Date: Thu, 24 Aug 2000 20:14:34 -0700
Reply-To: Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@worldnet.att.net>
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From: Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@worldnet.att.net>
Subject: Re: Premature Clutch Failure?
Hi Jim,
If the clutch is slipping, it's worn out. You seem to have the opposite
problem. you cannot get your clutch to release. Sounds like a worn
cylinder (either) or air has somehow gotten into the system, and instead of
moving fluid when you depress the pedal, you are compressing air in the
line.
On the other hand, I always get confused by these sort of things.
Karl Wolz
----- Original Message -----
From: "James Sperl" <JiMelody@worldnet.att.net>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, August 24, 2000 8:49 PM
Subject: Premature Clutch Failure?
> Vanagon Friends,
> Looks like my clutch went out again tonight, 91 Syncro. That is only
25,000
> miles and less than 2 years since the last one, doesn't that seem too
soon.
> I can shift into gears with engine off, no master/slave cylinder leaks.
> Absolutely no warning, started when heading home from work when it seemed
a
> little harder to get into second. The first stop sign, it was obviously a
> problem when I couldn't get back into first and clutch barely slowed me
> down. Ended up driving home in first for fear I would get stuck without a
> gear. Almost identical symptoms from two years ago. So...
>
> 1. Thoughts on why the early failure (I have not abused it in any way.)
> Have any of you had similar problems (misery loves company).
> 2. Confirmation of a clutch failure given symptoms?
> 3. Comments/suggestions on work to be done while tranny is out? Tempted
to
> do tranny because it does have 155,500 miles on it but it has been running
> so perfectly for so long, hate to bother it (and oh so expensive).
> 4. Anyone interested in installing a new Tii engine (engine runs
perfectly
> but... 65000 on new heads) and rebuilt tranny for me?
> 5. Moved here to Dayton OH area two weeks ago, suggestions for now
required
> work which I don't have time/capability for. Thanks Frank M. for
> suggestions in Columbus, if I can't find anyone closer, I'll try them.
> 6. Confirmation that it still makes sense to invest 10000 in a 91 Syncro
> Adventurewagon in great condition with no rust?
>
> Thanks for your advice.
>
> Jim
> Fairborn OH
> 91 Syncro (broke)
> 99 TDI NB (still in body shop)
> 99 Diamond Back MBike (current transportation)
>
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