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Date:         Thu, 7 Sep 2000 19:22:02 -0400
Reply-To:     Gary Stearns <gstearns@SPRINTMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Gary Stearns <gstearns@SPRINTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Westy clutch problem

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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