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Clutch adjustment, Adjusting the arm on the transmission? |
Mcraneiowa |
Oct 16 2020, 01:53 PM
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I know to adjust the clutch you can adjust the nut on the clutch cable in and out but did I read somewhere that there’s a way to adjust the arm that goes from the cable up to the transmission? I thought I had read somewhere that said you could move it over a notch or something to that effect. Otherwise I’m figuring the clutch is bad and will likely drop everything to replace it. Just wanted to check before I go to that effort. Lots of learning taking place on this car, just wanted to make sure I’m doing everything correctly as I go along. Appreciate any input
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Tdskip |
Oct 16 2020, 01:56 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,686 Joined: 1-December 17 From: soCal Member No.: 21,666 Region Association: None |
Can you describe the symptoms you are having?
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lierofox |
Oct 16 2020, 02:19 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 256 Joined: 23-June 15 From: Paso Robles, CA Member No.: 18,880 Region Association: Southern California |
Are you referring to shimming the pivot ball for the clutch arm because it's hitting the transmission case before disengaging the clutch?
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brant |
Oct 16 2020, 02:35 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,639 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
you have to pull the transmission
and shim the pivot ball to adjust the lever you are talking about brant |
Mcraneiowa |
Oct 16 2020, 08:36 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 82 Joined: 16-June 20 From: IA Member No.: 24,387 Region Association: None |
I picked up this car that had previously quit running due to a fuel related issue. Nothing mentioned about the clutch. I have adjusted the clutch by means of the clutch cable and have found the fine line of adjustment between not grinding reverse when putting into gear and what I believe to be engagement. The problem I am encountering is when I am in forth or fifth gear going down the road there is slippage. I assume this means the clutch is likely needing replaced but wanted to be sure there were no other adjustments I could make before replacing the old clutch and pressure plate, etc.. Wanting to be sure I have attempted to adjust according to what I have read so far.
I figure others on here can enlighten me if there is anything else I can consider. Thanks. |
Tdskip |
Oct 17 2020, 07:24 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,686 Joined: 1-December 17 From: soCal Member No.: 21,666 Region Association: None |
OK - that helps.
If it bites and holds in lower gears but slips in 4 and 5th likely clutch change time. |
914Sixer |
Oct 17 2020, 09:42 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,903 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Check your shifter bushing before you get started on clutch job. Replace them all
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Mcraneiowa |
Oct 18 2020, 05:26 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 82 Joined: 16-June 20 From: IA Member No.: 24,387 Region Association: None |
All shifter bush8ng have been replaced. Thanks for the suggestion however.
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Mcraneiowa |
Nov 15 2020, 07:12 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 82 Joined: 16-June 20 From: IA Member No.: 24,387 Region Association: None |
Pulled tranny and found clutch was well worn. In process of replacing flywheel and all components. Thanks for the input as I thought I had read you could somehow adjust the clutch fork to take up some clutch play but after tearing it apart I see that wasn’t possible. From what I see after tearing it down, I believe these are all original parts.
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iankarr |
Nov 15 2020, 07:39 PM
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The wrencher formerly known as Cuddy_K Group: Members Posts: 2,481 Joined: 22-May 15 From: Heber City, UT Member No.: 18,749 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
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Montreal914 |
Nov 15 2020, 11:31 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,587 Joined: 8-August 10 From: Claremont, CA Member No.: 12,023 Region Association: Southern California |
Replacing the flywheel also means redoing the crank end play adjustment... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
And obviously, you will want to replace the rear main seal. Different school of thought on that one. There is a nice seal that the VW Bus place sells, I forget the name... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif), but it is wider than the Victor Reinz if I recall. Good luck with your repair! Edit: here is the link on the VW Bus rear main seal study by Go Westy: https://www.gowesty.com/tech-article-details.php?id=60 |
914_7T3 |
Nov 15 2020, 11:42 PM
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Please forgive me, I'm new to all of this! Group: Members Posts: 1,853 Joined: 3-April 17 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 20,991 Region Association: Southern California |
Replacing the flywheel also means redoing the crank end play adjustment... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) And obviously, you will want to replace the rear main seal. Different school of thought on that one. There is a nice seal that the VW Bus place sells, I forget the name... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif), but it is wider than the Victor Reinz if I recall. Good luck with your repair! Edit: here is the link on the VW Bus rear main seal study by Go Westy: https://www.gowesty.com/tech-article-details.php?id=60 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) They may be referring to the SABO Black. There is also the Elring Klinger Available from Pelican Part#029-105-245-B-M30 Elring Klinger 326.798 |
Montreal914 |
Nov 16 2020, 12:09 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,587 Joined: 8-August 10 From: Claremont, CA Member No.: 12,023 Region Association: Southern California |
@914_7T3 Jeffrey, the Guys at Go Westy are talking about Sabo and it is all black. Not saying the one you are showing is not good, just that it is not what Go Westy's investigation came up with. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
Sorry, just re-read your post. All good, you are referring to the Sabo, picture must be the other one. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
914_7T3 |
Nov 16 2020, 12:23 AM
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Please forgive me, I'm new to all of this! Group: Members Posts: 1,853 Joined: 3-April 17 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 20,991 Region Association: Southern California |
@914_7T3 Jeffrey, the Guys at Go Westy are talking about Sabo and it is all black. Not saying the one you are showing is not good, just that it is not what Go Westy's investigation came up with. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Sorry, just re-read your post. All good, you are referring to the Sabo, picture must be the other one. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) The photo is the Elring Klinger. Just had one put in last Wednesday. So far approx. 100 miles and dry as a bone. |
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