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Subject:Re: clutch issue or hydraulics issue
From:OlRivrRat
Date:Tue, 13 Dec 2016 10:26:15 -0700

1st > take a look @ the Clutch Slave Mount to be sure that it is not Moving

due to being Loose or Broken & Do Be Sure that there is Sufficient Movement of the

Slaves Arm when the Peddle is depressed as it may simply need a Good Bleeding ~

                                                        ORR ~ DeanB

        & by the way ~ If your Tranny was out 3Yrs ago why is your Clutch not 3Yrs

Old instead of 8 ~ Maybe not many miles I suppose ~

On 13 Dec , 2016, at 7:08 AM, Jimmy Johnston wrote:

> 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

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