I had a similar thing happen to me years ago in a Jeep CJ-5 - the culprit
was an improperly-spec'd pressure plate.  (The unit specified in the parts
book had the wrong spring pressure).  I would make darned sure that the unit
that was used (and will be used as a replacement) is a genuine German or
other quality part and not some cheapy aftermarket unit.  (When I replaced
my Jeep's chattering pressure plate I realized the the "correct" one was
about 3X the price of the one that was sold to me by the engine shop)

Brent Christensen
'89 GL Syncro Westy
Santa Barbara, CA

-----Original Message-----
From: Chris Fall [mailto:cpfall@UCDAVIS.EDU]
Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2000 3:30 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: clutch question

list-ees

as part of my two heads and a waterpump job recently I also had the guy
change out the clutch. Unfortunately it now chatters (the clutch, not the
engine) when warm. He suspects a faulty unit and is going to replace it, but
I am wondering if this is a reasonable diagnosis and what would the heat be
doing - reducing the compression of the springs or something?

83.5 Westy "Sinking black hole of money"

Chris Fall
cpfall@ucdavis.edu