Re: Bad trans mount?

["Chris DeLong" <green536@hotmail.com>]

>
>Problem with my '82...I noticed the clutch felt like it was slipping,
>although it's new, so I think there must be an oil leak in the engine or
>tranny.  A few days ago I started getting a violent shuddering when taking
>off from a stop in first.

Did you do your own clutch? If so or even if you had anyone else do it 
they/you should have replaced the pushrod seal and the rear main engine 
seal. It sounds like you have oil on the disk. This is what causes the 
shuddering. Also keep in mind brand new clutches must have the cable 
adjustment checked frequently right after the job. The disk has to "break 
in" and as it does the cable adjustment will get tighter.


>
>Now I'm getting a distinct, low rumble that I can feel through the floor.
>If I accelerate a little, the rumble goes away.

Is this with the clutch pedal in or out?

  I also get an occasional
>tapping/clicking sound that seems to come from the left side of the engine
>compartment when I'm driving in town.

The left side of the engine compartment is the drivers side. Don't know what 
could cause tapping on that side of the engine compartment. If you are 
however referring to the RIGHT side of the engine compartment you could be 
low on oil from a leaking rear main seal causing lifter noise. Is this the 
stock engine? If so have you had the valves adjusted recently?


  It's also unusually difficult to get
>into second gear the last couple days.  I've gotten a grinding several 
>times
>that just sends chills up my spine.

One thing that I might suggest is the disk could be faulty. Being a VW 
mechanic I have seen alot of these Brazilian, US and Canada made disks self 
destruct and the springs decide not to be friends with the rest of the part. 
VERY common. This applies to ALL stock 210mm Sachs clutch kits.


>
>I haven't had time to get under the car yet, but I hope to do it tonight.
>Any ideas about what I should be looking for?

That should help you (I hope) start in the right direction. GL!


Chris DeLong
ICQ#45030867
Seattle, WA USA
'80 16V Rag
'80 Rocco (For Sale)
'78 Scirocco
'82 GLI
'80 'Vert
'65 Bus (ugly, but good for campin' W/toaster oven)
'61 17 Window


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