[T2] clutch slipping

[Robert Mann]

    Thanx, David & the others who advised.
    I have now found a local mechanic who, if not grizzled, is v
experienced.

cheers

R

On Thu, Nov 26, 2020 at 11:12 AM david raistrick <keen at icantclick.org>
wrote:

> pressure plate can go bad, too - springs loose their tension.  if you're
> not seeing excess oil, there's a good chance that's where the failure is.
>
> doing the clutch (always do all 3 parts. friction disk, pressure plate,
> and the throwout bearing) is easy..... hardly worse than dropping the
> engine and reinstalling it.     doing the crank seal, which is worth doing
> while it's out, is harder because you have to remove the gland nut.
>  main (crank) seal, new gland nut (if you DONT do these, at least re-grease
> the bearings in the gland nut), and the clutch parts.   I think you'd have
> a late style (sleeved) TO bearing and clutch?  we didnt get much of the
> upright's in late bays over here, so not really sure.
>
> if you need trans repair, though, that IS diy possible but it's pretty
> advanced DIY and there are a bunch of special tools and jigs you need that
> are not easy to come by.
>
>
>
> On Wed, Nov 25, 2020 at 5:00 PM Robert Mann <robtmann7 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>>                            We limped home Wed morning, clutch slipping
>> more
>> & more (able to transmit only c.10 hp, I estimate).  Took the coast route
>> from Waipu -  more scenic, less traffic to hold up  -   to avoid the
>> Brynderwyns mountain road.
>>        Slackening the clutch cable had helped somewhat, but it is clear
>> the
>> clutch will have to be reco'd.  The two prime hypotheses are:
>> (1) oil in friction material from failed seal or cracked case,
>> (2) friction material simply worn out,
>> Ether way, I require a new clutch plate, no?
>> While the transmission is apart, not only the thrust bearing but also the
>> gearbox should be reco'd, indicated by the pulsing discordant music in
>> bottom gear and extreme difficulty changing down from 3rd to 2nd.  This is
>> among the sparse evidence that my bus has done no mere 45,000 mi (showing
>> on odometer in perfect condition) but at least 145,000.
>>
>>        Absent a local reputable VW expert, Dennis & I are tempted to do
>> these tasks in bold DIY fashion.  Any pointers beyond those in the T2-List
>> archives will be appreciated.
>>
>> Robt Mann
>> '73 1600dp Devon
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