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Date:         Mon, 05 Sep 94 17:14 PDT
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From:         Scott Harvey                         <CNETSAH@mvs.oac.ucla.edu>
Subject:      Re: Creaking clutch

Mine does the same but only in cold weather (for CA that's below 60 degrees).

-Scott. '81 'falia '76 '2002

> For some time now the clutch pedal in my '79 Bus > creaks, groans, and feels (especially if you're > taking off in first) like there are little notches > catching it. The clutch itself seems to be in > good adjustment, but I did it again anyway. Also > soaked the pedal assembly with WD-40 (helped for a > while) penetrating oil (ditto) then cleaned it & lubed > it all up again. Now it's creaking and "notching" > again. Advice from ace mechanics, cheerful crackpots > and all others earnestly sought. BTW, the clutch is > fairly new (30K) and I take good care of it... > > Thanks. > > Mike Wright > Ackworth, Iowa > 68 Camper; 79 Bus


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