Susan, This sounds like it might be leaking clutch cylinder, could be master or slave or may require replacement of both to provide a long term fix. This was one of the problems with my westy when I bought it and the PO had been taken to the cleaners on several attempts to get it fixed. They had actually been charged almost $500 to replace the slave cylinder by the local dealer with incomplete results. I lucked out because the PO wife decided it was a death trap and almost literally gave it away. I replaced the clutch master cylinder myself ($79 from local flaps), even though their records showed it being replaced fairly recently. That was 25k miles ago. Your symptoms are very similar. Best of luck. Have a great vacation. Jim Henry 84 westy. Susan Bernavich wrote: > Beloved List...help! I cannot get "Harold" into first or reverse 4 out > of 5 trys....when he finally goes in ( to put him back in the driveway) > the engine dies as soon as I push the clutch in to stop....was in the > shop...replaced part (100.00) out two days and began the same > routine....vacation end of week....Harold is a 1983 > diesel.....85,000...he has run very well this summer until this began > happening....5 speed manual....Mike Snow or anyone have a clue??? Would > appreciate input...thanx Susan B. |
Please note - During the past 17 years of operation, several gigabytes of
Vanagon mail messages have been archived. Searching the entire collection
will take up to five minutes to complete. Please be patient!
Return to the archives @ gerry.vanagon.com
The vanagon mailing list archives are copyright (c) 1994-2011, and may not be reproduced without the express written permission of the list administrators. Posting messages to this mailing list grants a license to the mailing list administrators to reproduce the message in a compilation, either printed or electronic. All compilations will be not-for-profit, with any excess proceeds going to the Vanagon mailing list.
Any profits from list compilations go exclusively towards the management and operation of the Vanagon mailing list and vanagon mailing list web site.