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• damage from missing bellhousing bolts
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 21 Feb 1995 00:04:20 -0500
  ...slightly bent fork on release bearing throwout arm - caused two new release bearings to fail before problem was detected. worn out clutch release bearing...
• 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: Strange new noise - EEEeeerrrrrrr
  Historical mailing list - Tony Polson
  Mon, 20 Oct 2003 14:44:49 +0100
  ...If you depress the clutch pedal and wait, the noise should die away in a few seconds. Clutch release bearings may last hundreds or...
• Clutch Design
  Historical mailing list - Lance LeBaron
  Mon, 29 Mar 1999 10:56:04 PST
  Is the throw out bearing supposed to ride on the pressure plate fingers with the clutch released? The clutch slave cylinder seems to be...
• Re: '91 Vanagon Clutch/Release Bearing Noise
  Historical mailing list - John Hawk
  Thu, 27 Dec 2001 20:32:06 -0600
  The pilot bearing was changed wasn't it? If not the clutch will not disengage completely. This will cause the clutch to over heat...
• '91 Vanagon Clutch/Release Bearing Noise
  Historical mailing list - Gary Cannell
  Thu, 27 Dec 2001 20:12:11 EST
  ...1) The fingers on the release shaft, in contact with the release bearing, may be worn causing a bad metal to metal rub, or...
• Re: Clutch kit change
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Wed, 10 Oct 2001 09:34:16 EDT
  ...pbonilla@ARTINSOFT.COM writes: << I installed a new clutch kit (clutch disk, pressure plate, release bearing) >> Did you install a new pilot bearing? RICH
• Re: SPAM-LOW: Re: Clutch problem - input needed
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Sat, 9 Jun 2007 21:38:37 +0200
  ...I have had Ida depress the cluch several times, slave moves, depresses releaseshaft arm. 3. Clutch housing - check. 4. Did check the release-bearing...
• Re: Clutch Throw-out bearing
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Thu, 8 Mar 2007 11:13:30 -0800
  ...clutch pedal is release the slave cylinder still > push on the lever/throw out bearing. > > http://www.benplace.com/clutch/clutch_release_bearing22.bjpg...
• Re: Clutch Release Shaft Removal
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Mon, 21 Feb 2000 10:26:31 -0800
  ...the release bearing rides before a new shaft is indicated. Bentley has no specs. for this. -Dana- > Dana, > Do you have clutch shudder, is...
• Re: clutch diagnosis and replacement
  Historical mailing list - Vince P.
  Fri, 9 Apr 1999 09:36:01 -0700
  ...clutch diagnosis and replacement Hello, Just wanted to add that now is a very good time to inspect the clutch throw out bearing arm...
• Re: Clutch problem - input needed
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Sat, 9 Jun 2007 12:29:35 -0700
  ...Clutch release bearing not working properly. > 3.1 Can be releasearm not moving freely. Yes, it was quite cruddy and > rough, but we cleaned...
• Re: Clutch Throw-out bearing
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 8 Mar 2007 22:38:20 +0000
  ...clutch pedal is release the slave > cylinder still > > push on the lever/throw out bearing. > > > > http://www.benplace.com/clutch/clutch_release_bearing22.bjpg...
• Clutch release bearing shaft return spring?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Blackham
  Mon, 19 Mar 2001 14:36:42 -0700
  ...My 77 manual clutch does. Is this the correct situation for a 83 hydralic? If so what returns the release bearing after engagement? Does...
• Re: clutch chatter in reverse
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 17 Jul 2006 12:10:48 -0400
  Maybe I should have said clutch release fork. Mike Mike Collum wrote: > Worn fingers on the clutch release bearing can cause this, too. > > Mike...
• Re: Thechnical clutch question....(the answer may help many to save some$$$)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 6 Apr 2005 08:37:33 -0400
  The Clutch system does not have the ability to pull the release bearing away from the pressure plate. In fact, the operating cylinder, (slave...
• OOOPs! Transmission Leaking after clutch kit installation
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Sat, 8 Jun 2002 15:12:53 -0700
  Listees, Subject line gives most of the message...I've just installed a new LUK clutch kit, including new throwout (clutch release) bearing, throwout...
• Re: Thechnical clutch question....(the answer may help many to save some$$$)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 6 Apr 2005 11:41:50 -0400
  ...am blamming old clutch > cylinder..... > > Thanks, Ben > > dhaynes@optonline.net wrote: > > >The Clutch system does not have the ability to pull the release > bearing...
• Re: Clutch problem - input needed
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 9 Jun 2007 14:26:27 -0700
  ...If the forks where the release bearing sits are worn too much then the slave might run out of travel before the release bearing...
• FS: New Sachs Release Bearing, $18 + shipping
  Historical mailing list - Matt Barclay
  Mon, 11 Jun 2007 23:26:05 -0700
  ...Release Bearing, $18 + shipping Same as: http://www.busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=113141165B Per my last email, my subaru conversion upgraded clutch kit...
• Re: clutch shudder
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sun, 26 Aug 2001 14:47:20 -0700
  ...The clutch release lever has 2 fingers that like to wear unevenly. When this happens, the throwout bearing puts uneven pressure on the clutch...
• 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...
• Re: question regarding clutch bearings and shifting problems
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 8 Jun 2003 16:14:09 -0700
  ...Since both shafts turn together anyway when you are in neutral with the clutch pedal released the suspect pilot bearing is not needed at...
• Re: ADDENDUM to....OOOPs! Transmission Leaking after clutch kit installation
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Sat, 8 Jun 2002 15:19:04 -0700
  ...LUK > clutch kit, including new throwout (clutch release) bearing, throwout > bearing guide, flywheel main seal, flywheel "O" ring, new pilot > bearing, pilot bearing felt...
• Re: Clutch Diagnosis Help Needed
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mugge
  Wed, 16 Jul 2003 04:56:08 -0500
  Thanks for your responses The release bearing was replaced about 500 miles ago, along with the new clutch. You did remember to put the...
• 091 clutch release arm lever???
  Historical mailing list - Harmon Seaver
  Tue, 20 Oct 1998 22:19:10 +0000
  Does anyone have a 091 clutch release arm lever --- the lever that fits on the shaft which operates the throw-out bearing -- for cables...
• Re: Clutch Release Shaft Removal
  Historical mailing list - Grant Holst
  Mon, 21 Feb 2000 08:56:44 -0800
  ...I was going > to remove the shaft to clean it all and regrease (MoS2 or lithium?). > New release bearing & clips, rear oil seal, guide...
• Re: Clutch Throw-out bearing
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Thu, 8 Mar 2007 16:55:39 -0800
  ...clutch pedal is release the slave > > cylinder still > > > push on the lever/throw out bearing. > > > > > > > http://www.benplace.com/clutch/clutch_release_bearing22.bjpg...
• Re: Clutch chatter when starting out...?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 29 Jun 2005 08:23:57 -0700
  ...Clutch chatter when starting out...? > > I don't know what a "yoke" is. > Is is part of the actual throwout bearing or is it...
• Re: Would like some advice, re: clutch release bearing
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 26 Oct 2007 17:30:36 -0700
  ...clutch release bearing If the release bearing turns easily, but doesn't spin a lot and/or it rattles while doing it) then it...
• Re: OOOPs! Transmission Leaking after clutch kit installation
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Sat, 8 Jun 2002 18:28:16 -0400
  ...LUK > clutch kit, including new throwout (clutch release) bearing, throwout > bearing guide, flywheel main seal, flywheel "O" ring, new pilot > bearing, pilot bearing felt...
• Re: Clutch problem - input needed
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Sun, 10 Jun 2007 00:21:59 +0200
  ...When does the release-bearing have to travel the longest distance? <br> 1a. With a new clutch (thick frictionplates)? <br> 1.b With a...
• Re: Would like some advice, re: clutch release bearing
  Historical mailing list - vanagonvw
  Fri, 26 Oct 2007 19:23:23 -0600
  neil N wrote: > If the release bearing turns easily, but doesn't spin a lot and/or it > rattles while doing it) then it...
• Syncro Sonata
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Sat, 16 Mar 2013 11:15:53 -0700
  ...With the clutch pedal pushed in (clutch disengaged) things are normal. With the clutch pedal released (clutch engaged) I have a rattling, banging sound...
• Re: Thechnical clutch question....(the answer may help many to save some$$$)
  Historical mailing list - Benoit
  Wed, 6 Apr 2005 09:17:50 -0400
  ...am blamming old clutch cylinder..... Thanks, Ben dhaynes@optonline.net wrote: >The Clutch system does not have the ability to pull the release bearing...
• Re: Clutch problem - input needed
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Sat, 9 Jun 2007 21:05:05 +0200
  ...Clutch release bearing not working properly. 3.1 Can be releasearm not moving freely. Yes, it was quite cruddy and rough, but we cleaned...
• Clutch hydraulic system failur
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Mon, 16 Oct 2006 10:03:04 -0400
  ...by that i mean that even with the clutch pedal release... the slave is pushing enough the bearing so it touch the basket and...
• Re: In the clutch of tragedy Help! (questions)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Fri, 25 Jul 1997 18:00:30 -0700
  ...bearing. b. Remove the snap ring from the end of the release lever with a pair of snap ring pliers. c. Pull the clutch...
• Re: Syncro Sonata
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 16 Mar 2013 15:26:46 -0700
  ...With the clutch pedal pushed in (clutch > disengaged) things are normal. With the clutch pedal released (clutch > engaged) I have a rattling, banging sound...
• clutch housing rebuilding questions
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Thu, 11 May 2006 14:00:54 -0700
  ...The clutch lever where the release bearing resides, and the input shaft seal. How on earth does that shaft get removed? It looks like...
• Re: Mechanic had to pull transmission again, what would you do?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 5 Jul 2006 15:30:23 -0700
  I have seen plenty of badly worn out release bearings that still worked as far as allowing the clutch to release. Something other than...
• Re: Would like some advice, re: clutch release bearing
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 26 Oct 2007 14:12:14 -0700
  ...the release bearing, it refers to pictures > that are not in the book :-) > > Mine is an 81 air cooled. The clutch and bearing were...
• Re: Questions on clutch kit install, 87 Wolfy
  Historical mailing list - Daivd Janzen
  Tue, 25 Apr 2000 21:54:00 EDT
  ...main seal and o-ring on flywheel, throw out bearing, pilot bearing, New release shaft and all the bushings it rides on and had...
• Re: question regarding clutch bearings and shifting problems
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Sun, 8 Jun 2003 23:36:02 +0000
  ...Since >both shafts turn together anyway when you are in neutral with the clutch >pedal released the suspect pilot bearing is not needed at...
• Re: speaking if clutch slave failure
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Wed, 15 Sep 2004 01:51:16 -0500
  ...bearing surfaces on the release fork. I read this on this list in about 1999. Done it many times since. Don't waste your...
• Clutch problem - input needed
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Sat, 9 Jun 2007 19:00:40 +0200
  ...bleedscrew, clutch-pedal goes the rest of wayto the floor. Looks to me like some kind of problem, that the release-bearing arm cannot...
• Re: Clutch problem - input needed
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 9 Jun 2007 20:46:52 -0400
  ...bleedscrew, clutch-pedal goes the rest of wayto the floor. Looks to me like some kind of problem, that the release-bearing arm cannot...
• Re: Clutch problem - input needed
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Wed, 13 Jun 2007 01:40:25 -0400
  Hey, this as NOTHING to do with the clutch itself! Mark is about right. Your problem is between the master and the release arm...
• 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: Oh no more clutch slave and master questions,
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 26 Apr 2003 09:23:00 -0700
  Stan, there is no threaded adjuster at the tranny clutch arm. What are you referring to? Perhaps he left out the clutch release bearing...
• Re: clutch chatter in reverse
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 17 Jul 2006 12:09:45 -0400
  Worn fingers on the clutch release bearing can cause this, too. Mike Joel VanderKwaak wrote: > Hello collective wisdom, > > As the subject line says, I...
• Re: Hanging Clutch Disc
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 27 Dec 2008 20:34:04 -0800
  ...When I > "feather" the clutch to creep ahead or creep in reverse then the > clutch disc will not fully release. ie depressing the clutch...
• Re: Mechanic had to pull transmission again, what would you do?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Wed, 5 Jul 2006 19:43:02 -0400
  ...worn out release bearings that still worked > as far as allowing the clutch to release. Something other than an > undetected worn bearing happened here...
• Clutch/transmission problem
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Hill
  Mon, 5 Jun 2000 21:03:17 -0500
  ...clutch doesn't release. The problem was fixed twice at the dealer, replacing the main shaft, clutch plate and pressure plate, pilot bearing, main...
• Re: Clutch problem - input needed
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Sat, 9 Jun 2007 21:27:39 +0200
  ...bleedscrew, clutch-pedal goes the rest >>of wayto the floor. >> >>Looks to me like some kind of problem, that the release-bearing arm >>cannot...
• Re: 84 vanagon. Push on clutch and does not move
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 27 Apr 2001 12:12:59 -0400
  ...I don't recall any needle bearings anywhere in there. The release fork has plastic sleeve bearings. david David Beierl - Providence, RI http://pws...
• Re: SPAM-LOW: Re: Clutch problem - input needed
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Wed, 13 Jun 2007 22:21:27 +0200
  ...Worn releaseshaft bushings, uses energy topush releaseshaft > >instead of turning it? > >3. Problem with the flywheel? > >4. Problem with the clutch? > > > >Any other ideas...
• Re: Sachs Clutch Database Found in UK For Vanagons (awsome database)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Tue, 4 Aug 1998 00:17:22 -0600
  ...The throwout bearing would be referred to as a "release bearing". Having owned perhaps 30 Haynes manuals has given me a pretty fair understanding...
• Re: Mechanic had to pull transmission again, what would you do?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 5 Jul 2006 21:30:44 -0400
  ...worn out release bearings that still worked > as far as allowing the clutch to release. Something other than an > undetected worn bearing happened here...
• Re: Clutch release bearing shaft return spring?
  Historical mailing list - Scott D Foss
  Mon, 19 Mar 2001 15:53:58 -0800
  ...have seen them get noisy and creaky with about 150 K on the clutch. pilot bearings are a little weak. there is a felt...