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Tranny Rebuild, or rebuy?

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CptTripps	Mar 15 2005, 09:25 PM Post #1
:: Punch and Pie :: Group: Members Posts: 3,585 Joined: 26-December 04 From: Tuscaloosa, AL and Akron, OH Member No.: 3,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest	Am I better off to buy a rebuilt tranny from someone here, or to take it to a local shop and have them do it? I'm grinding when going into 1st gear, and then into reverse. Syncro? I've NEVER TOUCHED a tranny before, so I'm not sure I want to start with the one I need to drive on. Maybe buy a decent, used one, and tinker with the other?

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scotty914

Mar 16 2005, 09:34 AM

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QUOTE (solex @ Mar 16 2005, 06:11 AM)

I have to adjust my clutch, growing up with beetles it was relatively simple. The adjustment was made at the transmission.

In my Haynes manual it states a specification for exposed thread rod at the clutch pedal clevis, but I also see an adjustment nut at the end of the cable by the pulley wheel on the transmission.

Where do I set the clutch freeplay?

Thanks,
Dan

you adjust it at the tranny, and check for freeplay at the pedal. you tighten the tranny end till you can only pull the clutch pedel out 5/8 or so IIRC.

the exposed thread thing at pedal is more for making sure you have it in far enough, and for overall length

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CptTripps Tranny Rebuild, or rebuy? Mar 15 2005, 09:25 PM

scott thacher try adjusting you clutch then recheck. reverse doe... Mar 15 2005, 09:31 PM

Andyrew A new clutch and all that stuff could also fix it.... Mar 15 2005, 09:58 PM

LvSteveH First and Reverse are actually very easy to work o... Mar 16 2005, 01:23 AM

CptTripps This is all very good news! I'll have to l... Mar 16 2005, 06:40 AM

Cano Due to the lack of a synchro, you can still get cl... Mar 16 2005, 07:42 AM

solex I have to adjust my clutch, growing up with beetle... Mar 16 2005, 08:11 AM

CptTripps Mar 16 2005, 08:15 AM

synthesisdv You can also fine tune the clutch throw with the s... Mar 16 2005, 09:27 AM

scott thacher Mar 16 2005, 09:34 AM

Dave_Darling Yup, you do the adjustment at the transmission end... Mar 16 2005, 06:29 PM

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