Date:         Mon, 6 Jan 2003 20:28:15 -0800
Reply-To:     Leon Korkin <korkwood@WSHOST.NET>
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From:         Leon Korkin <korkwood@WSHOST.NET>
Subject:      Re: question about  bad sound when releasing clutch pedal
In-Reply-To:  <20030106.161444.-228371.3.mostd@juno.com>
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Did you install new pilot bearing with clutch?
If not that could be where noise is coming from
Leon
85 Subwageb Cruiseship

1/6/03 2:13:38 PM, David Most <mostd@JUNO.COM> wrote:

>Before asking my question, I should say that I just drove 3000 uneventful
>miles during the last two weeks, so my '87 camper is doing well in
>general.
>
>Meanwhile, however, I've noticed a grinding/gurgling sound (coming from
>the rear somewhere) when releasing the clutch pedal.  The sound is not
>audible when the pedal is completely depressed, but as I start to lift my
>foot in either first gear or reverse, the grinding/gurgling begins.  The
>sound diminishes as I raise my foot, and it seems to be gone once my foot
>is off of the pedal.  The sound could be happening in other gears, but if
>this is the case, the engine noise prevents me from detecting any
>grinding.  Do any of you have any ideas what this sound might be?
>
>The clutch was replaced 10,000 miles ago, and I'm a gentle driver.  The
>transmission has not been serviced for at least four years.  It should
>also be noted that other than the sound, I'm experiencing NO
>shifting/driving/running problems.
>
>Please let me know if any other information would be useful, and thank
>you all, in advance, for your assistance.
>
>David
>'87 GL camper
>186k
>
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