Did the "clutch" gremlins visit?, Need some advice |
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Did the "clutch" gremlins visit?, Need some advice |
computers4kids |
Mar 19 2006, 10:06 PM
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Love these little cars! Group: Members Posts: 2,443 Joined: 11-June 05 From: Port Townsend, WA Member No.: 4,253 Region Association: None |
Just finished putting my 914 back together after a complete paint job. Strange thing is when I went to drive it for the first time in 6 months the clutch doesn't fully disengage with the pedal to the floor--grinding first gear when you try to shift from neutral. By the way I replaced the clutch, plate, etc about 9 months ago.
The clutch worked perfectly before I tore the car apart to have it painted (the drive train wasn't touched). The car hasn't even been started since I drove it into the garage to dismantel it for painting. What do you think has happened??? cluthc cable streteched?? Please refresh my memory. To get the clutch to disengage higher off the floor do you turn the adjusting nut in or out. I seem to remember that it is backwards compared to most cars. Much appreciated, |
Eric Taylor |
Mar 19 2006, 11:34 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 909 Joined: 1-June 03 From: Newport, OR/Eugene Oregon- UO Member No.: 770 |
It sounds like an adjustement to me. I learned about the lock nut the hard way. Adjusted the clutch till is was perfect and then later driving down the road, It goes out again! Dam thing backed out. Had to readjust under a hot car on the side of the road (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif) that's always fun. Also if adjusting the cable out does no good, first replace the cable, but also check your clutch tube. If you can't always get a good adjustment your tube might be out. That's a fun repair, but it can be done by anyone who know's VW's. Good luck!
Eric |
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