Thanks Dennis.

Thankfully I have a spare cross shaft and bushings. The other cross
shaft is in much better shape and has "identical" welds. I don't see
any cracks and welds. Arms don't show wear like ones in pics.

Didn't realize they were only good for one or two clutch jobs.

I almost left the shaft etc. alone, but could feel play at outer
bushing, and could see "ring" of clutch slave bracket wearing where
clutch operating arm was rubbing.

The cross shaft metal is soft, but looks identical to one I bought new
not long ago. I trust the vendor and he swore that it was the better
quality aftermarket part. I didn't ask where it came from.

Were the Brazilian cross shafts yellow in colour?

Neil.

On Mon, Apr 5, 2010 at 8:24 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:
> That wear is normal and is a cause of clutch chattering. It is also common
> for the forks to break of the cross shaft. Looking at the lack of weld it is
> possible that shaft is a low cost Brazilian replacement. Very soft cold
> rolled steel.
>
> While this points should be lubed do not count on that lasting forever. The
> shaft seems to last for one or maybe two clutch jobs. This should always be
> inspected during a clutch job.
>
> Dennis
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> neil n
> Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 1:01 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Clutch Cross Shaft Arm Wear. Abnormal? PICS
>
> Hi all.
>
> Transmission would catch slightly in all gears. Pulled it, and TOB
> appeared to be installed incorrectly. It appeared loose. (at time, I
> also suspected poor clutch hydraulics. He said hoping transmission is
> ok! � :)
>
> Are these wear points on each arm normal high mileage wear? If not, do
> they indicate an incorrectly installed TOB?
>
> http://tinyurl.com/ykd8co9
>
> http://tinyurl.com/yhyvdg8
>
> Neil.
>
>
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>
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