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• Re: Manual tranny clutch adjustment,
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 17 Apr 2016 12:29:06 -0700
  Not to take this further 'all over the place' but given the corrosion wear I'm seeing on my transmission case and clutch housing...
• Re: Proper Clutch use
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Tue, 29 Jun 1999 08:21:14 -0500
  ...While the clutch is disengaged the throwout bearing and the crank shaft / #1 main bearing must withstand the pressure of the clutch spring. The...
• Re: Clutch Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Sibley
  Sat, 4 May 2002 12:01:28 EDT
  ...There is a grab, slip, then grab > sensation I've experienced when letting out the clutch. > > Just asking for recomendations on types of clutches...
• '81 Westy excessive clutch pedal play
  Historical mailing list - Michael D. Landis
  Fri, 3 Oct 1997 10:58:50 -0500
  Over two days my clutch pedal has gotten very loose, to the point where it's almost all "play". The clutch still engages fully...
• Re: clutch adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Mon, 5 Jul 1999 23:35:01 +0200
  Woody Halsey wrote: > Also, where is the clutch's hydraulic fluid reservoir located? The Clutch takes its fluid from the brake fluid reservoir, if...
• clutch quality question
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Tue, 11 Feb 2003 14:02:24 -0800
  What makes one clutch better than another? For example, bus depot sells a "Premium LUK Clutch Kit, 228MM, 80-91 Vanagon, the best available...
• Re: Vanagon clutch chatter
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 23 Mar 1998 14:30:39 -0800
  My clutch used to chatter before I replace the transmission (the fourth gear went out) and clutch. I used all Sachs parts and am...
• Re: 90 Syncro weak clutch spring?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 1 Apr 2011 06:10:14 -0400
  ...If the slightest push on the pedal disengages the clutch it is a sign clutch replacement is near. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
• Bleeding Brakes & Clutch?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Vogelin
  Mon, 8 Nov 1999 17:56:53 -0600
  ...Am I correct that the brakes and the clutch share the same fluid and I should have to drain some from the clutch cylinder...
• Hanging Clutch Disc
  Historical mailing list - Ian Allan
  Sat, 27 Dec 2008 16:15:59 -0500
  Season's Best to Y'all, I need advice before I pull apart my engine/transmission to attempt to solve a clutch/shift binding...
• Re: Chattering Clutch
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 23 Oct 2001 21:37:02 -0700
  ...My clutch has been doing this for over 2 years and thousands of miles. Can't say that it is good for the clutch...
• Re: Shuddering clutch
  Historical mailing list - John Hurley
  Thu, 9 Dec 1999 12:23:52 -0500
  ...Shuddering clutch after replacing every mount, clutch component, the thing that fixed me up was the cross-shaft. The place that did the work...
• Re: rebuild tranny when changing clutch?
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Mon, 22 Jan 2007 20:27:50 -0500
  If the hydraulics are OK you may have had a failure of the clutch plate. I had a similar sounding failure on the same...
• Clutch problem - input needed
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Sat, 9 Jun 2007 19:00:40 +0200
  Hi, I have a clutch problem. For a while I have had a clutch that coudnt disengage fully. I suspected worn pilotbearing. Today I...
• Re: Clutch
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sat, 10 Sep 2011 08:52:47 -0700
  You probably just need to bleed the clutch master/slave combo. It always works for me Sent from my iPhone On Sep 10, 2011...
• Clutch Noise NOT Depressed
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Sat, 4 Jul 2009 06:16:36 -0700
  I recently had some work done on my '89 Syncro, and the shop said the clutch slave cylinder was leaking so they replaced it...
• Re: Clutch hard to push in
  Historical mailing list - TBill
  Tue, 7 Oct 1997 23:56:24 -0700
  Todd Last wrote: > > I've noticed that for a hydraulic clutch, my Westy's clutch pedal is very > hard to push down. It is...
• Re: Cleavis pin fixed, but now....!!!!
  Historical mailing list - A Brandy Psmythe
  Tue, 11 Jun 1996 16:10:20 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Whith the motor running, you need to press the clutch pedal down to switch gears. So yeah, I am going to replace the clutch...
• Re: Clutch Peddle engagement point??
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Fri, 14 Apr 2006 18:16:05 -0700
  ...I did a quickie clutch bleed, and now it disengages at approximately the halfway point. On 4/14/06, Malcolm Stebbins <mwstebbins@yahoo.com...
• Re: Clutch problems
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 8 Nov 2004 06:25:32 -0600
  ...I just had the tranny dropped to > install a new clutch. After I put the tranny back in and tested the > clutch pedal, it...
• Re: Clutch replacement Hints
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:19:08 -0700
  ...When I rebuilt the clutch housing, and did clutch, I noticed one of mine was stripped. I tapped it. I used Locktite blue medium...
• Re: 88 GL - Clutch Rattle
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 15 Jan 2014 01:06:13 -0500
  ...88 GL - Clutch Rattle Volksiebus - my 88 GL has developed a clutch rattle/chatter when the clutch is depressed - Like sitting at a stop...
• Clutch quit
  Historical mailing list - Tim Wise
  Tue, 14 Mar 2000 21:37:28 -0600
  I went to drive my van today and the clutch doesn't work. I'm not too familiar with the hydraulic clutch and am...
• Re: Will the clutch survive the trip on 89 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Mon, 19 Apr 2004 11:34:11 -0700
  Yep, doing a clutch is one of the easiest things you can do in the way of major maintenance. Drop the engine, replace the...
• Re: Clutch problem - input needed
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Sat, 9 Jun 2007 21:27:39 +0200
  ...I can hear the clutch-springs moving. So the clutch is definately being activated (declutched). I can also hear a small metallic "klink" when...
• Re: Worn Clutch
  Historical mailing list - Jim Henry
  Sun, 17 Sep 2000 12:04:38 +0000
  Mark, I had a circumstance once where clutch was only lasting 10K miles (1 for me, 1 for p.o.) where the end result...
• clutch problems
  Historical mailing list - Dart 330
  Mon, 22 Sep 2003 17:48:42 -0500
  Last year I was having some problems with my clutch not disengaging and some chatter. My van was at 100k so I replaced the...
• Re: floppy clutch, unable to shift when the engine is on
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:40:20 -0800
  ...floppy clutch, unable to shift when the engine is on > Is a bad clutch plate not as bad a bad clutch? > I'm in...
• Bleeding the clutch.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 9 Mar 2003 09:03:51 -0600
  OK, guys, (and ladies) I have installed the new clutch master and I have filled the fluid tank. I have applied Stan Wilders idea...
• Re: Clutch job
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Fri, 26 Jan 2001 18:36:17 -0500
  ...wrote: (snip) > I'm preparing to replace the clutch on the '84. Karl: I'm sure the clutch went out because you drove the...
• Re: Longer Lasting Clutch?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 25 Apr 2011 20:13:16 -0700
  re Part of my curiosity was whether or not there was a "stock" clutch that had a thicker lining on the disc (is that...
• Re: Fwd: Yes!! finally!! an audi 5cyl into an automatic vanagon!! :<...
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 9 Nov 1998 14:25:48 -0800
  >Alistair, > >Automatics have internal clutches. I just assumed that was what he was >discussing, though normally they just play with valving controllers to alter...
• Re: no clutch pedal resistance & no clutch engaging
  Historical mailing list - David McClelland
  Tue, 26 Dec 2000 17:42:51 -0500
  ...no clutch pedal resistance & no clutch engaging >Hi, after a month of sitting idle in Juneau winter temps, the clutch has >suddenly ceased to...
• Re: Cleavis pin fixed, but now....!!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Jun 1996 16:09:18 -0500
  "A Brandy Psmythe" <brandys@ichips.intel.com> writes: > Ahhh!!! Now I can change gears without pressing the clutch >pedal, but only when the motor...
• Re: 90 Syncro weak clutch spring?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 1 Apr 2011 11:08:32 -0400
  ...Let us know if we can help you with a new clutch kit or other parts. -- Thanks, Ken Wilford John 3:16 www.vanagain...
• FW: Clutch Chatter.
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Tue, 6 Jun 2000 08:58:25 -0700
  ...I have had the clutch replaced twice. A new flywheel. New motor mounts. New throwout bearing. New clutch yoke. After doing this twice, the...
• Re: clutch chatter
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 27 Mar 2014 22:16:50 -0700
  Add to your list replacing or refurbishing the clutch yoke. The bearing contact area should be curved, not flat. Karl Wolz Sent from my...
• Clutch Pedal Repair
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Sun, 27 Sep 2009 19:54:06 EDT
  My clutch was not fully disengaging and I checked the adjustment of the mechanism under the dash. I was never able to get the...
• RE: Bleeding clutch??
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 Feb 95 07:28:00 MST
  "Anyone care to describe how "easy" it is to bleed the clutch lines in an '84 Vanagon?" The book said that the clutch system...
• Re: Clutch Noise NOT Depressed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 4 Jul 2009 18:39:49 -0700
  ...and there is a spot on the clutch pedal that wears badly ...........the pivot point for the clutch master cylinder clivis pin ....... up under...
• Re: Syncro Clutch? [Was: Vanagon plea from western Belize...]
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Dec 1996 11:18:07 -0500
  In a message dated 96-12-09 19:55:11 EST, I (SyncroHead@aol.com) wrote: >>Does the 86 Syncro have a different clutch...
• Re: Clutch Use/NEW THREAD??
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Tue, 29 Jun 1999 18:34:05 -0700
  At 12:40 PM 6/29/99 -0500, you wrote: >I've been reading the traffic regarding pressure on the clutch pedal while >in...
• Re: Chattering Clutch
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 23 Oct 2001 18:28:50 -0500
  ...Over time the heating cause by the slippage damages the springs in the clutch plate. In my case I opted for a complete new...
• Re: leaking clutch master cylinder?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Thu, 22 Jan 2004 14:49:17 -0800
  Art, Check the hose that runs from the side on the brake fluid reservoir to the clutch master cylinder. You may also want to...
• Re: Clutch Replacement
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 4 May 2002 09:20:38 -0500
  David Wilhite wrote: > Hi Volks > > Well, it looks like I may have to replace my clutch soon. > > Just asking for recomendations on types of...
• COST OF EV CLUTCH - SURPRISE!
  Historical mailing list - ROGunter
  Thu, 5 Mar 1998 06:30:21 EST
  Dear Vanagon friends, Would anyone like to know what I paid yesterday to have a clutch, pressure plate, and clutch release (throwout) bearing put...
• [Q]Syncro clutch
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 5 Jul 1995 11:41:35 -0300
  Hi folks, a question for those who have driven BOTH a Syncro and 'normal' vanagon. --> Is the clutch on the Syncro supposed to take...
• clutch housling rebuil
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 27 Jul 2006 14:23:28 -0700
  clutch housling rebuil Clutch housing bearing install II http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/rogersisler2000/album?.dir=/b388re2&.src=ph&.tok=phQX9PFBoZ3VYLVV
• Pedal action migrating towards the floor (clutch)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 19 Nov 2011 07:37:48 -0800
  ...Brake fluid is good, clutch is one year old. No slippage from the clutch. Slave is recent as is the MC... I am thinking...
• Re: syncro clutch
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 14 Jul 1999 11:06:28 -0400
  > I don't think there is anything as a syncro clutch but rather simply the > clutch for 89-1/2-up vanagons. This is...
• Re: Clutch Chatter Question
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Madsen
  Thu, 20 Dec 2001 13:36:39 -0500
  I had same problem until I rebuilt the gearbox and cleaned the clutch disc of oil from a leaky bearing. Ken Madsen Toronto, ON...
• Re: Sach's clutch's
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Fri, 29 Jan 1999 07:50:13 -0800
  The sachs clutches are defective, it seems. Lots of chattering. Lots of talk about recalls and defects. I have a syncro....VW specifies a...
• Re: clutch question
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:05:08 -0800
  Joel, Sounds like clutch hydraulics. Either a clutch master or slave cylinder is going bad. Not a bad idea to replace both if one...
• Clutch Throw-out bearing
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Thu, 8 Mar 2007 12:41:02 -0500
  ...http://www.benplace.com/clutch/clutch_release_bearing22.bjpg.jpg That said, the clutch is hydrolic, so when you press the pedal in front...
• Re: No Clutch....
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 1 Feb 2010 21:27:44 -0500
  There are a number of other pieces that can break including the operating shaft in the bell housing and the pin on the clutch...
• Re: Bucking Clutch
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 09 Jan 1997 14:42:37
  >Recently my '86 Westy has developed a problem with the clutch. After I >have been driving in stop-and-go traffic for awhile, the...
• Re: No Clutch-Thankks
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Thu, 25 Jan 2007 19:05:37 +0000
  Thanks for all the replies on the clutch suddenly going to the floor. The first thing I check was the brake fluid reservoir and...
• What makes a good clutch
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 11 Feb 2003 20:15:47 -0800
  ...clutch quality question What makes one clutch better than another? For example, bus depot sells a "Premium LUK Clutch Kit, 228MM, 80-91 Vanagon...
• Re: HELP CALL : clutch issue on the road?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 20 Mar 2007 19:22:06 -0400
  ...the clutch pedal and tries to start it, does the van try to move as though he didn't depress the clutch? If a...
• Re: No Clutch....
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 1 Feb 2010 20:09:50 -0800
  ...No Clutch.... > Vanagons have hydraulic clutch mechanisms all the way. No cables. It's > almost got to be a clutch master or clutch slave...