Date:         Tue, 9 Oct 2001 22:51:18 -0400
Reply-To:     Timothy Hannink <tjhannink@EARTHLINK.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Timothy Hannink <tjhannink@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: adjusting clutch master cylinder pushrod
Comments: To: Mike Kozak <kozakmike1@HOTMAIL.COM>
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If I was going to try to adjust the pushrod in place, I would remove the
clutch master cylinder mounting bolts and move it as far to one site as
possible, then use a channel lock pliers or the old sink basin wrench to
loosen the locknut on the pushrod. You might have to turn the pushrod itself
if you can't reach the locknut with a wrench.. I would keep loosening
(lengthening) the pushrod 4-5 turns, reinstall the clutch master cylinder,
test, re-adjust if necessary and re-tighten the locknut.

Has it been squeaking or creaking before? How many miles are on it? I found
that the pivot point on the pedal itself had elongated by 1/4" and ended up
installing a bushing in the pedal pivot point and a new pin. I have details
of this on the drivetrain page of my website
http://home.earthlink.net/~tjhannink/

The bad news is, you have to remove the dash and fascia to get to the pedal
assembly. The good news is that the pedal assembly can be removed without
disconnecting any of the hydraulic lines to the clutch and brake master
cylinders.

The infiltration of cold air  is due to the deterioration of the seals
inside the heater plenum. You can pull the dash and fascia, split the heater
plenum and replace the seals.


Tim Hannink
Goldibox - 1987 Westfalia Camper, Wolfsburg Edition
Winter Park, Florida
http://home.earthlink.net/~tjhannink/


----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Kozak" <kozakmike1@HOTMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2001 10:15 PM
Subject: adjusting clutch master cylinder pushrod


> Greetings,   I get a clunk everytime I push the clutch pedal and have been
> trying to adjust the master cylinder pushrod screw adjustment thang but am
> having a heck of a time getting a wrench on it.  Is there some trick to
> making this adjustment?  It's an 87 westy.
>
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