Date:         Thu, 9 Dec 1999 08:43:08 -0800
Reply-To:     gholst@RAMBUS.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Grant Holst <gholst@RAMBUS.COM>
Organization: Rambus inc.
Subject:      Re: Shuddering clutch
Comments: To: Todd Last <Rubatoguy@mindspring.com>
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Todd Last wrote:
>
> I have an '88 Westy with 128,000 miles. I had the clutch replaced about
> 5,000 miles ago, I think with a Sachs unit.
> What I am noticing is that when the van is cold, the clutch shudders
> like crazy when releasing. Once the engine has
> warmed up, the shuddering goes away.
>
> Does this sound like the Sachs clutch problem, or could this be a
> problem with the hydraulics in the clutch mechanism?
>
> Thanks
>
> Todd
> '88 Westy

I have the same problem in my '85 GL with Eurospec engine.
Only shudders when cold. It's a Sachs clutch. New flywheel,
disk,pressure plate, throw-out bearing, pilot bearing and tranny
seal. Don't know if the clutch is German made. Brand new motor
mounts also.
 I have noticed the clutch pedal returns slow on occasion.
I've heard that the cross shaft bushings being worn might cause
shuddering.

Grant