In a message dated 9/1/03 8:47:28 PM Mountain Daylight Time, dan@HOBBYETC.COM writes: > Hi! > > My camper has developed a "whir" when the clutch pedal is depressed. The > noise is most pronounced when the gear selector is in neutral, but it will > make the noise in gear as well. > > You would never know there was a problem if you could stay in gear all the > time. > > What do I need to do, and how soon do I need to do it? > > Thanks, > > Dan Brideau > '85 Westfalia - 4 speed manual Hi Dan, Sounds like the throw-out bearing to me. Also possibly the transmission shaft pilot bushing.( that fits in the fly wheel) A regular clutch job will take care of all of this. Approximately $600. Or better yet, do it yourself! Clutch Plate, Pressure Plate, Flywheel Resurfacing, Pilot bushing, Throw out Bearing. What am I forgetting? Maybe rebuilding the CV Joints. Change your Manual Trans oil to Redline MT-90! Grease all of the shifter connections. Oh, it NEVER ends! :) About a 12 hr (first time) job. best of luck, John C. SLC, UT |
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