Date:         Sun, 26 Aug 2001 14:47:20 -0700
Reply-To:     Michael Snow <mwsnow@HOME.COM>
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From:         Michael Snow <mwsnow@HOME.COM>
Subject:      Re: clutch shudder
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I haven't seen anyone else mention this.  The clutch release lever has 2
fingers that like to wear unevenly.  When this happens, the throwout
bearing puts uneven pressure on the clutch spring.  Over the long term,
it causes damage to the clutch and the motor mounts from the obvious
shudder.  The bearing surface of the release lever fingers is induction
hardened at the factory.  When it is worn down, it's time for replacement.

Mike Snow


James T. wrote:
> Ok, another question about clutch shudder - I only seem to have problms in
> reverse - they come and go - but when it does shudder, the whole van jumps
> around and it feels like you are on some sort of amusement ride. Clutch is
> about 10K old . . . .
> Anybody got any
> ideas?
>
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