Yes, it makes bad clunking noise even in neutral as soon as I start to
release the pedal. It's only as good as a core now.

David

--- Scott Daniel - Shazam  <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:

>
> I thought of the CV joint too at first, but your description made it sound
> more trans-like,
> And 'generally' clutch noises occur from pushing the clutch pedal down, not
> when the pedal is up.
> If it's noisy in neutral with the clutch pedal not depressed, that sure does
> sound like a trans issue all right.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> David Kao
> Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2007 7:37 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: AMC Cylinder Head Question
>
> Mark, the transmission will make noise even in neutral if I try to let
> go the clutch pedal. I think it is not the CV joints. A broken clutch?
> I can depress the clutch, start the engine and shift. But as soon as
> I try to release the pedal (even in neutral) it makes the clunking
> noise. I wonder if it is the clutch because I only need to let go about
> half way of the pedal to hear thew noise.
>
> David
>
>
> --- Mark Drillock <mdrillock@COX.NET> wrote:
>
> > When something like this happens, it is very often a CV axle problem and
> > not a problem with the tranny. Sometimes the bolts work loose and after
> > only one or 2 are left they snap. Have someone put it in gear and let
> > the clutch out while holding down the brake pedal. Then you get down and
> > look closely at the tranny side flanges, one at a time. If you see
> > ANYTHING moving it likely means a CV or axle problem.
> >
> > Mark
> >
> > David Kao wrote:
> >
> > > I did not mention, my 84 Vanagon broke its transmission last week.
> > > I heard a loud snap from the rear, like breaking an axle and I lost
> > > power to move forward. It was in first gear trying to move into another
> > > street on a right turn. I can still shift back and forth to every gear
> > > including reverse. But As soon as I try to let go the clutch pedal I
> > > can hear noise from the transmission. So the transmission is toast.
> > > I have one used cheap spare that I can replace. But once the engine
> > > and the transmission is dropped I have a decision to make between a
> > > real quality rebuild or a cheap one by myself. .............
> >
>
>
>
>
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