Date:         Mon, 21 Feb 2000 08:56:44 -0800
Reply-To:     gholst@RAMBUS.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Grant Holst <gholst@RAMBUS.COM>
Organization: Rambus inc.
Subject:      Re: Clutch Release Shaft Removal
Comments: To: Dana Morphew <kdm@whidbey.com>
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Dana Morphew wrote:
>
> Ken, removing that 'pivot bolt' didn't help the possibility of getting
> the shaft out.  Looks like all the bushings and seals on the clutch
> lever side need to come out, so I decided there isn't enough play to
> warrant doing it.  The forks don't show much wear either.  I was going
> to remove the shaft to clean it all and regrease (MoS2 or lithium?).
> New release bearing & clips, rear oil seal, guide sleeve looks fine, and
> that segment looks like it should be ready to go.
>
> -Dana-


Dana,
Do you have clutch shudder, is that why you're concerned
about the bushings? My Eurospec'd '85 has the dreaded clutch
shudder when cold. It has a new flywheel, clutch, pressure
plate and throwout bearing. Not sure if my bushings are
the problem or if it's the tranny mount.