Neil,

Another thing you can do is place your hand on the rod and lever with someone actuating the clutch.  You should be able to feel the creak.

So you may just need to clean and lube that ball and socket.

Good Luck!

-Dick-

----- Original Message -----
From: Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Sent: Mon, 26 Jun 2017 13:10:31 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Re: Video of Noise at Clutch Operating Lever. Help Diagnose              Please?

Thanks Dick.

Something I meant to mention. My FTE slave cylinder has a plastic
socket which appears longer than the metal OEM type.

image of FTE slave cylinder

http://www.van-cafe.com/shop/images/251.721.263.l.jpg

Image of slave cylinder with metal socket:
http://spareautoparts.eu/images/43/1800470.jpg

I will check all parts concerned though and appreciate the direction
toward that socket. My worst fear is that damage has occurred at
collar on clutch housing where the slave bracket fits over.

Neil.

On 6/25/17, Dick Wong <sailingfc@dslextreme.com> wrote:

> It looks/sounds like the piston cup is rubbing on the actuator arm.  Here is
> a picture of the setup on my Syncro.  Notice I have a larger gap between the
> end of the piston and the arm.  Check to see if you still have a "ball" at
> the end of the lever arm. https://goo.gl/photos/NwThZowFf2gbbXRX6
>
> Good Luck!
>
> -Dick-

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