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Subject:Re: Clutch Play
From:Stuart MacMillan
Date:Mon, 24 May 1999 13:19:38 -0700

Mark,

There is no adjustment, the hydraulic clutch on Vanagons is
self-adjusting.  Possibilities for your problem: Still air in the system
(try pressure or suction bleeding, bad T/O bearing, worn fork or clutch
pedal bearing points, or even a bad master or slave--sometimes fluid can
go right past the cups in the master if they are badly worn and not leak
out.

"Mark A. Williamson" wrote:
>
> Hello All.
>
> Lately it has occurred to me that I need to push the clutch pedal much
> closer to the floor to disengage it.  Conversely, it seems like now it
> barely leaves the floor before engaging.  I have bled the clutch (and brake)
> line after replacing the hydraulic fluid.  There are no obvious leaks in the
> line anywhere (nor is there a need to top up the fluid reservoir).  I
> believe the "play" in the clutch can be adjusted, but it seems like the
> clutch master cylinder is just a little harder to get at than world peace.
>
> Does anyone have a good/bad tale to tell me regarding this type of
> adjustment?  If either the master or slave cylinder requires rebuilding, is
> there a way to make that determination before the fact?
>
> TIA
> --
> Mark A. Williamson
> Denver, CO
> 88 Wolfsburg Weekender (135K)

--
Stuart MacMillan
Manager, Case Program
800-909-8244 ext 208

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