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PostPosted: Wed Aug 04, 2021 7:34 am    Post subject: URGENT NEED! (Now taken care of) :-) Reply with quote

We’re on our return way after a cross country trip. Just short of our stop for the night in Santa Fe, New México, a yuge SNAP! The clutch pedal went to the floor and didn’t come back! Shocked

That was yesterday. I just went under the bus hoping it was the cable for which I have a replacement. Found out the worst of my fears… the throw out bearing fork broke! I am now clutchless! Crying or Very sad

Normally I pretty much do nearly everything I have to do for my vehicles but I’m at a big loss here. Putting it out there in hopes of finding someone within the reasonable area that can help out! Pray
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 04, 2021 7:52 am    Post subject: Re: URGENT NEED! Reply with quote

If you’re out on the open road, you don’t need the clutch. Start it in first gear & run it up in the rpm range until you can rev match the gears & snick it into the next gear. Drive it to where you can get parts and or service it. Not ideal but you’re not stranded.
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 04, 2021 8:03 am    Post subject: Re: URGENT NEED! Reply with quote

Appreciate the advice, known it since I learned to drive in a bus!😂

However, I’m 820 miles from home. Wanted to finish the trip in the bus but am now considering a rental to tow it. Confused
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 04, 2021 8:08 am    Post subject: Re: URGENT NEED! Reply with quote

There again, on the Highway, you don’t need to shift. I’d drive it & stay away from stop/go situations as much as possible.
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 04, 2021 8:14 am    Post subject: Re: URGENT NEED! Near Sante Fe, NM Reply with quote

I did some quick Googling and there appears to be a place called
Fast-Foreign Auto Service Technicians
in Sante Fe that is into vintage VWs - the owner is reported to have a Vanagon and a Bug.

2786 Agua Fria St Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 471-0326

Maybe he can help with parts and/or a repair

Of course there is always
http://foreignaideabq.com/
in Albuquerque if you can get down the hill
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 04, 2021 8:53 am    Post subject: Re: URGENT NEED! Near Sante Fe, NM Reply with quote

EverettB wrote:
I did some quick Googling and there appears to be a place called
Fast-Foreign Auto Service Technicians
in Sante Fe that is into vintage VWs - the owner is reported to have a Vanagon and a Bug.

2786 Agua Fria St Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 471-0326

Maybe he can help with parts and/or a repair

Of course there is always
http://foreignaideabq.com/
in Albuquerque if you can get down the hill


Thanks! Cool
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 04, 2021 10:06 am    Post subject: Re: URGENT NEED! Reply with quote

TDCTDI wrote:
There again, on the Highway, you don’t need to shift. I’d drive it & stay away from stop/go situations as much as possible.


Between Santa Fe and San Diego there are two sets of 6000'+ mountain ranges to get up and down. Not something to do clutchless.
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 04, 2021 10:27 am    Post subject: Re: URGENT NEED! Near Sante Fe, NM Reply with quote

uHaul truck & tow dolly is your cheapest/quickest way home.
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 04, 2021 11:14 am    Post subject: Re: URGENT NEED! Near Sante Fe, NM Reply with quote

If you can track down "KentABQ" he is in Albuquerque and might be able to help.
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 04, 2021 5:09 pm    Post subject: Re: URGENT NEED! Near Sante Fe, NM Reply with quote

Jim, at Fast Foreign Auto Service is taking care of my issue something big! Should be back up and running tomorrow! 😎
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 04, 2021 5:22 pm    Post subject: Re: URGENT NEED! Near Sante Fe, NM Reply with quote

Cool!, change your thread title to include "solved", or "under control", or something less urgent. Cool
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 06, 2021 1:16 am    Post subject: Re: URGENT NEED! (Now taken care of) :-) Reply with quote

So, it turns out that the throw out bearing disintegrated. Rolling Eyes

A couple of you, as well as some friends (yeah, believe it or leave it, I do have friends!) referred me to Fast Foreign Auto Service where Jim took care of the Dormy with a quickness! Shocked

The “set back” was a few bucks and a half a day of travel. But I did get going and finally reach Phoenix just after midnight. Smile

Again, thank you all for the quick help, concern and prayers! Cool
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 06, 2021 6:40 am    Post subject: Re: URGENT NEED! (Now taken care of) :-) Reply with quote

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The “set back” was a few bucks and a half a day of travel. But I did get going and finally reach Phoenix just after midnight. Smile

Awfully hot here !!! Was it still over 100F after midnight ????
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 06, 2021 8:04 am    Post subject: Re: URGENT NEED! (Now taken care of) :-) Reply with quote

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The “set back” was a few bucks and a half a day of travel. But I did get going and finally reach Phoenix just after midnight. Smile

Awfully hot here !!! Was it still over 100F after midnight ????


I cooled down to 97!🧐
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 06, 2021 9:33 am    Post subject: Re: URGENT NEED! (Now taken care of) :-) Reply with quote

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The “set back” was a few bucks and a half a day of travel. But I did get going and finally reach Phoenix just after midnight. Smile

Awfully hot here !!! Was it still over 100F after midnight ????


I cooled down to 97!🧐


How are you coping with the heat along your trip? Do you have anything beyond natural airflow installed? A month ago it was way hotter, so you’ve come at a better time through this part of Arizona haha.
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 06, 2021 10:34 am    Post subject: Re: URGENT NEED! (Now taken care of) :-) Reply with quote

As they say… “but it’s dry heat!Laughing

They ain’t lying! We’re on our way back from the east and all the storms that we’ve been through. With the humidity and 87 degrees, it’s way worse that Phoenix at 100.🤨
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