Date:         Mon, 17 May 2010 13:07:19 -0600
Reply-To:     Tom Buese <tombuese@COMCAST.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Tom Buese <tombuese@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: dropping tranny to do clutch
Comments: To: pickle vanagon <greenvanagon@GMAIL.COM>
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On May 17, 2010, at 12:55 PM, pickle vanagon wrote:

> It seems I've lost my clutch... can't really shift gears unless both
> the
> engine and vehicle are stopped or if they're both moving.  (It feels
> like it
> hasn't failed 100% yet, but something has gotten really bad really
> fast).
> Hydraulics look and feel fine, so I guess I'm dropping the tranny.

Does that mean you have checked/topped off the brake fluid resevoir on
the dash also?

YMMV,

Mr. BZ-just saying/checking


>  I got a
> Sachs clutch kit---might as well change the clutch even if its just
> the
> bearing.
>
> Anyways, any tips on doing this, other than following the manual?  I'm
> planning on renting a transmission jack to make things go easier.
>
> Should I be able to get away with having just the rear of the van on
> ramps?
> I don't have a way of supporting all 4 wheels that I feel good about
> (all
> jack stands and ramps I've ever seen warn that they are only
> suitable to
> lift one end of the vehicle while the other is on the ground.)
> Also... I
> was planning on supporting the engine on jack stands when I drop the
> transmission... any better ideas?
>
> Thanks!!!
> Wes