On Sunday, March 22, 1998 3:07 PM, Tom Young
[SMTP:young@sherlock.SIMS.Berkeley.EDU] wrote:
> Frank:
>
> Same problems here.  I'm not sure of the origin of my clutch, but it's
> Sachs with maybe only 15,000 miles on it.  Replacing it again is on my
> list of "summer projects."
>
>
>
I appreciate all your comments -- basically, we have followed all your
suggestions.  I have replaced engine and tranny mounts recently.  Likewise
a new needle bearing was installed with the most recent new Sachs Canadian
clutch which now has only 2,000 miles.  The flywheel was machined at clutch
installation.  Noticing that the bracket holding the slave cylinder for the
clutch mechanism seemed loose, we replaced it with a new part.  The
hydraulics were checked and no problem was apparent.  The new clutch
chatters as badly as the nearly new one it replaced.  I have checked the
credentials of the mechanics working on beast and they are highly
experienced -- and stumped.

Another local Vanagon is having the same problem since replacing its
original engine with a Canadian rebuilt.  My service manager claims that
they have installed a new "cross-over shaft" in this latter Vanagon.
 Apparently, VW has changed the design of this item and the hope is that
this new part may take care of the problem.  I don't understand what a
"cross-over" shaft is, but I will track results with this other Vanagon and
keep the list posted.

Frank