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Subject:Tranny woes on 81 Westy
From:Sean Garrett
Date:Thu, 12 Dec 2002 09:46:23 -0700

Over the last 2 months my 81 has been popping out of 1st gear. I engage it
at a light from full stop (and it feels like it goes in) then start off
letting out the clutch and it "pops" out of gear. This morning the same
behavior migrated to the 3rd gear also. While driving (shifting from second
to third) it "pops" out of 3rd gear after it feels like it goes into gear.
Happens when the engine is hot or cold. Only 5000 miles on a new clutch.
Slave and master are new like the clutch. Vacuum (power assist) cylinder is
old. Reservoir is full. No sign of any leaks. Fluid in tranny is new like
clutch.
Please chime in with your opinions !
Sean Garrett
1981 Westy (his)
1995 Eurovan Camper (hers)
Soon... 1987 Syncro project
sean.garrett@asu.edu