Hi Folks,

I was travelling home the other day in 5th gear and noticed a slight change in
sound. Checked the usual things, temp, etc, no problems.

I parked the van in the garage for the next couple of days and forgot about the
noise.

I started the van up over Easter weekend and it sounded like the good�ol Lifter
problem, so around 1km of travel it�s usually gone, however this time the clicking
noise was still there, however after listening a little more clearly it didn�t sound
like the usual lifter noise.

After my �earful analysis� I decided I�d take the Van home and speak to my local
VW Guru. It�s then I put my foot on the clutch and the clicking noise disappeared.

Took my foot off and it reappeared. So, I�m thinking maybe a spring or finger has
gone on the clutch or the thrust face bearing has seen better days. The clutch has
around 240,000km (150,000 miles).

Another thing I�ve noticed is the recently (a couple time only), when I�ve dropped
back to 1st gear (Low on a 5 speed box) it�s gone in a little roughly.

Comments appreciated.

Chris

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Christopher W. Mundy
89 Caravelle GL
Canberra, Australia
E-Mail: cwmundy@optusnet.com.au
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