Skip to main content
Gerry | Vanagon
Checking account...
← vanagon.com home · Continue the discussion in the forum
VanagonEuroVan
Subject:clutch issue or hydraulics issue
From:Jimmy Johnston
Date:Tue, 13 Dec 2016 09:08:16 -0500

Hello all,
My 1991 GL with a 2.2 Subaru + a Manual Transmission has been having a
shifting issue as in I've been having trouble getting into gear.  The
clutch kit is about 8 years old. Transmission was rebuilt 3 years ago.

Last night when driving, it was a real struggle to get into 1st and 2nd
second gears when the van was running.  I had to slam the sucker in there,
if that makes sense. Additionally, I've been getting some clutch chatter...

I can shift through all gears when not moving and the engine off.

If memory serves me right, this sounds like a pilot bearing/clutch issue
vs. a bad master and or slave cylinder.

Before I get to tearing things apart, I just wanted to confirm my thinking
that I'm likely dealing with a clutch/pilot bearing issue.

Thoughts and guidance appreciated

Thanks,
Jimmy
Wilmington, NC

Have something to add on this topic today? Revive this thread in the forum »