Date:         Mon, 28 Oct 2002 13:53:20 -0600
Reply-To:     Jon Joyce <okartguy@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jon Joyce <okartguy@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Clutch release problems- '81 Aircooled
Comments: To: tomyoung1@ATTBI.COM
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>So you're saying that with this first attempt to start you leave the
>transmission in gear, press the clutch pedal down, the clutch pedal feels
>just like it always does, (i.e., normal resistance of the throw-out bearing
>against the pressure plate fingers), but when you turn over the engine the
>vehicle "jumps" because the clutch is engaged and the car in gear?

Yup, that's exactly what's happening. The clutch master cylinder was
replaced with a new unit about three months ago, but I didn't replace the
slave cylinder as it looked okay at the time. Maybe the cold weather thing
is just a coincidence? Thanks for all the help, guys...

JJ

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