I have a 1980 type 4 air cooled engine and was completely rebuilt /was wondering if the clutch didn't fully release if it could cause a loss of power

Asked by ianmoyie Apr 07, 2012 at 06:56 PM about the 1980 Volkswagen Vanagon

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If your clutch doesn't fully release it will be hard to shift without grinding gears. If the clutch doesn't fully engage it will slip giving you less power and burning clutch.

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