Date:         Fri, 27 Feb 2004 04:15:56 -0800
Reply-To:     TJ Hannink <tjhannink@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         TJ Hannink <tjhannink@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Clutch Pedal Funk - Worn Pedal/Clevis Linkage
Comments: To: James V <tornadored@EARTHLINK.NET>
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James V <tornadored@EARTHLINK.NET> wrote:

So, has anyone had this problem, and if so what it the repair? Should I
just replace the clevis/pin? List vendors don't appear to sell the parts,
is it a dealer item?



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I fixed mine when I bought my camper four years ago. The clevis pin and the corresponding hole in the clutch pedal were worn. I ended up enlarging the hole on the pedal and fitting an oil-less bronze bushing in its place, then using a shouldered bolt instead of the pivot pin. You can also weld the hole closed, re-drill the pedal and install a new pin.

And, AFAIK, I need to pull the dash to reach the pedal assembly, yeah? It
may be possible from the bottom w/ mirrors and monkey arms... But I think
I'd go nuts.


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Yes, you need to pull the dash. Don't disconnect the master cylinder hydraulic lines though, they will flex enough to allow you to remove it from the brake booster.

Anything else I should replace/rebuild while I'm at it?



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Check the wiper arms and relubricate them. Check all the firewall seals in front of the instrument panel. Re-seal the heater/air distribution box.

Good luck,




TJ Hannink
Goldibox - 1987 Vanagon Camper, Wolfsburg Edition
Winter Park, Florida
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