help push on the pedal. Kind...
• NEW mystery - Subaru Conversion
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 27 Aug 2022 21:57:46 -0500
  ...Foot held on the gas pedal and vehicle slows on down as if to stop. Let up on the gas pedal for a few...
• "Click" when I depress clutch pedal
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Tue, 5 Sep 2006 01:27:32 -0400
  ...I hear a "click" when I depress the clutch pedal. With bro listening, click seems to be coming from the rear. Is this the...
• Re: 87 westy clutch pedal squeak
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Mon, 28 Oct 1996 09:22:49 -0800
  ...if anyone out there had >successfully delt with ther squeaky clutch pedal? any thoughts? > I had this problem and it was driving me crazy...
• Re: brake pedal low--questions
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
  Wed, 25 Oct 2000 06:35:19 +1000
  ...Ray Hunnam PS Can a leaking booster hose effect pedal pressure.
• Re: air in the brakes?
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Sun, 13 Oct 1996 23:20:13 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Does anyone have any ideas? The > pedal just doesn't get firm. I replaced the brake master cylinder and the > clutch master and slave...
• Re: broken gas pedal
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Tue, 12 May 2009 11:10:38 -0400
  ...any holes at the bottom of the floppy pedal, so it appears that > the pedal has broken at the hinge and the part with...
• Re: Kelly Park VW show, valuable documents and sheetmetal
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Apr 1995 11:29:29 +0600
  ...whereas the splits had a pan that bolted underneath >the front pedals etc. to keep the cables free of road grime. do others know...
• Re: Vanagon's Weakest Link
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Mon, 27 Aug 2001 10:52:24 -0400
  ...I'm talking about the gas pedal here >folks. Mine feels as though it is about to fall right off. Any DIY >ideas for...
• Re: How do you adjust clutch pedal free play?
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Tue, 31 Dec 2002 21:03:01 -0800
  ...How do you adjust clutch pedal free play? Just replaced my master clutch cylinder.PITA! Had the same problem(free play). The easiest way...
• Re: Brake bleeding problems
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Mon, 26 Mar 2012 20:05:40 -0400
  ...Set the handbrake and hit the brake pedal once. Let go, wait a bit and hit the pedal again. If it stays firm with...
• RE: '71 Clutch Cable
  Historical mailing list - Scott Allred
  Thu, 21 Mar 96 16:27:56 UT
  ...It seems that the chatter clip on the pedal end is more >important than you might think. I theorize that when you are clutching...
• Re: Clutch Pedal Click
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 1 Jul 2010 20:28:17 -0700
  ...Clutch Pedal Click > Hi all. > > Pedal cluster rebuilt, clevis hole repaired http://tinyurl.com/2uw8qax > and new clutch MC installed ~ 4 years ago. Low...
• Re: creak clutch pedal - fixed?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 27 Jul 2008 13:57:34 -0700
  ...creak clutch pedal - fixed? > for the past couple of years i have had an intermittent (less > intermittent recently!) creaky clutch pedal. I immediately jumped...
• Re: What's wrong with my brakes?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sun, 7 Mar 2010 17:56:19 -0500
  ...So, I got a known to work master cylinder and > installed it and still no matter how much I pump, the pedal has no...
• Re: anyone ever convert a manual to auto tranny 86-91?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Thu, 20 Jun 2002 09:11:32 -0400
  ...You need the pedal cluster from an automatic to get rid of the clutch pedal. The entire dash needs to be removed so you...
• Clutch Diagnosis Help Needed
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mugge
  Tue, 15 Jul 2003 17:29:56 -0500
  ...at first I had no clutch pedal pressure. then I bled the clutch slave cylinder, and now I have so much pressure that the...
• Re: brake pedal going to floor
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Wed, 17 Nov 2004 13:09:17 -0500
  ...Just put a pan under the dash near the pedals and some rags. empty the reserve bottle, unscrew all connections and remove.. Don't...
• Brake Servo Install question.
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Wed, 4 Apr 2007 15:18:18 -0700
  ...New pedal bushings, pins and..... A new brake servo. It shipped with a plastic "cover" on end that connects to clevis/pedal. Am I...
• Spongy Brakes (Help!)
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Tue, 17 Jun 2003 11:56:04 -0400
  ...Open bleed valve and close before letting off the pedal. Repeat 20 times per wheel. The brakes are still spongy. As I depress the...
• Re: Lack of brakes long version saga actually
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 6 Mar 2009 07:49:41 -0500
  ...First pump > to the floor them pedal build but not a full hard pedal. No air in the lines > and clean and clear fluid...
• Re: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Wed, 18 Dec 2002 08:14:30 -0500
  I had the vacuum line from the pedals to the cruise control pump or the vacuum valves themselves in the clutch/brake switch develop...
• transmission? - whiring sound w/clutch pedal
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Brideau
  Mon, 1 Sep 2003 22:43:37 -0400
  Hi! My camper has developed a "whir" when the clutch pedal is depressed. The noise is most pronounced when the gear selector is in...
• Re: Soft Brake Pedal Pressure after driving with Emergency brake on.
  Historical mailing list - pat
  Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:06:24 -0400
  ...Soft Brake Pedal Pressure after driving with Emergency brake on. Hello Everyone, I replaced my front brake pads several months ago and the pressure...
• Re: broken gas pedal
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 11 May 2009 22:24:53 -0400
  Joy Hecht wrote: > The bottom end of the pedal, which apparently should be attached to something in the floor, is not > attached to anything...
• Re: Brake pedal/high idle issue
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Tue, 25 Sep 2007 11:24:19 -0700
  ...Brake pedal/high idle issue > Hello Troops: While sitting at a stoplight the other day, I was > repeatedly pumping the brake pedal(for lack...
• Re: here's a trick you seldom get to use ......bleeding clutch slave
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 8 Jul 2009 18:02:29 -0700
  ...you know..........the ole ............. 'valve open, push pedal down, close valve.' let pedal back up, ( pause with pedal up so fluid from the res...
• Re: Help! Brake trouble - 83.5 liquid-cooled Westy
  Historical mailing list - Chris Paquette
  Mon, 8 Nov 1999 17:06:44 -0800
  ...Scary feeling when the brake pedal goes all the way down to metal and I'm bearing down on that Rolls Royce up ahead...
• Re: Troubleshooting cruise control
  Historical mailing list - boroko
  Sun, 8 Jun 2003 16:36:12 -0500
  Hi Z, The most common trouble that I have had with the cruise is the vacuum switches that contact the pedals not being held...
• Metallic "click" when depressing clutch pedal (Searched archives)
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Tue, 5 Sep 2006 15:50:06 -0400
  ...1/2 way through clutch pedal travel, there's a metalic "click". When pedal depressed to floor, then allowed all the way up, then...