[Vwdiesel] Clutch problems ? Was clutch cable install ?'s ...

[Derek]

I'll go check for that.  When adjusting the cable, there was definitely a
sweet spot.   When in gear,  push in the clutch all the to the floor save
for the last inch.  If you go further, you can watch the rpms start to drop
a little.  I have set it up now so that you have to have your foot all the
way to the floor, there is no last inch to go ( you can pull up on the
clutch lever about 1/8" )  When you release on the pedal, well that's
obvious, you go !  Now here's the current problem.  It still clunks when
going into gear.  Moreso reverse than first.  Reverse just clunks when you
put it in gear.  First doesn't clunk, but is difficult to get into position.
I sure hope I don't have to do a clutch.  Last thing I need right now ....

Derek

----- Original Message -----
From: "Sandy Cameron" <scameron at compmore.net>
To: "Derek" <weasel1 at sympatico.ca>; <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2004 4:39 PM
Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] Clutch cable install ?'s


> At 02:52 PM 28/10/04 -0400,    I just wish that there was some way to
adjust
> >the pedal travel so that I don't have to hover about 1 inch from the
floor
> >to get it into gear without clunking ...
>
> the pedal should go down about an inch or more before the bearing touches,
> then it should disengage quickly in the next inch or so.
>
> If it is "draging" beyond the disengage point, it's a sign the pressure
> plate and/or friction disk is warped, requiring more clearance before
> completely letting go. Rust on the spline that fits in to the friction
plate
> can also cause drag after the disengage point, if the disk can't slide on
> the spline.
>
> With the engine stopped, press the pedal with your hand. It should move
> freely the first inch or so, then meet stiff resistance. That is bearing
> contact. After that,  should disengage completely in the next inch or so.
>
> Sandy
>
>