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Subject:Re: clutch takeup
From:Dennis Haynes
Date:Thu, 25 Jun 2015 22:54:45 -0400

If there is an actual change begin by checking the clutch-brake fluid level. The clutch system losing fluid will allow the pedal to travel further until it fails completely. If not hydraulic then something is failing mechanically. Options there include the disc lining separating, clutch fork bending or getting ready to break, pressure plate binding, broken engine to transmission studs, etc. Fix son or keep the towing card handy. 

Dennis
 

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Mike Miller
Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 5:44 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: clutch takeup

Vanners, and oil vanners,
My clutch seems to be catching closer and closer to the floor. Not good for a short legged person.
Any ideas of what this might be and/or how to fix it?
Mike
NorCal Mike who looks at planes as opposed to SoCal Mike who keeps them flying. And Fresno Mike who doesn't believe that they really fly and it's a all a left and right wing plot! And BenT of course.