You can drive it like this forever.  I do.
Zoltan
----- 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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