Listees, The subject describes most of the problem. I installed this week a new LUK clutch kit in my '84 Westfalia. The project included surfacing of the flywheel, the fittings of new throwout bearing, new throwout bearing guide, new pilot bearing, felt seal, spacer, and new CV joint boots and the grease involved.. The "recently-rebuilt" (according to the PO) 091/1 transmission came from an '84 GL donor which I've acquired. The Westy was running "close" to perfectly before the clutch installation and the transmission exchange. I have made certain that the transmission-to-chassis ground connection is shiny, intact and seated.. The connections to the starter are as they were in the installation of the previously perfectly operating starter which I transferred from the Westy. (THe sarter int he donor van is in need of rebuilding. Before dismantling any components, I tagged all the wires and connections. The battery is charged. to capacity. The ignition switch is operating as it has, previously. Yet, the starter just barely "lugs," and gives the impression that the it is not getting enough "juice" to turn the flywheel .... and the engine does not "fire." Does anyone have any suggestions as to how to solve this "no start" problem? Thanks, Tom Hanlon Palm Springs, CA 84 Westfalia |
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