Yeah man, ask away ALL you want.
There's guys and gals on her just dyin' to answer your questions.
But don't say any bad 4 letter words.  Some folks'll get tweaked. 

On the throw out fork - 
Lube the pivot points for the cross shaft in the bell housing really well
with spray synthetic grease.  Till it pivots very smoothly. 
Lube the tips of the forks where the throw out brg touches it - I use black
slimy moly grease there.
Lube the 'guide tube' ...the thing the TOB slides on. There's a groove
inside the TOB to retain grease. 
And be very particular about the pilot bearing and especially some dust seal
for the pilot bearing.
There's a ring that retains a felt seal for waterboxers - I've found lots of
those little metal rings missing on waterboxer flywheels, and thus no dust
shield for the bearing, and clutch dust ate the pilot bearing out in only a
few years. 
Scott
www.turbovans.com 

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Jake de Villiers
Sent: Friday, October 26, 2007 1:01 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Would like some advice, re: clutch release bearing

That's what we're here for;  its a big learning circle.   :)

On 10/26/07, vanagonvw <ac.vanagon@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Jake de Villiers wrote:
> > It should be fine John, especially if you're planning to replace it in
> > a year.  As long as its been working quietly and smoothly it's good.
> > Does it spin nicely with your fingers?  Okay.
> >
> > I would make sure that the release fork pivots are lubricated and
> > free-moving and put it all back together.
> >
>
> Thanks Jake, that makes sense. I appreciate you taking the time to help.
>
> I am in the midst of tearing into the engine, a little at a time, and
> will probably be bugging folks a lot for what will appear to be simple
> questions. Hoping I don't overstay my welcome :-)
>
> Much obliged.
>
> John
>

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