----- Original Message ----- From: wolzphoto@att.net To: aatransaxle Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2007 11:24 AM Subject: Re: 1985 Vanagon - manual trans. - jerky ride ?
Daryl,
I'm at work, so can't respond to the list. If you have a moment, pass along that the jerkyness in third gear is most likely a Throttle Position Sensor adjustment problem.
Thanks,
Karl Wolz
-------------- Original message from aatransaxle <daryl@AATRANSAXLE.COM>: --------------
> I have seen many throwout bearing cross shafts (inside the bell housing) > that are worn badly and are crooked to boot... > An eneven shaft can cause some chatter. I resurface and level them out > typically. > ..And don't ever use a cheeeep aftermarket crossshaft...They are soft and > wear out in a year..Good used or dealer new only... > Daryl of AA Transaxle > (425) 788-4070 > aatransaxle.com > > On Tue, 8 May 2007 09:30:11 -0700, Larry Word > wrote: > > > >>My daily driver has begun to bouce when I engage the clutch: at reverse > >> and 1st only mostly? > >> > >> My clutch is only 2 yrs. old and was good quality when installed so any > > ideas. > >> > >> You can usually drop clutch fast and avoid the bounce but it's bound to > > be tough > >> on my pilot bearing? > >> > >> Also....trying to travel constant speed in third is jerky also. If I'm > > on the gas, it's smooth > >> but if I let off gas, it's jerky..... > >> > >> How do you check a Vanagon's engine mounts, trans. mounts, etc.??? > >> > >> Larry > >> Ga. > >> > >> > >> > >> > >>--------------------------------- > >>Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell? > >> Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos. |
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