Assuming the linkage is not binding and functioning properly, might there be a problem with the pilot bearing that sits at the end of the crankshaft? I'm not a professional mechanic but it could cause difficult shifting and you didn't mention changing the pilot bearing out. It should always be changed. Just my thoughts. 87 Vanagon GL 7 pass 90 Jetta TD Claudio Cella ----- Original Message ----- From: "Vanagon Man" <vgonman@MSN.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2003 4:04 AM Subject: Stiff shifting in 86 syncro
> Here is the deal bought the car earlier this year from a listee. Bad > clutch. Replaced clutch, and fired it up. Real stiff shifting. > > Now when i did the clutch, I pulled the transmission, installed clutch (his > release bearing was literally melted and sideways in there...............it > apparently broke a clip) new clutch slave cylinder, bled system, and have > good clutch now. But of course now it is real stiff shifting. So stiff in > fact that i really can't road test it.............we just drove it around a > big parking lot. > > Any ideas and or suggestions? > > Adam P > Charleston,SC Coburn, WV > 81 Westy "The Brick " > 70 Single Cab "Whitey" > 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" > 73 Transporter (STILL at paint shop) > 1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg > 1976 Transporter (New CA bus) > 1974 412 "Goldmember" > Used Vanagon Parts for sale (mostly aircooled) > |
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