bowden tube end.

[jtgh]

i bought a new CLUTCH cable end grommet, but cant fit it.
is 68 naturally missing this part?
or is me , Bowden tube bad.
thanks for any help

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=823638
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[VeedubPastor]

It looks like you're sliding it down the shaft to get it to the Chassis? You have to remove the tube first, place the rubber in the hole on the chassis and then install the tube in it. You can't slide it down the tube like that. There's a small rubber boot that goes on the clutch end.

This is what it looks like:
http://www.wolfsburgwest.com/cart/DetailsList.cfm?ID=111721365
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1971 Super Beetle - Daily Driver
Solex H30/31 & 034 distributor (yeah, I know)
Stock thermostat & flaps
Stock air cleaner and emissions equipment

[jtgh]

yes, have a brand new nipple grommet for the end.
so it goes in first.
just like toes.....

into tranny rear boyden tube insert point
i will try tonight.

thanks.!!!
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[VeedubPastor]

Looked at your pic again... I'm not sure that my answer was correct. I was speaking of the rubber fitting that goes in the clutch cable exit hole in the chassis. I'm not sure that's what you're installing. Hmmm...
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1971 Super Beetle - Daily Driver
Solex H30/31 & 034 distributor (yeah, I know)
Stock thermostat & flaps
Stock air cleaner and emissions equipment

[VeedubPastor]

It's been a while since I had mine apart but I don't remember a grommet at the bowden tube mount. But then again, I don't have a '68. Is it loose in the mount without the grommet? Are you replacing an old grommet or adding something that wasn't there before? Do the parts drawings for your year show this as a separate part or is it part of the bowden tube itself?
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1971 Super Beetle - Daily Driver
Solex H30/31 & 034 distributor (yeah, I know)
Stock thermostat & flaps
Stock air cleaner and emissions equipment

[raddler]

My bowden tube sticks out far enough to get the grommet on. I just replaced it and the cable from w.w. There should be shims on the innerside of the trans mount that gives the tube more bend.Maybe there's more than needed can't tell from the pic angle. Take a couple out if possible and the tube should poke out. If not I'd replace the tube.

[69 Jim]

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[ashman40]

I think this is what you are looking for:

http://www.appletreeauto.com/BOWDEN-TUBE-BRACKET/

Or this style:

http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=VWC%2D113%2D301%2D165%2DA
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[jtgh]

yes, plot thickens, no wonder it dont look right.
my bug has a Ghia tranny.
and this.

alien.....


the cable stop is cast directly in the tranny.

no directly in the outer ring.

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[VeedubPastor]

Wow. That is strange. Maybe you need a Ghia bowden tube? Do you have a local bug shop that can help you sort through this? When parts are mismatched like this, it's tough to know what's going to work with your car.
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1971 Super Beetle - Daily Driver
Solex H30/31 & 034 distributor (yeah, I know)
Stock thermostat & flaps
Stock air cleaner and emissions equipment

[jtgh]

thanks
its not problem , PO ran like that for 20 years.
i was only trying to fit the rubber nipple cap there and failed.
ill get a GHIA book and sort it.
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