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Subject:Re: Creaking clutch
From:Scott Harvey
Date:Mon, 05 Sep 94 17:14 PDT

Mine does the same but only  in cold weather (for CA that's below
60 degrees).

-Scott.
'81 'falia
'76 '2002

> For some time now the clutch pedal in my '79 Bus
> creaks, groans, and feels (especially if you're
> taking off in first) like there are little notches
> catching it.  The clutch itself seems to be in
> good adjustment, but I did it again anyway.  Also
> soaked the pedal assembly with WD-40 (helped for a
> while) penetrating oil (ditto) then cleaned it & lubed
> it all up again.  Now it's creaking and "notching"
> again.  Advice from ace mechanics, cheerful crackpots
> and all others earnestly sought.  BTW, the clutch is
> fairly new (30K) and I take good care of it...
>
> Thanks.
>
> Mike Wright
> Ackworth, Iowa
> 68 Camper; 79 Bus