Thanks all for the suggestions. I'll start with the hydraulics, like
many of  you suggested. I believe have some of the parts on the ol'
shelf already, in case they're needed ;)

On Tue, Nov 29, 2011 at 4:28 PM, Robert Stevens <mtbiker62@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> 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.
>
>
> 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