Date:         Tue, 24 Sep 2024 07:29:45 -0400
Reply-To:     Richard Koller <brvkoller@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Richard Koller <brvkoller@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: throw out bearing release shaft question
Comments: To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
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Ok will do thanks

On Mon, Sep 23, 2024 at 11:33 PM Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
wrote:

> The arm had to pulled off the shaft due to corrosion. It should be slip
> fit. Ideally, you should be able to remove the clip and pull that arm off
> so the cylinder bracket can be removed when needed to replace the clutch
> cylinder. A lot easier to get to those bolts when the bracket is out.
>
> As for choosing a better arm a common failure is for the arms to break
> where they are welded to the shaft. Get a good one. Also get one of the
> better bushing choices.
>
> Dennis
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> On Behalf Of
> Richard Koller
> Sent: Monday, September 23, 2024 4:48 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: throw out bearing release shaft question
>
> Hi all,
> On the list of many fixes my '90 syncro needs, one was to figure out some
> severe clutch judder/chattering or "incomplete releasing" which occurred
> only in reverse. This started after I replaced all the clutch components
> with new Luk stuff a few years ago. And I replaced all the transmission
> rubber mounts at the same time. It did not occur with the old clutch
> components but I thought I'd do a little preventive maintenance (wrong!).
> Flywheel (resurfaced and endplay adjusted), new clutch disc,  new pressure
> plate, release bearing, pilot bearing. Forward driving and shifting never
> caused the problem only in reverse. So I procrastinated but now I have the
> engine out for a top end rebuild and I decided to at least change the cross
> shaft/release shaft whichever term is acceptable. The old shaft shows wear
> on the 2 rounded areas that I have read can cause this problem. I have an
> aftermarket shaft that looks ok but when I slide the slave cylinder arm on
> to the end of the  new cross shaft it seems a little loose, I had to remove
> the arm from the old shaft with a puller which wasn't difficult at all. So
> as a result I'm suspicious of the new shaft.
> I'm considering buying a new much more expensive shaft from one of our
> excellent vendors hoping to get a better fit with the arm.
> Any and all comments welcome.
> Rick Koller '90 Syncro westy (getting restored)
>