Date:         Mon, 23 Mar 1998 14:30:39 -0800
Reply-To:     vince_pappalardo@OM.CV.HP.COM
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From:         vince_pappalardo@OM.CV.HP.COM
Subject:      Re: Vanagon clutch chatter
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     My clutch used to chatter before I replace the transmission (the
     fourth gear went out) and clutch.  I used all Sachs parts and am OEM
     pilot bushing and throw out bearing.  I also resurfaced the flywheel.
     I no longer have the chatter.

     Vince.
     '85 Westy, GL

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     Date:    Fri, 20 Mar 1998 22:56:10 -0700
     From:    Gary Shea <shea@GTSDESIGN.COM>
     Subject: Re: Vanagon clutch chatter

     On Fri, 20 Mar 1998, Frank LaHorgue wrote:
     > Greetings:
     > I have checked this subject in the archives.  Is my conclusion
     correct that
     > many Vanagon owners with Canadian VW replacement clutches are having
     > chatter problems?  Has anyone been able to correct the problem or
     get
     > satisfaction from VW?
     >
     > Thanks for any information on this annoyance -- Frank LaHorgue

     Wow, you mean I'm not the only one whose van bounces up and down
     once the clutch warms up?  I don't think I have a Canadian clutch,
     but then again I'm not sure... I seem to remember both the clutch
     plate and pressure plate being Sachs items, but I'm not positive.
     I replaced the whole mess when I did an engine rebuild a couple
     of years ago.

     I've always had the clutch chatter, no matter what parts are in
     there!

             Gary