Cheaper firewall fix?

[Huw Powell]

> I finally tracked down the guy out west that makes that $100 steel gizmo 
> that prevents the firewall from collapsing/flexing so the clutch pedal 
> works properly.  The  VW QSW folks also have the same problem.  I was 
> wondering if any of you had a less expensive or better repair without 
> any welding involved.  My 4kq is flexing and I don't need it to break 
> the wall or crack somewhere.  Pardon the jargon, but I'm posting this to 
> both lists.

After having seen the flex/crack problem, and looking at pictures of 
that bracket/brace device, I'd have to say that for the money it's the 
way to go.  In fact, I'd say anyone with a hydraulic clutch type 85 that 
they really want to keep on the road should install one *before* any 
cracking is evident.

No affiliation, just admiring a good solution to a real PITA problem.

-- 
Huw Powell

http://www.humanspeakers.com/audi

http://www.humanthoughts.org/