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Subject:dropping tranny to do clutch
From:pickle vanagon
Date:Mon, 17 May 2010 14:55:15 -0400

It seems I've lost my clutch... can't really shift gears unless both the
engine and vehicle are stopped or if they're both moving.  (It feels like it
hasn't failed 100% yet, but something has gotten really bad really fast).
Hydraulics look and feel fine, so I guess I'm dropping the tranny.  I got a
Sachs clutch kit---might as well change the clutch even if its just the
bearing.

Anyways, any tips on doing this, other than following the manual?  I'm
planning on renting a transmission jack to make things go easier.

Should I be able to get away with having just the rear of the van on ramps?
I don't have a way of supporting all 4 wheels that I feel good about (all
jack stands and ramps I've ever seen warn that they are only suitable to
lift one end of the vehicle while the other is on the ground.)  Also... I
was planning on supporting the engine on jack stands when I drop the
transmission... any better ideas?

Thanks!!!
Wes

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