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Date:         Fri, 24 Jul 1998 08:31:33 EDT
Reply-To:     GMBulley@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         GMBulley@AOL.COM
Subject:      Re: Weird Noise
Comments: To: AYSWeb@aol.com, vanagon@vanagon.com
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In a message dated 7/24/98 2:04:43 AM Eastern Daylight Time, AYSWeb@AOL.COM writes:

<< When I let the clutch out I hear a noise like rocks tumbling.

It is especially noticable in first gear and reverse. Does anyone have any idea what this might be caused by and what I can do to fix it? >>

Sounds like the release bearing has gone to heaven to be with Jesus and the little lambs. The part is pretty cheap (something like $40?) Putting it in means pulling the motor. :(

best o luck

gmbulley cary, nc


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