Date:         Mon, 31 Mar 97 05:41:57 UT
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         "Dennis Haynes" <dhaynes57@msn.com>
Subject:      RE: leak

You blew up the disk or pressure plate.  If disc, the cause was a bad pilot 
bearing or worn out main shaft.  Also, make sure clutch was not a Chinese 
special.  I've had a few fail on me in a short time.  I only use Sachs or LUK 
now.  Especially in a Syncro.  To all getting clutch work done,  you want to 
see the boxes the parts came in.  Most suppliers are now getting junk clutches 
for many cars.  Even Beck Arnley is passing some junk.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
>From:	vanagon@lenti.med.umn.edu  On Behalf Of Syncronaut@aol.com
Sent:	Sunday, March 30, 1997 12:31 AM
To:	Multiple recipients of list
Subject:	Re: leak

Well I went to get gramma  for a early easter dinner . I have to work
tommorrow 
an the way back the syncro broke down  .  The van was running great the
levels were perfect  and although I still saw some drips under the sync i
keep going     only drove about 10 miles . What happened is I heard a bang
and the clutch broke  
SYMPTOMS
1} clutch popped to top with my foot on it 
2}  a big bang   and something banged under the van
3}engine keeped running but the van froze     would'nt move 
4}  clutch petal would not depress
5} checked engine and under van    everythin looked fine 
6}  had to fight ti get AAA to flat bed to Hendricks   he said hook was fine
as long as all 4 wheels touched the ground
7}  new clutch    7 months  5,000 miles  dealer installed   if it is the
clutch cylinder
    would it still be under warranty 
8}   what happened   what do you guys think is the problem?????
    SYNCRONAUT