Date:         Sat, 9 Oct 1999 19:18:42 -0700
Reply-To:     S_J_ WACKER <s_j_wacker@JUNO.COM>
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From:         S_J_ WACKER <s_j_wacker@JUNO.COM>
Subject:      clutch problem
Comments: cc: SyncroSafari@onelist.com
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Hello to the list. On the way home form work yesterday, I noticed
difficulty shifting into lower gears coming off the freeway. This is my
86 Syncro that I drive daily, with 124k on the odo. I bought it with 105k
and don't know the history of the first 105k miles. At first I thought it
was shift linkage getting out of adjustment, although the problem did
come on rather quickly. On my way to work this morning I found it almost
impossible to shift into first or second and difficult to catch third and
forth. Then when I came to a stop light and managed to get it into first,
it edged forward, so....I'm thinking maybe it's the master or slave
cylinder. Checked the brake fluid reservoir, a little low, but should
have been ok. I topped it off anyway, but it made no difference. Visually
checked the master cylinder, no leaks. Nothing grinds, it just resists
going into gear. Clutch doesn't seem to be slipping, once in gear it runs
fine. My thinking is that with the clutch in at a stop light in low gear
it creeps forward because the clutch is not fully disengaged. Now I have
to let it set until Thursday, my next day off and in the mean time gather
the wisdom of the List.

Thanks for all your input, I know I can't answer all your e-mails
indivdually, but I will post the solution to the list.


Steve and Jo Ann Wacker
San Marcos, Ca.
90 Carat
86 Syncro x two
86 Audi 5000 CS Quattro