The Stupid Question Thread

[67rustavenger]

[Cusser]

[J-Gaz.]

Ok - what's the worst that can happen if your Clutch guide tube Breaks Loose?

Also, is the only real way to repair it to cut a hole in the tunnel?
If so, any good instructional videos?
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[BCE56]

Try these:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=236748

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=608180&highlight=clutch+cable+tube

Looks like a PITA... *Knocks wood*
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[J-Gaz.]

Thanks,
But seriously, what's the worst-case scenario?

Also, could installing the shift rod have broken it loose?
I just had a guy replace my shift rod bushing and coupler bushings...
Then He called me to tell me the clutch cable tube is loose.

[busman78]

Shift bushing and coupler have nothing to do with the tube.

Just get it welded, solves the problem of what might happen

[hopkin]

[J-Gaz.]

[J-Gaz.]

These are great.
Too bad they don't show the routing of the shift rod in there as well.

[hopkin]

[T97]

Quick stupid question, I bought a 69 Standard Beetle "Autostick" with no engine or transmission. I also own a 71 Super Beetle with a running engine and standard transmission. Am I able to just swap over the entire transaxle assembly and call it good minus the clutch tube? I have already fabricated a replacement clutch tube to install but I'm uncertain whether or not I can use the running gear from my super without a lot of modifications.

Thanks in advance.

[Cusser]

[T97]

[J-Gaz.]

These are great - I'm going to copy these over to a thread I asked a similar question in the 68+ general forum.

[Rome]

A few weeks ago I drove my metallic green '77 Beetle up across the front yard after parking it on the side of the house to clear the driveway for a large tree service crane. New neighbors across the street- a nice young, small family who watched the trees being taken down- saw the Beetle in this unusual location and came down their driveway to the street. My auto choke sometimes shuts off a bit early, and in this case the Beetle stalled while sitting diagonally across the driveway. Husband asks how I keep it so clean, and I said although I keep a car cover on it, if you get closer (than from across the street) it needs a wash. OK. Then wife asks- "is that a Ford?". Having to stifle a laugh for astonishment, I respond that it's a Volkswagen, with millions of them built.

[Cusser]

[Streetrod]

Hi, I recently fitted a two inch narrowed front axel on my beetle. The adjusters have been set up to raise the car rather than lower it. At its highest setting should the suspension be very stiff as currently I am getting no compression on the suspension?

[NJ John]

What shocks do you have? Gas could contribute to that. Take off the shocks and bounce it.
Maybe your ball joints are binding?
I never had a raised beam. Only lowered.
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[Sonic]

Driving my '83 standard for a few times now I feel the ride is a little harsh on the rear. It's more like clonks when driving over ridges rather than bumps. I have noticed the rubber on the auxiliary spring are worn and cracked. Would replacing them make the ride better? I'm not expecting a Cadillac glide, but I have the feeling it is harsher than it should.

[67rustavenger]