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MAJORVW Samba Member
Joined: April 11, 2011 Posts: 4 Location: OHIO
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Posted: Mon May 23, 2016 3:30 pm Post subject: Need Help IRS Freeway Flyer Issue, has less than 400 Miles, |
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I have around 400 Miles on my rebuilt IRS Freeway Flyer, out of nowhere, I suddenly could not get in any gear with the motor running. when I shut the engine off, I could get in gear, but when I turned the key, it wanted to take off. I thought maybe I had a throwout bearing or, pressure plate issue. I took the engine out and did not see any issues with the Clutch, pressure plate or throwout bearing, but that doesn't mean there is not a problem there. my boden tube has the proper bend and clutch feels good. before I order all new clutch , bearing and pressure plate, and install the engine again, just to have the same problem, could this issue be the Trans?
Looking for any advise! Thank You |
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Max Welton Samba Member
Joined: May 19, 2003 Posts: 10697 Location: Black Forest, CO
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Dougy Dee Samba Member
Joined: August 21, 2004 Posts: 1669 Location: Niagara Region, CANADA
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Posted: Mon May 23, 2016 6:01 pm Post subject: Re: Need Help IRS Freeway Flyer Issue, has less than 400 Miles, |
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Clutch cable tube that runs inside the tunnel could have come loose. Does it 'squeak' when you depress the clutch? |
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Bruce Samba Member
Joined: May 16, 2003 Posts: 17290 Location: Left coast, Canada
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Posted: Mon May 23, 2016 11:22 pm Post subject: Re: Need Help IRS Freeway Flyer Issue, has less than 400 Miles, |
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MAJORVW wrote: |
could this issue be the Trans? |
No.
Your trans input shaft is turning when it should not. Look at things that will turn the input shaft. Usually the clutch not disengaging.
Maybe your clutch cable has stretched and is about to snap. Or your clutch pedal is broken and not giving you full cable travel. _________________
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Floating VW Samba Member
Joined: April 28, 2015 Posts: 1597 Location: The South Zone
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Posted: Tue May 24, 2016 12:34 am Post subject: Re: Need Help IRS Freeway Flyer Issue, has less than 400 Miles, |
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The pilot bearing in the gland nut might have frozen up. Is there any galling on the tip of the input shaft? _________________ "It's time you started treating people as individuals, rather than mathematically predictable members of an aggregate set, regardless of how well that works." |
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MAJORVW Samba Member
Joined: April 11, 2011 Posts: 4 Location: OHIO
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Posted: Tue May 24, 2016 12:55 pm Post subject: Re: Need Help IRS Freeway Flyer Issue, has less than 400 Miles, |
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Clutch feels the same as always, I did try to adjust the wing nut a little , nut no difference. I have all new parts coming this weekend, So I will update everyone. Thank You all for the feedback! |
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Mr.Duncan Samba Member
Joined: May 12, 2012 Posts: 3542 Location: Houston, TX
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Posted: Tue May 24, 2016 1:47 pm Post subject: Re: Need Help IRS Freeway Flyer Issue, has less than 400 Miles, |
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MAJORVW Samba Member
Joined: April 11, 2011 Posts: 4 Location: OHIO
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Posted: Thu May 26, 2016 10:53 am Post subject: Re: Need Help IRS Freeway Flyer Issue, has less than 400 Miles, |
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Yes, I have been speaking to Roy at Mofoco, He has been helpful, after he realized I can put in all gears with the engine off. He is positive that it is in the clutch system somewhere. I told him I would follow up with him next week once I have the engine back in.
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57BLITZ Samba Member
Joined: June 12, 2012 Posts: 2385 Location: DEEK - U.S.A.
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Posted: Thu May 26, 2016 11:16 am Post subject: Re: Need Help IRS Freeway Flyer Issue, has less than 400 Miles, |
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MAJORVW wrote: |
[ I suddenly could not get in any gear with the motor running. |
Dougy Dee wrote: |
Clutch cable tube that runs inside the tunnel could have come loose. |
Suspect this has happened.
Remove the E-brake boot and look inside the tunnel with a flashlight while you operate the clutch pedal . . . do you see any of the tubes move? _________________ Jesucristo es mi Seņor y Salvador! |
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Starbucket Samba Member
Joined: April 30, 2007 Posts: 4026 Location: WA
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Posted: Thu May 26, 2016 3:05 pm Post subject: Re: Need Help IRS Freeway Flyer Issue, has less than 400 Miles, |
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Have someone watch the throw out bearing arm as you push the clutch peddle down and see if you are getting full movement if so then I'm betting throw out bearing arm is ready to snap (the pressure plate probably isn't moving enough). |
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