Dan, You may just for giggles change out the 4 rear rubber engine mounts. They get mushy and tend to allow wind up on the drive line and clutch chatter. More so when hot. I changed them on my 85 and it made a difference. I dont think its too big of a job you support the engine and pull the cross member. Doug
----- Original Message ----- From: "-- Dan Roberts" <DanielCRoberts@AOL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Monday, April 19, 2004 10:58 AM Subject: Will the clutch survive the trip on 89 Westy?
> I'm in Wisconsin and will be traveling to Portand, then to various parts in > the NW. My Westy (ENU) is running great despite 149,000 original miles. The > engine uses a little oil but I seem to have stabilized oil usage and, again, it > runs very well. No blue smoke, decent pickup, climbs hills without complaint > and has never broken down during its 11 months with me. However, the clutch has > been shuddering occassionally for about 6 months. It too is original. I will > eventually replace it but wonder if I can expect to make this next trip (about > 6,500 miles total) or might put the clutch out of commission and me possibly > in the middle of nowhere. > > Note that I have not had to double clutch and experience no loss of power due > to the clutch. So, am I reasonable safe for another 6,500 miles or should I > sell my soul and hire a clutch job? Doing it myself is probably out of the > question until I have more experience. > > Your comments will, as always, be most helpful. > > Dan Roberts |
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