Norcal Aircooled Group (N.A.G.) Monthly Gathering

[jroymcd]

[BirdLives]

So how was the turnout friday? Anybody got pics?
I was drunk in the hot tub watching 2" of snow come down.
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1967 Bug, 1967 Ghia
NorCal Aircooled Group (N.A.G.)
meets every 2nd Friday in Pleasanton
www.norcalaircooledgroup.com

[Banzai KG]

I got pics...just gotta upload them and also send them to James.
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Jim Kikuchi
Sunnyvale (near San Jose), CA
1964 Karmann Ghia coupe
V.V.W.C.A. - Golden Gate Chapter: http://www.ggcvvwca.org/
B.L.T.N. (Better Late Than Never) late model VW Club (San Jose/Santa Clara, CA): https://www.facebook.com/groups/bltnvw/
NorCal Aircooled Group (NAG) Facebook Goup: https://www.facebook.com/groups/NAGVW/

[jroymcd]

[bk63rag]

Hey that sounds like a good idea we could add them to there drive. It all helps the same cause. Im planing on droping the engine to refresh/upgrade the top end new Heads and cylenders. I might end up waiting till after the December meet so i can bring the VW. It may take awile to free up enough time to put it all back togather . Time to start looking for toys .
Brian
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63 rag under construction for 30 years and counting.

[madhatvw]

Hey I am having clutch problems. All of a sudden the clutch hardly works, it still engages it just doesn't work like it did. and when it is into gear it seems as if the disk is slipping. So I am asking for help. I don't have a garage and I need to remove my engne and check it out. I'll buy the beer..........

[regis101]

Think it might be the cable has gone bad?

[Banzai KG]

It could also be a worn or broken clutch cable hook on the pedal assembly:

It should look like this:

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=141272&highlight=hook
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Jim Kikuchi
Sunnyvale (near San Jose), CA
1964 Karmann Ghia coupe
V.V.W.C.A. - Golden Gate Chapter: http://www.ggcvvwca.org/
B.L.T.N. (Better Late Than Never) late model VW Club (San Jose/Santa Clara, CA): https://www.facebook.com/groups/bltnvw/
NorCal Aircooled Group (NAG) Facebook Goup: https://www.facebook.com/groups/NAGVW/

[mikls63rag]

Pull the peddle cluster and see if your peddle is binding up. That a good time to clean and lube your cluster at the same time.
Jim, those are very good photos of that broken hook. Good luck with your find.
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Michael
63' Rag
65' Bug
13' Passat S

[regis101]

I called Phil and mentioned he can come down my house Thursday for a look-see. (I) am not up on the makings of a bug. If any of you know that you'll be home tomorrow night, maybe PM me your number in case questions arise. I think I have an old chiltons around here somewhere, but nonetheless.

Peace, Regis

[madhatvw]

Tomarrow I'll check the pedal assembly,but I think it may be something else...my clutch pedal vibrates when i don't have any pressure put on it, but when I press it in, it feels mushy and when I accelerate, it feels like the clutch is slipping....

[67jason]

sounds like you are in need of a clutch. possibly oil on it too (cause of slippage), likely from bad main seal. the chattering is indictive of bad pressure plate or throw out bearing.
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67 bug x3
67 ghia
64 bug

[mikls63rag]

[67jason]

you can get the the whole clutch kit, including pressure plate, clutch disk and TO bearing for around $70 and the rear main seal for around 5-8 bucks or so. a couple of hours to pull the engine and replace the clutch and your go to go.

you should also beg, buy, borrow or steal (well maybe not steal ) both of these tools, if you dont already have them.

http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=ACC%2DC10%2D7036

http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=ACC%2DC10%2D7000
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67 bug x3
67 ghia
64 bug

[mikls63rag]

And then when you have your engine pulled out and sitting on the ground/floor. Jason and I can talk you through changng out your tranmission mounts at the same time, what fun! lol Get a case of beer while you are working on your ride, it makes all the hard work not so hard.
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Michael
63' Rag
65' Bug
13' Passat S

[67jason]

not a bad idea to inspect them when the engine is out. also you can check other things as well. like if your oil cooler seals are shot, replace them and pushrod tube seals etc..

beer is a good thing...but mostly for after your done working.
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67 bug x3
67 ghia
64 bug

[mikls63rag]

[bk63rag]

It sounds like there on the right track on the problem. If the clutch feels mushy and is sliping the pressure plate comes in to play in both of those areas. I would check you clutch cable wile your at it i had one that was fraying and stretching . After i pulled the engine out i thinking i had a through out bearing problem i figured i might as well replace the cable and there it was. About half of the cable was left . If i was,nt working OT like i have been doing for the last two months id try to give you a hand. Do you have trany mount problems ? A bad nose cone or mount could posible let the engines weight tip down and cause a bind .
Brian
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63 rag under construction for 30 years and counting.

[madhatvw]

Regis and i removed the engine and the pressure plate. The Pressure plate (diapham type) looks bent, not the back of it, but on the front where it connects to the throw out bering. if you look at it from the side you can see that it is not parallel with the rest of the pressure plate. What might cuase this? I can take a picture and post it so its easier to understand. Tomarrow I am buying a new clutch kit. Any difference between the diapham type of pressure plate, and the one with the three fingers?

[PerformanceJunky]