the self build camper has now completed 2 weekends away! first was a short 60 mile round-trip encompassing all manner of hills and twisties and was.. like a big white van really.. but driveable.. easter weekend saw a long run to Dorset and back.. so I think in all about 330 miles between the two.. 60L of fuel and a 1/4 of a tank left.. not expecting amazing economy..
the 5th gear, in fact all gears are very low.. roundabouts usually taken in 4th! 60mph = 2800 rpm ish.. so its a bit noisy but ok..
the van always has a reverse judder.. I had hoped that driveshaft, clutch, engine mounts being replaced woud cure this but no chance.. there is a likelyhood that reverse gear is just too high for a laden van.
but the point of this post is that I am noticing a clutch pedal activated rattle but only on downshifting (when clutch is re-engaged as peddle is lifted back up - when the gearbox input shaft is rotating faster than the engine.. I can drive around it but engine braking is a handy feature to have..
I am suspecting the input shaft bearing or the release arm sleeve bearing (pull clutch) - could either of this cause this rattle and 'maybe' slight feeling through the pedal (as I type the release arm is becoming no.1 contender)
any thoughts welcome
2.2 Hdi 8v with a ?MGL5 gearbox, no DMF, hyd clutch
John
