Date:         Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:05:08 -0800
Reply-To:     Jeff Schwaia <vw.doka@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jeff Schwaia <vw.doka@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: clutch question
Comments: To: Joel VanderKwaak <joelvanderkwaak@GMAIL.COM>
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Joel,

Sounds like clutch hydraulics.  Either a clutch master or slave cylinder is
going bad.  Not a bad idea to replace both if one is bad.  Although, the
clutch master is a pain to replace compared to the slave.

Cheers,

Jeff


-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Joel VanderKwaak
Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2011 3:35 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: clutch question

Hey all,

Last summer I installed a rebuilt syncro trasaxle + brand new HD Luk
clutch kit into my 91 Multivan. And all was well with the world.

This past week, while stopped at a light, clutch pedal pressed, the
van jerked forward, and engine stalled. Today, I had a similar
experience in the In 'n Out drive through, and it was difficult to get
the van back into gear until I rolled backwards a bit (should have
seen the look on the driver behind me :) ).

In any case, where should I look 1st? Does this sound like a clutch or
transaxle issue? Is there anything to check that doesn't involve
pulling everything apart?

Thanks

Joel