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• Re: Transmission swap problems: 86 tranny onto 83 engine.
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Tue, 5 Jan 2016 11:37:03 -0800
  ...I think I'm far enough away that the input shaft has not even started into the clutch disc splines; the fresh grease I...
• [Fwd: Coffee / Beer chat]
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Fri, 16 Oct 1998 01:20:03 -0700
  ...R.Feuerriegel 88 syncro By the way, just discovered my master clutch cylinder is leaking. If its not one problem, its another. Must be...
• Re: Shuddering clutch engagement
  Historical mailing list - Michael S. Nichols
  Sun, 16 Apr 2000 23:11:45 -0400
  ...The flywheel is a bit >discolored toward the center area where the clutch contacts it but looks OK >on the outer area. The inner...
• Re: Hi list. 90 syncro bad leak stuck in parking lot
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 28 Jun 2014 13:58:01 -0700
  ...wrote: > > Hi just wanted to post an update. > > Mainshaft seal bad > Clutch disc had oil > Transmission bellhouse worn > > Stopped in at Utah Imports they...
• Re: Clutch chattering and bucking 84 on
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Wed, 8 Oct 1997 02:49:07 UT
  Same problem on the new clutch in my '91. Replaced it in July with Canadian Sachs. Originally great, now it has significant shudder. Perhaps...
• Re: Trans. Install: Input shaft & clutch splines
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 20 Mar 2010 12:11:47 -0700
  ...I have seen where after a lot of horsing around and not getting the splines to engage ....the splines of the clutch disc got...
• 78 Camper, 87 Weekender,84 Vanagon FS
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 12 Dec 1996 20:20:07 -0500 (EST)
  ...Usual disclaimers apply. FS - 78 - Poptop camper, auto, new canvas, fresh motor with new heads, 1 NH winter. $4500 1987 Vanagon GL syncro weekender...
• Re: Pending clutch replacement
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Wed, 11 May 2016 18:37:02 -0300
  ...I�m guessing the actual clutch replacement is similar to my �66 Westy, but the disconnecting and reconnecting of the engine�s �tethers� is...
• two for sale
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Thu, 10 May 2001 10:10:24 -0700
  * * * * VAN FANS 1987 VW Vanagon, full camper package, needs clutch work, $3500 or best offer. 970-278-8686 or 970-416-8359 after 7...
• Re: A/C oil leak
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 23 May 2004 10:04:01 -0500
  ...Is there a > seal behind the clutch and do I have to discharge the system to fix it? Is > it possible for me to...
• Re: Air 'Conditioning'
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 21 May 1997 21:23:02 -0400
  ...t think the vanagons do. >> >>Garrick Chang Disconnect the wires form the compressor, and the clutch won't engage. Actually, it shouldn't engage...
• Wanted 091 ZF limited slip
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Wed, 1 Mar 2000 16:12:22 -0500
  ...If anyone in Europe knows of any source for the clutch discs for these things, that would also be appreciated. John jander14@wvu.edu
• Re: Clutch diagnosis/opinions please!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 28 Jan 2000 13:58:55 -0500
  ...clutch pressure plate, disc, t/o > bearing and cross shaft (I have all the parts already since I have planned > on doing the clutch...
• Re: Transmission swap problems: 86 tranny onto 83 engine.
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 5 Jan 2016 12:21:04 -0700
  ...I think I'm far enough > away that the input shaft has not even started into the clutch disc > splines; the fresh grease I...
• Re: 1.9l Turbo Diesel, the swap is on!
  Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
  Sun, 17 May 1998 12:32:39 -0700
  ...other side of the disc. You'll want to use the 1.6 flywheel (it should bolt up) and clutch. Don't forget to...
• V6anagon un-V6'ed (continued) - LONG (sorry, Gerry)
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Tue, 16 Apr 1996 09:41:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...This would make the clutch disc sit not quite flat on the flywheel; and when you let out the clutch pedal, the clutch will...
• HELP! Clutch slave-cylinder bolts: UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - ok artguy
  Fri, 29 Nov 2002 20:53:32 -0600
  ...I discovered that by laying almost directly under the bracket, I could see the offending bolthead with a flashlight. Just to see what would...
• Re: Vanagon/Subaru conversion
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 3 Jan 2018 09:08:12 -0800
  ...discussion is quite long, but from what I recall you'd need the reverse R&P, modified linkage + custom linkage parts, Small Car clutch...
• Re: More Clutch - felt washer?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 8 Jun 2010 18:27:52 -0700
  ...on the pilot bearing. Disc and flywheel yes, but not on the pilot brg. now holding down the clutch and giving her 4,000...
• Re: Shifted to Death
  Historical mailing list - John Hung
  Tue, 19 Aug 1997 12:04:17 -0500
  ...Well Tony, best wishes with your clutch. If the disc and pressure plate are not worn or greasy, and the flywheel surface is good...
• Re: Clutch pedal repair question
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Wed, 25 Aug 2004 05:02:39 -0700
  In order to access the clutch pedal pivot pin, you need to remove the entire dash/fascia. You don't need to disconnect the...
• Re: Strange Clutch Problem
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Thu, 21 Dec 2000 23:42:26 -1000
  ...I questioned him to make sure that they were sending him the correct (heavy duty) clutch disc and that the resurfaced flywheel was within...
• Re: Difference between Sachs, Luk HD, Luk Premium?
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Fri, 15 Apr 2005 11:06:49 -0400
  Conrad, I once looked at the different clutch discs while at the location of VanAgain.com. The more expensive definitely is thicker and more...
• difficulty shifting
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Wed, 4 Oct 2017 17:32:26 -0700
  ...I discovered that if I shifted very slowly, hesitating a split second at the neutral point, and made sure to push the clutch pedal...
• It's All Good! [short happy owner story]
  Historical mailing list - Jeremy Speer
  Mon, 11 Aug 2003 18:36:57 -0500
  ...a sight for the faint of heart) and pulled out the clutch disc. It was looked like obsidian, glazed to the point of glassiness...
• Re: Transmission swap problems: 86 tranny onto 83 engine.
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Tue, 5 Jan 2016 11:56:15 -0800
  ...I think I'm far enough >>> away that the input shaft has not even started into the clutch disc >>> splines; the fresh grease I...
• Re: Tranny problems
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Fri, 7 Apr 2000 09:24:46 -0400
  ...are bearing problems inside the trany and the shuddering sounds like the clutch disc has been overheated or the pilot bearing has failed Bob
• Clutch Pedal & Clutch cylinder rod Q
  Historical mailing list - Mark Flynn
  Tue, 24 Jun 1997 11:50:43 -0400
  Yesterday, I asked the listserv about how to get to the top of the clutch pedal to replace the clevis pin, so as to...
• Re: brake/clutch bleeding
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Mon, 23 Feb 1998 17:41:13 EST
  ...the "lever" or about disconnecting the booster. On the other hand I have not had any brake or clutch trouble result from my method...
• Re: Clutch - German/Brazilian???
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 16 May 1996 20:32:16 -0400
  ...I've also seen and used discs made in china. Had one blow apart at the hub but I suspect a bad pilot bearing...
• disconnecting syncro driveshaft
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 06 Mar 1996 14:35:00 -0400 (EDT)
  ...from disconnecting the syncro drive sh= aft?=20 This may improve gas mileage and eliminate (?) possibility of damage= to the=20 viscous clutch during...
• Re: Still frustrated with clutch problem (87 Westy Syncro)
  Historical mailing list - thetrans
  Mon, 18 May 1998 10:57:31 -0400
  ...had to coast to a stop, >> jiggle shift lever, pump clutch, etc..kicked back into gear. > > >Bill: > >If the clutch really didn't disengage...
• Re: Clutch Master Cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Sun, 28 Nov 2004 00:09:00 -0500
  ...wrote: > I seem to be stuck again, but this time it�s the Clutch Master Cylinder > replacement and loss of clutch function afterward (88...
• Re: Clutch diagnosis/opinions please!
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Fri, 28 Jan 2000 14:27:22 -0500
  ...clutch pressure plate, disc, > t/o > > bearing and cross shaft (I have all the parts already since I have > planned > > on doing the clutch...
• Re: Clutch diagnosis/opinions please!
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Sat, 5 Feb 2000 12:34:53 -0800
  ...clutch pressure plate, disc, > t/o > > bearing and cross shaft (I have all the parts already since I have > planned > > on doing the clutch...
• cold weather gotchas!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 20 Nov 2000 13:03:28 -0800
  ...hemisphere gets cooler, a few recurring vanagon problems are discussed on the list: -clutch and brake master and slave cylinder failure (things shrinking in...
• Re: Pending clutch replacement
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth O'Connor
  Wed, 11 May 2016 13:15:21 -0400
  ...I�fm guessing the actual clutch replacement is similar to my �f66 Westy, but the disconnecting and reconnecting of the engine�fs �gtethers�h...
• Re: Clutch diagnosis/opinions please!
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Fri, 28 Jan 2000 13:20:21 -0500
  ...clutch pressure plate, disc, t/o >bearing and cross shaft (I have all the parts already since I have planned >on doing the clutch...
• Re: Clutch diagnosis/opinions please!
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Sat, 5 Feb 2000 12:36:01 -0800
  ...clutch pressure plate, disc, t/o >bearing and cross shaft (I have all the parts already since I have planned >on doing the clutch...
• Re: Problem finding a gear 83 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Thu, 23 Jun 2005 10:36:39 -0400
  ...A slow leak in the clutch system *could* introduce enough air into the system to keep the clutch slave from engaging fully when you...
• Re: difficulty shifting
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Thu, 5 Oct 2017 18:47:21 +0000
  ...have a clutch problem. It could be the pilot bearing, the > hydraulics, or the pressure plate-disc has failed. Having the disc break or...
• Re: Leaking Clutch Master Cylinder Help Needed
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Mon, 1 Dec 1997 04:12:29 UT
  ...It appears that the clutch master cylinder is leaking quite a lot and needs a new cylinder or new seals. [Late news: I discovered...
• Re: Clutch Play
  Historical mailing list - Jim & Melody
  Tue, 25 May 1999 12:44:53 -0600
  ...Clutch Play > > > > > >> Hello All. > >> > >> Lately it has occurred to me that I need to push the clutch pedal much > >> closer to the floor to...
• Re: Syncro tire dia. ad nauseam(F)
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Fri, 16 Apr 1999 20:55:37 -0400
  ...Mark > Better yet, lets put an electonic clutch on the drive shaft, and it can disconect as needed. Need traction? We could press a...
• Re: Question about Clutch Slave
  Historical mailing list - Geosh Fathauer
  Wed, 22 Apr 1998 08:04:17 -0400
  ...Geosh > > On Tue, 21 Apr 1998, Sean Bartnik wrote: > > > PS still trying to figure out why the removal of clutch slave is supposed to...
• Re: Boston Bob's flywheel video
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 24 Oct 2008 20:39:04 -0700
  ...my clutch on my 87 syncro. >>>>>> >>>>>> I am getting a clutch kit which includes " Pressure Plate - Clutch >>>>>> Disc - >>>>>> Throw-out Bearing - Clutch Disc Alignment...
• Re: LOCK-RIGHT locking diffs
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 4 Sep 1996 15:09:23 -0400
  ...clutch mechanism, but not like the >factory multi-disc clutch unit, nor like modern Torsen or Quaife geared >units. No. There's no clutch...
• Re: clutch time, reccomendations/tips?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:29:16 -0500
  ...DM&FS At 10:07 AM 6/24/2008, The Bus Depot wrote: > > well, the clutch is finally slipping more than occasionally > > so it...
• Re: Clutch
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Sun, 11 May 2003 22:29:41 -0600
  ...When I parked the van last fall the clutch worked fine. The > >clutch > > > >disc is almost new. The problem seems to be with the...
• Re: clutch play
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Sun, 24 Mar 2002 20:03:45 -0500
  ...clutch play Reference Clutch Controls Drawing in Bently page 30 (30.8) Just had the clutch master cylinder replaced and the mechanic said there...
• Re: dropping tranny to do clutch
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 17 May 2010 22:03:32 -0400
  ...dropping tranny to do clutch It seems I've lost my clutch... can't really shift gears unless both the engine and vehicle are...
• Re: Different clutch kits
  Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
  Mon, 8 Oct 2001 21:27:35 -0400
  ...not two, but THREE different Vanagon clutch kits. > > The "entry-level" one, at around $114 with listmember discount, is the basic > Sachs kit, same...
• Re: 86 transmission hookup problem
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 2 Nov 2004 16:35:40 -0700
  ...clutch was getting sloppy in my 86 Vanagon, so i pulled off the > transmission, removed the pressure plate and clutch disc. Installed new disc...
• Re: Pending clutch replacement
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 11 May 2016 19:43:41 -0400
  ...I'm guessing the actual clutch replacement is similar to my '66 Westy, but the disconnecting and reconnecting of the engine's "tethers" is...
• Accurate maintenance records
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Fri, 1 Mar 2002 13:19:08 -0800
  ...I made a few long distance phone calls to see if a clutch job had been done with the factory rebuilt engine. No clutch...
• Re: Idle Relay - Idle Valve match?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:08:10 -0700
  ...12v to the clutch directly into the WHT/GRN lead One diagnostic you might try is to disconnect the WHT/GRN lead and see...
• Re: Clutch Pedal Funk - Worn Pedal/Clevis Linkage
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Sun, 29 Feb 2004 18:02:19 -0800
  ...What's the procedure there? _______________________________________________________________ Disconnect the MC from the booster, pull it off the booster and wire it out of the way. There...
• Re: Clutch pedal sticking when depressed-'88 Vanagon 4spd -
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Fri, 18 Feb 2005 06:32:50 -0800
  ...You don't have to disconnect the hydraulic line on the brake and clutch master cylinders. The worst part of the job is removing...
• Re: Clutch slave cylinder and leaking coolant
  Historical mailing list - Edward Nutter
  Sat, 16 Feb 2002 20:10:08 -0800
  Eric Peterson wrote: >1989 Vanagon 2.1L 2-wheel drive 125k > >[snip] > >Issue 1 - I have a leaking clutch slave cylinder and I am...
• Re: What happened?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 27 Apr 2002 20:04:33 +1200
  ...disc. The heat is further evidence for this; heat won't be generated by low fluid. Now, my 66 van COULD be driven clutchless...