Russell Talbot wrote: > > Over new years I'll be going on a bit of a road trip, and figure I should make > sure the van is in good health, so I brought it by the mechanic again and asked > more about why he thought the clutch needed replacing. Hopefully I can pass on > the jist of what he was saying even though I don't know if I fully understand or > buy it. He said that when the clutch pedal is pressed, that force pushes > against the driveshaft which is held in place inside the engine block with a > half moon. This spot is not particularly strong, so the more pressure that is > placed on it, the more likely it is to give out. and wreck all sorts of havoc in > the engine. Russell, I'm reminded of an old saying: If you can't dazzle 'em with brilliance, baffle 'em with "bullstuff". Larry |
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