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• Re: Transmission swap problems: 86 tranny onto 83 engine.
  Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
  Tue, 5 Jan 2016 15:41:17 -0600
  ...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: list member ripped me off $140!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 27 Jun 2009 10:57:01 -0700
  ...for a LUK Heavy Duty Clutch Kit.� He put a clutch kit for a Daewoo in a LUK clutch box and said it is...
• Re: Clutch Option/Question for '81 air cooled
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 11 Feb 2002 14:45:06 -0500
  ...A"--- > Syncro Clutch! .....A hush falls over the crowd.....Visa cards > ready--Charge!!! > > From experience, fellow listees, is there any discernable > difference between > the...
• Re: Video of Noise at Clutch Operating Lever. Help Diagnose Please?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 25 Jun 2017 19:26:22 -0700
  ...current) new Sachs clutch were being installed by a shop, the owner/mechanic showed me my 6 year old clutch disc wear commenting that...
• Re: white '90 Carat on ebay, good clutch?
  Historical mailing list - Mary Beth and Chris Geiser
  Thu, 28 Mar 2002 05:19:49 -0600
  ...white '90 Carat on ebay, good clutch? In a message dated 3/27/02 11:04:12 PM Eastern Standard Time, geiser@execpc.com...
• Re: Sachs Clutch Database Found in UK For Vanagons (awsome database)
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 6 Aug 1998 01:33:55 -0700
  ...tell a well-trained VW parts salesman that this is a clutch-disc, but not for which car. The A would be the 1st...
• Re: shifter grind after swap (conclusion)
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Thu, 30 Sep 2004 09:20:03 -0400
  ...changed the Air Cooled to diesel BH and pilot shaft *- SHouldn't effect anything installed a NEW clutch disc * life & clutch should get better...
• Re: Flywheel Mods?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Fri, 1 Feb 2008 10:41:29 -0500
  ...If you notice that when a new clutch is installed, it often > feel soft and easy. As the disc wears the release angle changes...
• WTB 4 spd. transmission : 81 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Lon Herman
  Thu, 12 Jun 1997 11:13:05 -0400 (EDT)
  upon removal of my 81 westie's transmission to replace clutch, input shaft was discovered to be banged up. trans. rebuilders in my part...
• Leaking Clutch Master Cylinder Help Needed
  Historical mailing list - Jack Newton
  Wed, 26 Nov 1997 16:58:42 +1100
  ...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: Shuddering rear end when letting clutch out.
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sun, 2 Aug 1998 16:12:03 -0700
  ...When the problem first cropped up in my van, > I replaced the clutch disc and throw out bearing; that 'cured' the > problem for maybe...
• Re: Difficulty / time to replace clutch - 1991 Westfalia 2WD
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Mon, 14 Dec 2020 20:17:57 -0600
  ...Replacing the clutch requires removal of the clutch pressure plate. Remove all the bolts around it few turns at a time in sequence so...
• Re: Transmission or clutch gone
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Sun, 16 Aug 2009 17:01:58 -0700
  My guess is the tranny too...If a driveline or VC or clutch failed, it would still shift with eng off typically. A front...
• Re: FUNKY-SOUNDING VANAGON ENGINES!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Sun, 29 Nov 1998 10:16:42 -0500
  ...FUNKY-SOUNDING VANAGON ENGINES! >The rack we are discussing would allow the addition of up >to three additional engines for a choice of 60...
• Clutch parts/repair (Syncro): Help me figure this out...
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Mon, 3 Aug 1998 12:05:28 -0400
  My clutch has started slipping. Now *I* am in trouble. I am in DC and do not yet trust any mechancis here. 1. The...
• Re: Clutch diagnosis/opinions please!
  Historical mailing list - Stanley, Kerry
  Fri, 28 Jan 2000 15:58:53 -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 change?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:00:56 -0700
  ...the smart thing is to get a Sachs clutch kit .. > you get pressure plate, disc, and throwout bearing. > > I've just excellent luck with...
• Re: Question clutch and lights
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Mon, 25 Sep 2006 11:39:14 -0700
  headlights have been discussed many times... search the archives.... but in a nutshell supereasy: buy a relay kit from the list vendors and some...
• Re: Clutch slave cylinder and leaking coolant
  Historical mailing list - Ward Smith
  Sat, 16 Feb 2002 21:04:12 -0800
  ...I ended up dropping the motor to check the clutch which turned out to be a complete waste of time....the clutch just wasn...
• Re: Leaking Clutch Master Cylinder Help Needed
  Historical mailing list - Joe
  Wed, 26 Nov 1997 07:44:19 -0500
  ...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: Transmission slipping?
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Thu, 19 Sep 2002 17:32:18 -0700
  Marla has an automatic trans. (it has no clutch disc). Dave -=-=-=- >Dunno 'bout the oil or the tranny fluid, but two weeks ago I...
• the laundry list
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Thu, 22 Mar 2001 14:17:57 -0800
  ...is nearly rusted through *the clutch releases at the top of its pedal arc, implying that the disc is thin *it vibrates severely at...
• throw out bearing release shaft question
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Mon, 23 Sep 2024 16:48:28 -0400
  ...Flywheel (resurfaced and endplay adjusted), new clutch disc, new pressure plate, release bearing, pilot bearing. Forward driving and shifting never caused the problem only...
• Re: Brake and Clutch Bleeding; Sequence
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Sun, 8 Jul 2007 21:02:04 -0500
  ...flushed? I don't bleed the master (brake or clutch) unless I've disconnected a line at the master. If you're into it...
• Re: Clutch diagnosis/opinions please!
  Historical mailing list - Grant Holst
  Fri, 28 Jan 2000 10:18:28 -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: Clutch diagnosis/opinions please!
  Historical mailing list - Grant Holst
  Sat, 5 Feb 2000 12:34:00 -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: Clutch Adjustment ?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 14 Sep 2011 19:40:06 -0700
  ...When the disc is new, and the pressure plate is new and everything is moving in it smoothly... clutch pedal feel will be not...
• Re: difficulty shifting
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 5 Oct 2017 15:16:59 -0700
  ...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: Syncro Transmission Removal Advice?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
  Wed, 22 Dec 2010 03:33:37 +0000
  ...to transmission bolts), the Clutch Slave, the coolant pipes, and the > starter. > > Clutch Slave- Leave in place and disconnect the line? Or remove. If...
• Re: Clutch Play
  Historical mailing list - Jim & Melody
  Mon, 24 May 1999 22:16:00 -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: adjusting clutch master cylinder pushrod
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Tue, 9 Oct 2001 22:51:18 -0400
  ...The good news is that the pedal assembly can be removed without disconnecting any of the hydraulic lines to the clutch and brake master...
• Re: Transmission swap problems: 86 tranny onto 83 engine.
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 5 Jan 2016 15:53:07 -0500
  ...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: 1st gear shifting problem
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 16 Oct 2001 15:37:58 -0500
  There have been several scenarios discussed. One person having the same problem had a pilot bushing that had disintegrated. Another person had the plastic...
• Re: A/C Trouble shooting - 1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 7 Sep 2016 09:16:44 -0400
  ...One wire to the compressor is the ground for the clutch; the other is for the 12V from a relay somewhere. If you disconnect...
• Re: Help, Clutch
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 25 Apr 2003 19:25:35 -0500
  ...Disconnect the clutch slave and shift selector linkage, backup light switch and ground cable. With the engine to tranny bolts wiggle it forward until...
• Power Steering stuff FS
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 10 May 2001 05:06:40 -0500
  ...Also have a good muffler and cat and a year old clutch plate. disc and t.o. brg. How bout $20 ea. on the...
• '82 Diesel -Curious noise
  Historical mailing list - Stefan Weir
  Fri, 7 Jan 2000 19:48:32 EST
  ...discs. This is not the problem though. The noise seems to occur when i downshift or take van out of gear with clutch in...
• Re: Discovered my clutch failure reason.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 24 May 2021 23:09:58 +0000
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• Don't Ignore Clutch Sounds
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 16 Nov 1995 21:15:59 -0500
  ...With new trans and main seals, clutch disc and throwout, fluids, it turned into a pretty extensive home repair. Fortunately, Carter's Gear Box...
• Clutch slave cylinder leak - 87 Syncro
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 26 Dec 1996 01:37:53 -0500
  Vanatics, Today I discovered a hydraulic fluid leak from the clutch slave cylinder on my 1987 Syncro. Normally the van is in warm weather...
• Re: Hi list. 90 syncro bad leak stuck in parking lot
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 26 Jun 2014 14:27:01 -0700
  ...The tranny seal can leak without much oil getting into the clutch disc. The release bearing operating sleeve is designed to catch leaking tranny...
• Help! '88 Clutch problem (I'm back...;)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 7 Jul 1997 13:22:38 -0800
  ...A visual check showed brake fluid was fine, no master or slave leaks, pedal felt normal (and discovered a leaking PS line, but that...
• Re: Thnings that go "Squish" in the night
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 12 Dec 2002 09:16:10 EST
  ...I also disconnect the clutch return spring so that I can work the clutch pedal by hand to feel the freeplay. 5) I use...
• Re: Different clutch kits
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 8 Oct 2001 20:40:41 -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: Westy safety
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Wed, 2 Oct 1996 18:04:31 -0700
  ...Late race car driver Mark Donahue (discoverer of the Unobtainium material only found in winning cars) once observed "....engines were designed to make you...
• Re: vanagon dependable jd powers study
  Historical mailing list - Trace Choulat
  Mon, 10 Mar 1997 21:44:26 -0500 (EST)
  > long-discontinued Vanagon. I think VW never really understood the market > or marketing in the US -- the vehicles more often sold in spite of...
• Re: A/C compressors rebuildable?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 27 Jul 2002 20:57:35 -0400
  ...A/C compressors, complete with clutch, for around $300. Your Vanagon takes an SD709 - $314 with listmember discount - Ron Salmon The Bus Depot, Inc...
• Re: YIKES! was clutch not working
  Historical mailing list - Dave Katsuki
  Sun, 20 Jul 2003 23:12:03 -0400
  ...No problems at all with the brake or clutch hydraulics, but I'm careful to totally flush the hydraulics out every two years. Dave...
• Re: Manual tranny 3rd gear jump out
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 5 Mar 2016 09:58:17 -0600
  ...I'm getting a distinct burt clutch disc smell. There isn't any clutch slippage that I can detect, and I have experienced that...
• Re: Pilot Bearing
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Sat, 12 Apr 1997 21:03:38 -0400
  ...2) Disconnect the CV joints from the transmission and tie them out of the way. 3) Unbolt the clutch slave cylinder from its mounting...
• Re: rusty flywheel
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 9 May 2009 22:55:17 -0400
  ...If you take of too much, than the springs in the center of the clutch disc can hit the center of the flywheel as...
• decelerator switch?Re: Clutch Problems?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Wed, 16 Nov 2005 18:06:20 EST
  ...I'm going to venture a guess for discussion purposes only. Ray, don't go replacing anything on my advice. Because I'm just...
• Re: syncro whiner
  Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
  Tue, 19 May 1998 01:54:37 -0400
  ...symptoms: -no change in noise with clutch in (clutch) -no change in neutral (engine) -no change moving side to side ( wheel bearings) -no shifting...
• Re: Clutch diagnosis/opinions please!
  Historical mailing list - B. Webb
  Sat, 5 Feb 2000 16:32:14 +0000
  ...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: difficulty shifting
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 4 Oct 2017 21:35:32 -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...
• Re: difficulty shifting
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 5 Oct 2017 17:39:41 -0600
  ...I > discovered that if I shifted very slowly, hesitating a split second at the > neutral point, and made sure to push the clutch pedal...
• Re: Clutch master cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 21 Dec 1999 16:04:31 -0800
  You don't need to remove the clevis! Just disconnect the fluid reservoir tube and pipe, unbolt the old master (or reverse that order...
• Re: vanagons in Bay Area
  Historical mailing list - vanagon
  Tue, 2 Mar 2004 11:30:45 -0800
  ...You can give me a call if you would like to discuss. 925-969-1959 Doug ----- Original Message ----- From: Westy Clarke To: vanagon@astound...
• Re: Discovered my clutch failure reason.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 24 May 2021 19:30:13 -0700
  ...Discovered my clutch failure reason. >> > >> > Oh Neil, you’re as bad as me :-) >> > >> > Nope, bug arm has splines in diff place. >> > >> > I’ll find...
• 1976/2.0L, FI VW Riviera Conversion Camper
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 20 Jul 2008 19:09:08 -0600
  ...Drove and shifted fine otherwise. --Had 1st gear rebuilt, all other gears and splines looked great!!! --New clutch disc, was told that t.o...