>Got a phone call from dealer's shop about the van just now. Aside from no >power at the shop due to the storm, they believe that something in the clutch >broke, and have to drop the tranny to "look and see". Current estimate is >$360 to Remove and Replace, possibly another $290 parts for clutch and stuff.
Dealer prices? Ouch. Call around a LOT, especially to small aftermarket parts places. I bought clutch parts for an '80 Vanagon a few months ago. Got prices around $200-250 from several places for all four pieces (disc, plate, T/O bearing, Pilot bearing, and then found them at World Parts Depot (619) 275-4240 here in San Diego, for $115. All German parts, from Sachs. I didn't bother asking VW dealers for prices. Of course, I don't know if this clutch will suit your application-- what year is your van? Steve Maher smaher@gi.com '80 V6anagon '71 VW Transporter
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