Date:         Mon, 10 Jun 1996 14:03:26 -0700
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Bren Smith <bren@ccnet.com>
Subject:      RE: Replace Clutch?

>Even if you feel a difference in the amount of pressure it takes to
>flex the springs, it's hard to say how much difference it takes to
>make a decision. Personally, I say that if you feel ANY difference,
>or see any noticable wear in the disc, then go ahead and replace the
>entire clutch: Pressure plate, disc, throwout bearing, and pilot bearing.
>And take off the flywheel and bring it to a machine shop for resurfacing--
>your new clutch will be smooth as silk if you do this. If you don't, it
>may chatter whenever you let up the clutch pedal, announcing to all the
>world that you're a lazy cheapskate (resurfacing costs around $25 here).

Steve,

In my newly acquired '76 DC, I get the chattering clutch but only when in
reverse gear. All 4 forward speeds work with no chattering whatsoever. I
know that I need to go through and completely replace at some point, but
why is only reverse affected?

Cheers,

Bren


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Bren Smith        | 4 Orinda Way, Bld. C | 510/253-3048 tel | '76 Crew Cab
Dantz Development | Orinda, CA 94563     | 510/253-9099 fax | bren@ccnet.com
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Aller aux toilettes sans faire de bruit, c'est comme jouer de la trompette
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