

| Subject: | Re: '89 Vanagon GL Diagnostic Challenge |
| From: | John Rodgers |
| Date: | Thu, 11 Sep 2003 05:28:20 -0500 |
Trevor Barran wrote: >Intended Action: Replace clutch assembly; replace flywheel > Replacement of the flywheel may not be necessary. Most often a simple machining to give it a true surface is all that is necessary. New clutch assembly would be a good thing. Be sure to install a new "clutch seal" or by another name "flywheel seal" or by another name "main bearing seal". >[2] LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING: > > First try changing oil to a good 20W50 wt Dino oil or 15W50 Mobil 1 synthetic (my choice) and install a Mahle or Mann oil filter. Chances ae the oil problem will go away. Be sure and install a new copper crush gasket under the head of the drain plug. This a lot cheaper than changing out the oil pump if it is not necessary. >---- > >[3] LOSS OF POWER WITH HIGHWAY DRIVING > >Intended Action: Replace Fuel Filter (already tried using a sediment remover >in gas - helped reduce problem) > Good place to start. >[4] Observed slow leak of 'green stuff' from valve covers >My Diagnosis: Please, oh please let this just be the valve cover gaskets -- >engine supposedly had heads done within past year. >Intended action: Replace valve covers and gaskets. > >Is the "Green Stuff" your coolant in the overflow tank? If so, there is bad news for you. Sorry! > > Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver
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