Try bleeding the clutch hydraulics. We had similar clutch problems that went away with a simple flush / bleed to get the air out of the system. Gary ----- Original Message ----- From: Martin Jara <MLJara@LBL.GOV> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday, September 07, 2000 6:06 PM Subject: Westy clutch problem
> Howdy, > > Experiencing clutch problems in my '86 Westy. It feels like the clutch > is not fully disengaging when fully depressed. Grinds big time into > reverse even at dead stop on completely flat surface. Also have to > double-clutch to shift both up and down thru the gears. Less than 3K > miles on new transmission and clutch/plate. Any suggestions? > > Thanks in advance, Marty > > -- > 1986 Westfalia GL > 1991 Mazda Miata > |
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