Bad pilot bearing can make noise, catch and grab the main shift causing
difficult shifting, and cause the tranny to leak as the main shift becomes
unsupported and run out of center in the seal and of course cause clutch
chatter. If the bearing did fail, it almost always damages the main shaft.
If it did fail in only two years, you have ask what was done wrong?
Lubricant, felt seal, etc. There could be another problem such as a bad
pressure plate or disc. Real test is getting into reverse. Does the pedal
feel normal?

Anyway, this requires tranny, not engine removal.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Matthew
Sent: Sunday, October 15, 2006 3:01 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: pilot bearing symptoms if bad??

volks,
after a 100mile stretch of driving, i had issues
getting out of 4th and into 3rd or any gear for that
matter. I checked the clutch 'system' and the little
clutch arm fully moves. Am i to assume it is a pilot
bearing? tranny has 2 years on a AA rebuild.

i really don't have the time to pull this engine...

Thanks
matthew

"Racing with the wind and flirting with death
So have a cup of coffee and catch your breath"

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