----- Original Message ----- 
From: wolzphoto@att.net 
To: aatransaxle 
Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2007 11:24 AM
Subject: Re: 1985 Vanagon - manual trans. - jerky ride ?

Daryl,

I'm at work, so can't respond to the list.  If you have a moment, pass along that the jerkyness in third gear is most likely a Throttle Position Sensor adjustment problem.

Thanks,

Karl Wolz

  -------------- Original message from aatransaxle <daryl@AATRANSAXLE.COM>: -------------- 

  > I have seen many throwout bearing cross shafts (inside the bell housing) 
  > that are worn badly and are crooked to boot... 
  > An eneven shaft can cause some chatter. I resurface and level them out 
  > typically. 
  > ..And don't ever use a cheeeep aftermarket crossshaft...They are soft and 
  > wear out in a year..Good used or dealer new only... 
  > Daryl of AA Transaxle 
  > (425) 788-4070 
  > aatransaxle.com 
  > > On Tue, 8 May 2007 09:30:11 -0700, Larry Word 
  > wrote: 
  > > 
  > >>My daily driver has begun to bouce when I engage the clutch: at reverse 
  > >> and 1st only mostly? 
  > >> 
  > >> My clutch is only 2 yrs. old and was good quality when installed so any 
  > > ideas. 
  > >> 
  > >> You can usually drop clutch fast and avoid the bounce but it's bound to 
  > > be tough 
  > >> on my pilot bearing? 
  > >> 
  > >> Also....trying to travel constant speed in third is jerky also. If I'm 
  > > on the gas, it's smooth 
  > >> but if I let off gas, it's jerky..... 
  > >> 
  > >> How do you check a Vanagon's engine mounts, trans. mounts, etc.??? 
  > >> 
  > >> Larry 
  > >> Ga. 
  > >> 
  > >> 
  > >> 
  > >> 
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