kombi accelerator linkage help needed - now sorted

type3lover in the garage...

796 posts · joined Feb 2005 · 8 Mar 2005, 9:40 am

#312925

Hi all,

My '76 camper has snapped off the gas pedal pivot bracket from the floor due to worn linkages putting the pedal on an angle for some time. Can anyone suggest a fix for this and where I could get 2nd hand parts or a repair kit in Sydney? The pivot pin has also broken.
I thought of drilling out a bracket from another kombi and riveting it to the floor but not sure if rivets will be strong enough to keep it there.

Cheers!
Toby

[Edited on 25-3-2005 by type3lover]

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mnsKmobi Wolfsburg Wizard

589 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 8 Mar 2005, 10:16 am

#312950

My 76 camper had the same problem and was fixed by a PO by welding an ordinary door/cupboard type hinge to the pedal and bolting it to the floor. Works a treat!

type3lover in the garage...

796 posts · joined Feb 2005 · 9 Mar 2005, 3:59 pm

#314253

Thanks mate.
With a good strong hinge that would be an effective fix I guess. No to sound like a purist but if I could get the original bits in good order that would be preferable. I am warming to your idea though.
BTW I had been driving around like this since I bought the car (3 weeks ago) with it getting progressively worse until I decided to remove it and take a look. Now I just wear thick shoes and push hard directly on the rod instead. :jesus
I was thinking that kombi's were real slugs to drive. That was before I discovered that I was only getting maybe 1/2 throttle with the pedal flat to the floor!
Cheers!
Toby

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Andy Andy\'s Adventures

2,820 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 9 Mar 2005, 4:30 pm

#314284

I'm not sure new parts are available.
I scavanged a good used piece of floor from a wreck for mine. The hing is quite simple and would not be hard to make your own factory looking copy.
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VolksFolks Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,869 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 9 Mar 2005, 4:35 pm

#314289

Hey, this repair part is available from here >>>> http://www2.cip1.com/?Click=38510 Enjoy

Andy

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type3lover in the garage...

796 posts · joined Feb 2005 · 9 Mar 2005, 6:49 pm

#314368

VolksFolks, I looked but didn't see the part on their website.

[Edited on 10-3-2005 by type3lover]

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KruizinKombi Seriously Obsessed Cyber Dubber

3,493 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 10 Mar 2005, 12:57 pm

#314897

I too used a std door hinge...

Kruizin Kol

MickH Hairy Gutted Sloth

3,389 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 10 Mar 2005, 1:28 pm

#314907

I used a small gate hinge and bolted it to the floor after bolting the pedal to it. No more problems:o

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VolksFolks Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,869 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 10 Mar 2005, 2:38 pm

#314940

Sorry, try again go here http://www2.cip1.com/?Click=38510 and then copy and paste this to the search box

VWC-211-798-507-A -

Andy

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57kombi Hannover Elder

2,544 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 10 Mar 2005, 3:11 pm

#314962

New parts are available from Classic VW(pacific) in Brisbane.
They get them from Justkampers in the U.K.
They can also get the whole assembly or just the parts, to fit Right Hand Drive cars.

Cheers
Dave

type3lover in the garage...

796 posts · joined Feb 2005 · 10 Mar 2005, 4:01 pm

#314994

Wow thanks for all the replies!
I found the product on the CIP website but they want more for shipping than the cost of the part!
Might be time to call a few wreckers or go to the hardware store and get a hinge. The linkage under the pedal in my bus is pretty sloppy so will the hinge be good enough to compensate? Will shimming it up with washers alter the geometry and pressure needed to push the pedal all the way?

Also, there is a small return spring under there which is broken. Do I need it or will the throttle springs down the back provide enough return without it?

Thanks for all the help.

Toby

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57kombi Hannover Elder

2,544 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 10 Mar 2005, 4:33 pm

#315017

Contact Roy at Classic he will sort you out.
Call 0421 765 600

type3lover in the garage...

796 posts · joined Feb 2005 · 25 Mar 2005, 3:52 pm

#325339

Thanks fellas,
I've just done the gate hinge "mod" and I must say it really works a treat!
Much stronger than the original design for sure.
Couldn't wait for the real thing (thanks anyway Roy from Classic VW Pacific!) because I need to drive to the Blue Mountains tomorrow and pressing on the rod without a pedal there has given me somewhat of a sore foot!
Anyway that's another winner from those in the know.
I'll be sure to buy you guys a beer when we catch up someday... :beer
Thanks heaps!
Toby

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