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• Re: Auto Trans: Upshifting later, per GTA?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 10 May 2011 15:09:37 -0700
  almost need a hand control for the gas pedal. I know the stiff ankle feeling .. from trying to drive with something like a downhill...
• Clutch - - -
  Historical mailing list - Budding Rose
  Mon, 18 Sep 2000 09:54:38 -0400
  ...It was a real PITA but the pedal had to be removed and replaced. This would have been easier, had there been a pedal...
• Re: broken gas pedal
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Tue, 12 May 2009 08:00:59 -0230
  Thanks, everyone! I don't have any holes at the bottom of the floppy pedal, so it appears that the pedal has broken at...
• Re: clutch linkage wear -photos
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 5 Mar 2009 13:49:36 -0800
  ...Then you can unbolt the booster and pedal assembly as a unit...........pull it up toward you.......... then remove the booster from the pedal...
• Re: Clutch Pedal Clevis Hole: Help Determine Vanagon Mileage?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 27 Mar 2014 08:39:47 -0700
  ...Clutch Pedal Clevis Hole: Help Determine Vanagon Mileage? Hi all. Would the amount of wear at the clutch pedal clevis pin hole help one...
• Brake Problem maybe resolved?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Kasher
  Sun, 26 Feb 2006 09:14:44 -0500
  OK I posted just a bit ago about a brake issue (the main problem is that the pedal was going to the floor...even...
• Re: Brake pedal fades to floor at stops
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 13 May 2008 20:28:08 -0700
  ...But I noticed today when I am at a > stop and I have my foot resting on the brake pedal it slowly fades till...
• Clutch Rattle
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 23 Nov 2013 21:20:05 -0600
  ...There are many times when I don't have the pedal to the floor, so I get the rattle. Is having the pedal completely...
• Re: Clutch Pedal Funk - Worn Pedal/Clevis Linkage
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Fri, 27 Feb 2004 14:39:05 -0800
  On 2/27/04 4:15, "TJ Hannink" <tjhannink@yahoo.com> wrote: > I ended up enlarging the > hole on the pedal and fitting an...
• Re: Clutch Hydraulics Problem
  Historical mailing list - Barrett Willet
  Sun, 15 Oct 2006 17:21:10 -0700
  This could be a case of a worn clutch pedal and clevis. The clevis attaches to the clutch pedal with a pin without any...
• Re: Spring gremlin no 2: detached accelerator pedal.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Mon, 22 May 2023 14:53:27 -0500
  ...detached accelerator pedal. >>> >>> Not only could I not stop, I could not go. Accelerator pedal has detached itself. Assuming it rusted out over the...
• Re: Spring gremlin no 2: detached accelerator pedal.
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 22 May 2023 11:13:20 -0400
  ...detached accelerator pedal. >> >> Not only could I not stop, I could not go. Accelerator pedal has detached itself. Assuming it rusted out over the...
• Re: variable brake pedal travel / Internal Leak
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Tue, 2 Nov 2004 09:24:11 -0800
  ><< I have noted a variance In pedal movement that I have tracked to amount of >vacuum in the system. >> > >Better stay on the trail...
• wierd brake stuff :-(
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Thu, 29 Jan 2004 23:10:47 -0700
  ...When I > press the brake pedal in, it goes down quite far and the brakes do not grip=20 > as > they should. When I...
• Clutch pedal adjustment question
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Wed, 3 Feb 1999 16:08:31 -0600
  ...Does anyone know how to adjust the free play in the clutch pedal? Right now there is apx. 2 cm of play before there...
• How to remove clutch pedal ???
  Historical mailing list - David Hines
  Tue, 15 Jan 2008 12:09:38 -0700
  I am converting an auto vanagon to a syncro and am trying to get the clutch pedal out of my syncro donor but cant...
• Re: Clutch Pedal Repair
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sun, 27 Sep 2009 20:07:44 -0700
  ...I removed the clutch pedal and found > the > pin which holds the clevis to the clutch pedal was worn where it contacts > the > pedal...
• erratic cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 6 Apr 2020 10:15:58 -0700
  ...when it's working it's very sensitive to the brake pedal. I just touch the brake pedal, NOT pushing down the cruise control...
• Re: Clutch pedal pressure
  Historical mailing list - Neil
  Sun, 4 Jul 2021 10:28:28 -0700
  I'm not that familiar with the relevant details on a Syncro but while a helper depresses clutch pedal, watch slave and bracket to...
• Re: New brakes and pedal question
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 9 Sep 2014 22:03:57 +0000
  ...In theory, it would mean more pedal travel, but a little better modulation of the braking force. You could try upgrading to a larger...
• Mushy brake pedal question
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Mon, 13 Mar 2000 08:52:52 -0800
  Well, my battle against the mushy brake pedal continues... After completing a *complete* front brake job (new rotors, semi-metallic pads, caliper rebuild), I...
• Re: broken gas pedal
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 11 May 2009 22:14:59 -0400
  ...The "fix" for good would be to use the gas pedal off an automatic vanagon. It's different, reinforced with metal and i believe...
• Re: Passing another Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 25 Jul 2004 11:47:22 -0400
  ...Sequence of events as pedal is pushed to the floor is: throttle is wide open, you feel increased resistance on pedal pushing past this...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 29 May 2003 - Special issue (#2003-561)
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 29 May 2003 22:16:27 -0400
  On Thu, 29 May 2003 18:37:16 -0700, Art McGinn <amcginn@MICROWEB.COM> wrote: > subject: '82 westy brake pedal action > > just got a...
• Re: Spring gremlin no 2: detached accelerator pedal.
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 22 May 2023 11:11:01 -0400
  ...detached accelerator pedal. >>> >>> Not only could I not stop, I could not go. Accelerator pedal has detached itself. Assuming it rusted out over the...
• Re: Clutch pedal won't go to floor
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Sun, 27 Sep 2009 04:46:19 -0400
  ...Sat, Sep 26, 2009 3:23 pm Subject: [VANAGON] Clutch pedal won't go to floor Hi to all, As you see on the...
• broken gas pedal
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Mon, 11 May 2009 23:31:00 -0230
  So the latest in my never-ending saga of van problems - I got in to go somewhere today, and my gas pedal is broken...
• Re: Clutch pedal won't go to floor
  Historical mailing list - John Morris
  Sun, 27 Sep 2009 10:14:45 -0400
  ...Clutch pedal won't go to floor Hi to all, As you see on the headline, the pedal won't go to the floor...
• Brakes went out
  Historical mailing list - William Greenamyer
  Thu, 6 Aug 2009 08:24:01 -0400
  ...When start engine, pressure on pedal drops to almost zero (meaning that vacuum is getting to brake system). There is a feel in pedal...
• Re: where is the gas?
  Historical mailing list - Lisa Bliss
  Tue, 7 Jun 2005 18:22:30 -0400
  To answer Dave's question - there is a massive hesitation between pressing the gas pedal and any revs. So, I am not engaging the...
• brake booster diagnostics
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Fri, 19 Jul 1996 13:22:11 CST6CDT
  ...A steady hissing sound with the pedal depressed > that goes away with the pedal released indicates a diaphragm or > poppet valve (a thingy inside...
• Re: Master cylinder question
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Mon, 26 May 2008 23:54:37 -0700
  ...My pedal often passes 1/2 point to kick in. But if I pump the pedal once then it will kick in at the...
• (Fwd) brake booster diagnostics
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Wed, 19 Jul 1995 16:00:15 CST6CDT
  ...A steady hissing sound with the pedal depressed > that goes away with the pedal released indicates a diaphragm or > poppet valve (a thingy inside...
• Re: creak clutch pedal - fixed?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 27 Jul 2008 11:02:13 -0700
  ...I rebuilt my pedal assembly with the dash off, but FWIW, I *think* one can remove the pedal cluster/booster as a unit w...
• Re: Redding?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 7 Dec 2011 15:52:27 -0600
  So far as the accelerator pedal detaching from the floor, that is (or was when it happened on mine) simply a matter of the...
• Re: No fly-by-wire in MY vanagon.
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sun, 14 Mar 2010 10:41:15 -0400
  Sorry ben but it as Vanagon content, and a lot in my case. http://www.benplace.com/vanaru_pedal/vanaru_pedal8.jpg Ben
• Re: Pedal action migrating towards the floor (clutch)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 19 Nov 2011 07:42:58 -0800
  ...If so, > and then the pedal action again migrates down the pedal stroke....another > clutch slave will be installed... > > Sound like I am on...
• Mystery Switch
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 18:29:00 -0500
  On my 91 Carat (auto tranny) there is mounted below the dash, that is actuated by the brake pedal arm. It is not one...
• Re: broken accelerator pedal
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 31 Jul 2015 12:54:46 -0400
  ...so my gas pedal just detached from the floor of my 82 westy. it originally was a diesel, I'm not sure if the...
• Re: Low Brake Pedal, Caliper Piston Movement.
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Thu, 25 Jun 2015 22:15:13 -0700
  My 'pump up" brake pedal ended up being a failing seal within the master cylinder. One day there was a puddle on the floor...
• Re: Help Please, Lost Brakes :-(
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 6 Jun 2012 19:01:46 -0400
  ...I pumped the brake pedal and got pressure back when attempting to depress the pedal but then eventually it the pedal went back down...
• Re: I learned alot about my brakes today....
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:00:48 -0700
  ...Well yesterday i bled the > brakes and it seemed to give the pedal a bit more of a consistent feel, but > the pedal is...
• Re: Clutch pedal change
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 28 Mar 2003 10:49:40 -0700
  This rookie says it's because your fluid level was low or air in the system before, so your pedal dropped further into its...
• Soft brake pedal, booster?
  Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
  Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:29:26 -0400
  ...The pedal on this van has NEVER felt as firm as any of my others. This spring I replaced the MC, front calipers, pads...
• Clutch pedal won't go to floor
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Sat, 26 Sep 2009 12:23:18 -0700
  Hi to all, As you see on the headline, the pedal won't go to the floor. This is not my van. I't...
• Re: Low Brake Pedal
  Historical mailing list - Baird Charles
  Fri, 12 Nov 2004 19:33:42 -0500
  ...The pedal comes all the way up, it takes a good amount of travel before the brakes engage.
• Re: Brakes... That's odd
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 24 Aug 2003 05:40:42 +1200
  >Essentially after that abrupt stop, the brake pedal went to the floor >and I had to pump the brake pedal to get brakes (I...
• Re: Accelerater pedal
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Fri, 10 May 2002 08:10:08 -0600
  ...Accelerater pedal > > Sorry to tell you but the rather stiff pedal is normal. You can lubricate all > the linkage points, I do this and...
• Re: Help! Brake trouble - 83.5 liquid-cooled Westy
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 8 Nov 1999 17:18:01 -0800
  try applying the brakes with the handbrake on (not full on), if this firms up the pedal and reduces the pedal travel then it...
• Brake booster troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Mon, 27 Feb 1995 22:31:45 CST6CDT
  ...The brake pedal is then held down and the engine is started. This should cause the pedal to 'give' and move down slightly. If...
• Re: Pedal action migrating towards the floor (clutch)
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 19 Nov 2011 07:51:17 -0800
  ...If so, > and then the pedal action again migrates down the pedal stroke....another > clutch slave will be installed... > > Sound like I am on...
• HELP!!! 86 Westy with a dead clutch pedal! PART 2
  Historical mailing list - Barry Rokusek
  Tue, 18 Sep 2001 15:05:26 EDT
  ...I've still got no pedal! Again, the lever on the transmission DOES move when the pedal is depressed. I also noticed only this...
• Re: Proper Brake Pedal Feel/Travel?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 23 Mar 2010 22:50:07 -0800
  ...I hear a "whoosh" (possibly same sound?) when I push pedal down. I assume (ed) this was a normal noise of booster. Regardless, he...
• Re: Vanagon Front Brakes
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 26 Mar 2010 21:36:13 -0700
  ...I installed a new FTE master cylinder. (same as previous one) Pedal + brakes feel exactly the same! But, it's put my mind at...
• Re: Proper Brake Pedal Feel/Travel?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:15:59 -0800
  On 3/25/10, Don Hanson <dhanson928@gmail.com> wrote: >> Mechanic said he felt no air in system, but pedal feels a little >> spongy...
• Brake question
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Robinson
  Wed, 21 Oct 1998 20:19:32 -0700
  I have a spngy brake pedal and was wondering if bleeding was the key. If so, I've never done it and would love...
• Squeeky Clutch Pedal
  Historical mailing list - Thompson, Michael
  Fri, 14 Nov 2003 11:30:09 -0700
  ...My clutch pedal squeaks very annoyingly every time I change gear. I have tried squirting all sorts of lubricants from the footwell, but it...
• gass pedal
  Historical mailing list - William Lindberg
  Mon, 10 Apr 2006 12:23:14 -0700
  ...I tapped the accelerator and the gass pedal dropped to the floor. I though it was broken and I would not be able to...
• Re: Gas Pedal
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 5 Feb 2007 03:33:01 -0500
  ...Mike John Rodgers wrote: > I got a question. > > How does the gas Pedal fasten to the floor on the "heel" end. Mine came > loose...
• Re: Passing another Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Sam Williams
  Sun, 25 Jul 2004 12:26:20 -0400
  ...It was working off the front of the accelerator pedal and was used to drive on the autobahn while relaxing one's feet! In...