Date:         Tue, 22 Oct 2013 09:57:09 -0500
Reply-To:     ralph meyermann <ralphmeyermann@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         ralph meyermann <ralphmeyermann@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Noisy transaxle??
Comments: To: mark drillock <mdrillock@cox.net>
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Pretty sure that my input shaft bearing is loose/going out, but I think
there are other worn parts that need attention.

Velma 82 1.9L AAZ td westy
On Oct 22, 2013 9:54 AM, "mark drillock" <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote:

> When your foot is OFF the clutch pedal, the input/pilot shaft turns at the
> same speed as the crank/flywheel. Thus the bearing in between them is not
> being asked to do anything at that time. Since you said it makes the noise
> when your foot is off the pedal it shouldn't be this bearing. You have an
> internal tranny bearing going out. The 091 tranny can make bearing noises
> for a long time and still work. On the other hand it could fail suddenly at
> any time. I have experienced both with my AAZ powered vans.
>
> Mark
>
> ralph meyermann wrote:
>
>> It seems like just a bit more noise than an input shaft bearing should
>> make, if I raise the rpm and the engine drowns it out? I think there are
>> more issues that need attention inside the transaxle.
>>
>> Velma 82 1.9L AAZ td westy
>> On Oct 22, 2013 7:53 AM, "Larry Alofs" <lalofs@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> I push in the clutch and
>>
>>> keep
>>>>
>>>>> the
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> engine rpm there is a big noise reduction? There is also some noise I
>>>>>>>
>>>>>> hear
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Idling in neutral that goes away when I push in the clutch (New throw
>>>>>>>
>>>>>> out
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> and pilot bearings).Are Vanagon 4 speeds noisy? I have yet to ride
>>>>>>>
>>>>>> in a
>>>>
>>>>> Vanagon other than my own to compare with, I believe I need that to
>>>>>>>
>>>>>> know
>>>>
>>>>> for sure.
>>>>>>> Velma 82 1.9L AAZ td westy
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