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Eric&Barb Samba Member
Joined: September 19, 2004 Posts: 24671 Location: Olympia Wash Rinse & Repeat
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Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 9:01 pm Post subject: |
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ryans wrote: |
Thank you for all of the advice! I will make sure I get the cable hook. |
No problem! Just pass on the help sometime, do be careful if doing so in person.
You should find a VW club in your area for support and comrade. _________________ In Stereo, Where Available! |
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enjoyther1de Samba Member
Joined: December 19, 2010 Posts: 1279 Location: chino,ca
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Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 10:13 pm Post subject: |
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rebuild the cluster while its out.. _________________ HBB took me to BBV. |
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Cusser Samba Member
Joined: October 02, 2006 Posts: 31271 Location: Hot Arizona
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Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2012 9:45 am Post subject: |
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ryans wrote: |
Thank you for all of the advice! I will make sure I get the cable hook. |
Last time when my clutch cable broke (Mrs. Cusser had it about 1.5 miles from my house) I installed the new one from the trunk in the lot. While at it (no, not with Mrs. Cusser) I noticed how bad the clutch hook was. So a few days later had to go in again and fix that, but at least was at home then.
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jwold Samba Member
Joined: September 30, 2008 Posts: 2088 Location: Portland, OR
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Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2012 12:23 pm Post subject: |
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rosecityvolksters.com
Might check them out as well. |
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russtee54 Samba Member
Joined: February 11, 2011 Posts: 236 Location: Waco Texas
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Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2012 12:44 pm Post subject: |
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Also when you put the end of the clutch cable on the clutch pedal hook use a bread tie or a small nylon tie to keep it in place when you reinstall the pedal cluster. This will keep the cable on the hook while you finish installing it and the tie will break off and fall harmlessly in the tunnel the first time you use the clutch. |
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Chris Vellat Samba Member
Joined: April 09, 2004 Posts: 1590 Location: Seattle, WA
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Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2012 1:05 pm Post subject: |
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dan macmillan wrote: |
Just a tip. When you replace the cable, check your transmission to chassis ground strap. If it is bad or missing all starter current goes through the clutch cable causing it to heat/stretch and eventually break... |
Not necessarily all, the current is divided amongst any path to ground based upon resistance...the thottle cable is also suspect.
The cables will nearly always see some current on them, but it's marginal when the groundstrap is in good condition.
One of the first things I was taught as a teenager, was how to drive a car without a clutch in an emergency...When my time comes, at least I'll be ready. _________________ (3) '69's
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dan macmillan Samba Member
Joined: October 19, 2003 Posts: 3110 Location: Northern Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2012 3:40 pm Post subject: |
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Chris Vellat wrote: |
dan macmillan wrote: |
Just a tip. When you replace the cable, check your transmission to chassis ground strap. If it is bad or missing all starter current goes through the clutch cable causing it to heat/stretch and eventually break... |
Not necessarily all, the current is divided amongst any path to ground based upon resistance...the thottle cable is also suspect.
The cables will nearly always see some current on them, but it's marginal when the groundstrap is in good condition.
One of the first things I was taught as a teenager, was how to drive a car without a clutch in an emergency...When my time comes, at least I'll be ready. |
True but the throttle isn't under a lot of tension when cranking and usually does not stretch and break. _________________ Licensed Automotive Service Technician
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drs1023 Samba Member
Joined: October 20, 2011 Posts: 1682 Location: Georgia, USA
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Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 11:11 am Post subject: |
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I also keep an extra accelerator cable. Mine happens to be about 12 feet of .051 mig welding wire. Loop it, crimp it, cut to length - works great. I also keep a spare distributor w/cap & rotor and points installed and adjusted. When the electronic ignition went out once, I was on the road in 10 minutes. |
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ryans Samba Member
Joined: February 24, 2012 Posts: 136 Location: Portland
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Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2012 2:49 pm Post subject: |
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Clutch cable replaced! It turns out it is pretty easy!
BUT! Now, it won't start. I turn the key and the oil/gen lights come on, but nothing else happens..
I know the battery is good.
edit: the push-on connector for the ignition cable on the starter came off
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delliott101 Samba Member
Joined: February 22, 2008 Posts: 1315 Location: Caldwell - Lake Lowell ID
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Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2012 6:04 pm Post subject: |
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ryans wrote: |
Clutch cable replaced! It turns out it is pretty easy!
BUT! Now, it won't start. I turn the key and the oil/gen lights come on, but nothing else happens..
I know the battery is good. |
Check your wires to the coil and back in the engine compartment in case something came loose.
NOW... I am NOT affiliated with Unique Parts, BUT I would get this item:
http://unique-parts.com/?page_id=26
I saw them at the Sacramento Bugorama this past Labor Day and got one of these shafts for my niece's Bug. Loved it so much, I put one on my Bug. It replaces that stupid hook the clutch cable connects to on the pedal assembly. Not only does it make the clutch pedal action smoother, but I never have to worry about the hook snapping the cable end ever again. Best $35 I spent on a VW part, I think...
Now I will prepare to be flamed for not knowing what I am talking about... _________________ Transplanted Jersey Boy living in Idaho by way of Northern California!
We don't own old VWs, we just take care of them for the next driver |
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