Date:         Tue, 2 Sep 2003 13:00:00 EDT
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From:         "John C..." <Trvlr2001@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: transmission? - whiring sound w/clutch pedal
Comments: cc: dan@HOBBYETC.COM
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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