This is a common problem, in USa buil vehicles.  The vanagon clutch
would have to be smashed in there.  Also the fylwheel would not be
rubing but the pressure plate might...

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          86-SS Syncro
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler
                                   92-Jetta GWC
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On Thu, 4 Nov 2004, Ryan Johnson wrote:

> I had the pressure plate rotated improperly, which made it stick out and dig into the tranny housing. Operator error on my part. It's fixed now and works great.
> Thanks to the folks who responded with suggestions.
> RJ
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