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Tim Donahoe
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Location: Redding, CA
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 Posted: Thu May 11, 2017 12:13 pm Post subject: Re: VW Pedal Assembly information in the Orange Bentley manual? |
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I read gt1953's suggestion, and I thought it seemed like a cheap way to fix the issue. I mean, why not just get a new clutch shaft with its new hook.
Then I remembered when I purchased a new clutch shaft awhile back. The hole for the pin was off to the point that the clutch shaft wouldn't turn, once I drove the pin in. So that new stock (but aftermarket) clutch shaft was useless. I ended up buying the clutch shaft upgrade from Classic Bug Parts--the kind with the bearing--and it fit precision-perfect. But it was more expensive (but worth it) than the first attempt going with a stock shaft.
So, maybe welding up the old clutch shaft is not a bad idea for some folks. At least you'll know it will fit back in without binding.
Tim
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Cusser
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Joined: October 02, 2006
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Location: Hot Arizona
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| Posted: Fri May 12, 2017 7:08 am Post subject: Re: VW Pedal Assembly information in the Orange Bentley manual? |
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| gt1953 wrote: |
| What you could do would be take that to a weld shop in your area and have them just build up the area where the hook goes. |
| Tim Donahoe wrote: |
I remembered when I purchased a new clutch shaft awhile back. The hole for the pin was off to the point that the clutch shaft wouldn't turn, once I drove the pin in. So that new stock (but aftermarket) clutch shaft was useless.
So, maybe welding up the old clutch shaft is not a bad idea for some folks. At least you'll know it will fit back in without binding.
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I have given thought to having the factory one welded up if the aftermarket one I purchased doesn't fit; I do have a bench grinder here to clean up such weld. This is a horsey area, so not that tough to find someone who welds here. And I haven't ruled out that upgraded pedal hook style either. Maybe within a week I will tackle this.
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| Say won't Mrs Cusser be doing most of the driving on the vehicle? |
Mrs. Cusser will use the VW to drag the horse arena, doubt that she will ever want to drive it into town though.
I plan to use the VW as my local vehicle up here, to run into town to stores (3 - 5 miles away) and to drive to softball field twice a week (15 miles away).
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drunkpig
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Joined: February 15, 2013
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Location: Canyon, Texas
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| Posted: Fri May 12, 2017 8:38 am Post subject: Re: VW Pedal Assembly information in the Orange Bentley manual? |
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| Cusser wrote: |
Still think the Bentley needs an Index...
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