What you have is oil contamination of the friction disc - you may have a lot
of time indeed, but it is better to make the noise stop! Seeya, Jake
----- Original Message -----
From: "Wil Haslup" <wil@CHARMFX.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2005 10:55 AM
Subject: Re: clutch shudder?

> Mike Collum wrote:
> > Hi Wil,
> >
> > I'd say it's clutch time ... and while you're there you should replace
> > the engine seal and pilot bearing along with having the flywheel
> > resurfaced.  Of course you'll replace the throwout bearing and you
> > should either true up the release fork or replace it along with
> > checking/replacing its bushings.  Replacing the input shaft seal in the
> > transmission is another must do as far as I'm concerned.
> >
> > While it's all out ... replacing the starter bushing is a very good
> > idea, too.
> >
> > Mike
> > Houlton, Maine
>
> Thanks for the many responses both on and off list.
>
> I expected as much.  I usually do most of the work on my Vanagon but I'm
> going to have to have this done.  What's the typical price tag.
>
> At the moment I only have the shudder starting from a stop in first.
> When shifting at speed into 2nd, 3rd, or 4th there is none and I can't
> say I've noticed it in reverse.  Does this mean I've got some time or is
> that wishful thinking?
>
>
> --
>
> Wil
>
>
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>
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