Now that the starter connections have been cleaned and working beautifully,
this morning reminded me of something else.

Occasionally I get a sound like rattling tin cans when hitting the higher
part of 1st and 2cnd gear. Now this morning I heard it and while making a
turn I hit a pot hole that made my passengerside rear wheel spin and skip.
Now whilst driving I have a vibration that I can plainly feel through the
clutch pedal that was not there before. I know that i need new engine
mounts(they are on the way). Any thoughts?

History: PO told me one day he was driving along and heard a rattly sound
from the back and it went away. It came back later and left stuck until he
had to pull the engine and replace the throwout bearing(I hope it was a
complete assembly). At the time he said he replaced the pilot bearing and
the rear main seal.

I just wonder if there is anything else I could check.

Michael Knight
'77 Westy Deluxe, "el Verde"
'85 Vanagon GL, nameless
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