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Subject:Re: Clutch Pedal Does Not Move
From:Christopher Gronski
Date:Wed, 5 Jul 2006 13:24:57 -0400

My mechanic has pulled the transmission and aparently the release
berring let go...

Chris

On 7/4/06, Christopher Gronski <gronski@gmail.com> wrote:
> Yes upon closer inspection the slave is fully extended. If you get
> underneith you can push the piston but you can't move the lever.
>
> I take it the transmission has to come out again?
>
> Chris
>
> On 7/4/06, AATransaxle <daryl@aatransaxle.com> wrote:
> > Chris...seen it once when the slave cyl was extended full length due to a
> > crosshaft failure.
> > Saw it again once when I used the incorrect diesel lever on a gas
> > syncro..same result..solid pedal as the slave couldn't move any further...
> > Daryl of AA Trans
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Christopher Gronski" <gronski@GMAIL.COM>
> > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> > Sent: Tuesday, July 04, 2006 6:17 AM
> > Subject: Clutch Pedal Does Not Move
> >
> >
> > > After putting in my locking differential, replacing the clutch,
> > > flywheel, brake master, clutch master, clutch slave, and brake
> > > switches. I drove 400km to Parry Sound for the weekend. The clutch
> > > worked fine for the trip up and for two days afterwards.
> > >
> > > Then overnight, I got in and the clutch pedal won't move. It is not
> > > spongy, it doesn't sink to the floor (like it would if the line was
> > > not properly bled) , it is just jammed in place (maybe a half inch of
> > > play). I had to start it in gear and drive it back shifiting without
> > > the clutch (which I HATE doing).
> > >
> > > Any thoughts?
> > > Chris
> > >
> > > 86 Syncro AdventureWesty
> > > 87 Syncro PartsVan
> > >
> >
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