On Nov 29, 2011, at 4:34 PM, Joel VanderKwaak wrote:

> Last summer I installed a rebuilt syncro trasaxle + brand new HD Luk
> clutch kit into my 91 Multivan. And all was well with the world.

With my Subaru 2.2 installation I had the same clutch installed. It lasted
about 9 months. I (stupidly) had another of the same installed and by
the time that 2.2 was taken out, I had to have a KEP Stage II put in,
and that has been good for the last 3+ years. Both those LUK's
lasted me just under a year or there abouts.
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> In any case, where should I look 1st? Does this sound like a clutch or
> transaxle issue? Is there anything to check that doesn't involve
> pulling everything apart?

I would suggest checking your hydraulic fluid level in the dash gauge
cluster, and do a bleed at the slave "just to be sure". It's more than likely
that the newest part in that system is not the culprit, but that proved to
NOT be true in my case example, above.

I'm pretty sure that it is recommended to use a vacuum bleeder. The
brake-bleed method apparently is not recommended, despite the
Haynes manual say that it "doesn't matter".

bob