I've got a Dennis Haynes hitch on the back of my van. That sucker's mounted
woth three BIG bolts to the frame on each side. It is hell for stout and
has saved me more than a few times, otherwise I probably would have engine
mount/clutch chatter seversl times over. If you are going to add a hitch,
make sure its a good one like the Haynes Hitch. I've had that hitch quite a
while no and it has served well. I really like the way it is anchored so
securely to the frame.

John

On Dec 22, 2016 20:22, "Dennis Haynes" <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:

Was that one of those tow hitches that attaches to the engine carrier for
support? If so possible the carrier moved and sheared the rear mounts.
Also, was it towed? Flatbed operators love to hook the chains to the rear
carrier. That will often bend it back and also shear the mounts.

It is common for a clutch to have chatter problems more pronounced in
reverse. Different ratio, direction change etc. However with the hydraulic
clutch the effect of lose or worn mounts is somewhat cancelled out. A bad
transmission input shaft or pinion bearing can also cause this effect.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
thewestyman
Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2016 3:18 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Shuddering clutch

Hi to all again,

I got this van after it had an accident in the back.  The engine was saved
by the towing unit, but the rear hatch was hit and the area where it locks
was pushed in bad.
Now, as I try to reverse it, shudders like nothing I’ve ever seen.  Yet,
going forward, has no such syndrome at all.
So, I was hoping, some of you might know exactly what it is.
Anyone?

Best wishes to all,
Zoltan