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Tue Jan 19, 2010 10:37 pm

From "pafree's" picture above: does anyone have a close-up photo of the #4 locking clip? I'm not sure if I had one and I haven't found it lying around. What's the part number and where can I get a replacement?

Thanks in advance!

Tue Jan 19, 2010 10:47 pm

something like this? http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=VHD%2DN12%2D3291

Tue Jan 19, 2010 11:06 pm

WOW!!! Thanks for the speedy response.

Any idea what the VW part number is? Or does anyone have one laying around that they don't need? cip1's shipping is $10.03 for a $1.95 part.

Wed Jan 20, 2010 3:59 am

Cailleac Bhuer wrote: I dont think this will ever clean up... LOL

Sure it will...

http://www.safestrustremover.com/

Wed Jan 20, 2010 8:05 am

After you've wire brushed as much as you can, spray it with phosphoric acid (get a gallon of this green stuff at Home Depot); then rinse, prime, paint. The phospo will kill any remaining rust you can't get to.
I'd probably replace any springs as they look ready to give out.

Mon Mar 01, 2010 6:43 am

mnussbau wrote: You'd be surprised...take a Dremel or wire wheel brush and most of that crap will come off. Might take a while in your case, but anyway. Then add some spray paint, new brake spring and pedal pads and it'll look like this (with new clutch pedal shaft):

I'm having to remove my pedal assembly, as my clutch pedal fell flat too. Problem is, the front most bolt came out with a minor amount of coaxing, while the rear most bolt broke.

I am hoping that my eyes are telling me that in your photo the two mount holes are NOT threaded. True? If so, then when I drag her into the shop for new pans I can expect to get the assembly off without much trouble.

And pardon my n00b question, but the hook is connected to the clutch cable, right? (I haven't been this deep in a bug before, just aided in body off resto work; nothing in the tunnel.)

Thanks for any replies!

Mon Mar 01, 2010 6:53 am

"I am hoping that my eyes are telling me that in your photo the two mount holes are NOT threaded. True? If so, then when I drag her into the shop for new pans I can expect to get the assembly off without much trouble. CORRECT, the two holes in the pedal assembly are NOT threaded.

And pardon my n00b question, but the hook is connected to the clutch cable, right? (I haven't been this deep in a bug before, just aided in body off resto work; nothing in the tunnel.) " CORRECT

Mon Mar 01, 2010 7:08 am

Cusser wrote: "I am hoping that my eyes are telling me that in your photo the two mount holes are NOT threaded. True? If so, then when I drag her into the shop for new pans I can expect to get the assembly off without much trouble. CORRECT, the two holes in the pedal assembly are NOT threaded.

And pardon my n00b question, but the hook is connected to the clutch cable, right? (I haven't been this deep in a bug before, just aided in body off resto work; nothing in the tunnel.) " CORRECT

Thanks; that makes my day!

Mon Mar 01, 2010 4:43 pm

Just to clarify...the clutch cable feeds through a guide tube in the tunnel. But yes, the eye at the end of the cable just loops over that hook.

Here's a terrific site with photos of the chassis and tunnel. Clicking the small photos enlarges them.
http://www.vwdcqinc.org.au/insidea71bug.html

Tue Mar 02, 2010 11:29 am

Can you buy just the hook (8)

even with the shaft on it. It would make a good addition to a survival kit dot you think?

Tue Mar 02, 2010 1:30 pm

Yes, you can buy the hook/shaft piece separately, replaces that shown in the photo. That's what I did when this happened:

Tue Mar 02, 2010 6:06 pm

http://www.oeveedub.com/vw/bug-pedals/111-721-305C.html
Once you replace it I wouldn't recommend having one as a spare...they last for decades and even if you had one in your toolkit, you'd have a tough time installing one on the side of the road. You have to remove the pedal assembly, pound out the pin holding on the shaft, then pound out the shaft, then...well, you get the idea. :wink:

Wed Mar 03, 2010 2:08 am

mnussbau wrote: Once you replace it I wouldn't recommend having one as a spare...they last for decades and even if you had one in your toolkit, you'd have a tough time installing one on the side of the road. You have to remove the pedal assembly, pound out the pin holding on the shaft, then pound out the shaft, then...well, you get the idea. :wink:

Agree, no need to carry one around, they last 30 years.