Date:         Sun, 24 Mar 2002 20:03:45 -0500
Reply-To:     Tim Hannink <tjhannink@EARTHLINK.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Tim Hannink <tjhannink@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: clutch play
Comments: To: Joe Pallen <jrpallen@MOSCOW.COM>
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The play is probably due to a wear on the pin and the corresponding hole in
the pedal assembly, especially if it has been squeaking for a while.
Getting to it requires the removal of the fascia (dashboard) and the pedal
assembly. It is possible to remove the pedal assembly without disconnecting
any hydraulic lines. If you go to the bottom of the following page:
http://home.earthlink.net/~tjhannink/drivetrain.htm, I have a write up on
what the problem with my van was and how I fixed it. I  could have also
bought a new clutch pedal and pin from the dealer or had the elongated hole
in the pedal welded and re-drilled.

Good luck,

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

-----Original Message-----
From:   Joe Pallen [SMTP:jrpallen@MOSCOW.COM]
Sent:   Sunday, March 24, 2002 7:16 PM
To:     vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject:        clutch play

Reference Clutch Controls Drawing in Bently page 30 (30.8)

Just had the clutch master cylinder replaced and the mechanic said there
was
about a 1/2 inch play in the rod that comes out of the master cylinder and
connects to the clutch pedal (which I have verified). The bently calls for
.5mm max. and to adjust it with the Clevis.  It also says to access this by
removing the instrument panel.  I've tried to access by removing the
instrument panel, the fuse/relay panel, and steering wheel cover, but I
still could not figure out how to get to it to make the adjustment.

My questions are how serious is the 1/2 play in the rod?  And, just how
does
one get to the Clevis to make the adjustment and take a look at the pin to
see what kind of shape it is in?

Thanks,

--Joe
86 syncro --Fritz