Sounds like a through-out bearing, since it is only in use when the clutch is
depressed.  You need to pull the transmission to get to it so you can check the
clutch when you are down there.

Z

David Clarkson <Dvdclarksn@AOL.COM> on 03/02/2000 12:38:57 AM

Please respond to Dvdclarksn@AOL.COM

To:   vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
cc:    (bcc: Zoran Mladen/AMS/AMSINC)
Subject:  strange clutch noise

I have a new to me 90 2.1 Westy in great shape except for a new noise when
the clutch is depressed.  I'm hearing a sort of whirring noise and plan to
flush the entire brake/clutch hydraulics and change the transaxel fluid with
Redline MT-90.  Anyone ever have any experience with a sound like this?  When
this happened on my 82 diesel at the same mileage I ended up replacing the
clutch.

David Clarkson
82 Diesel Westy
90 Westy