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Subject:Re: Clutch ?
From:Ben McCafferty
Date:Tue, 10 Sep 2002 10:07:05 -0600

Yes, probably the clutch disc is worn out.  Since you have a hydraulic
clutch, it is self-adjusting.  On the old cable clutches, it was possible to
adjust them too tight, which would have the same symptoms, but it's not
possible (to my knowledge) to have this happen with a hydraulic clutch.
tx,
bmc  :)
"Faith will move mountains, but you'd better bring a shovel...."

> From: Matthew Libby <MLibby1@CFL.RR.COM>
> Reply-To: Matthew Libby <MLibby1@CFL.RR.COM>
> Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2002 11:03:37 -0400
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Clutch ?
>
> Does it mean that my clutch is worn out if it does not engage until the clutch
> pedal is almost fully released?, or is this normal, or do I need to adjust
> something?
>
> Thanks
>
> Matt
> 89 GL Westy "Smitty"
>