Date:         Wed, 18 Nov 1998 20:14:36 -0600
Reply-To:     Joel Hembel <jhembel@EXECPC.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Joel Hembel <jhembel@EXECPC.COM>
Subject:      Is my clutch slave failing?
Comments: To: vanagon@VANAGON.COM
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I've owned my Westy 82 Diesel for only a short time, and am relatively
new to Vanagons, but not VWs. My question is, my clutch seems to grab
well and engage firmly. There is no evidence of slippage. As the weather
has gotten cooler, my clutch seems to engauge closer and closer to the
floor. Currently the clutch must be FULLY DEPRESSED to shift without
grinding. It will start grabbing 1/2 inch off the floor, and be fully
engaged at about 2 inches off the floor. If I pump the clutch, the
engagement point seems to be temporarily raised from the floor-slightly.
Is the hydraulic slave adjustable? I've checked my manual and hav'nt
seen any procedures. If I need to replace the slave/s do i do both or is
one more prone to decay/fail? Lastly, tell me it is'nt the clutch?????
Thanks everyone in advance- for your thoughts and suggestions. Joel