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toplessbug Fahrvergnugen

879 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#322341
well i found the problem ---after removing the pedal assy ,its ok the clutch cable --ok i stuck my finger up the tunnel and the tube has broken away from the side support . what is the best attack? straight in thru the top and reweld it or???????
bugger easter next wend and i gunna havta fix this bugger

toplessbug Fahrvergnugen

879 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#322580
has anybody used or fitted a hydro conversion ? i have found the saco unit .is anybody in oz selling a similar one for rhd cars that is a bolt in unit?

68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#322616
I've never heard of a Hydraulic clutch conversion....

Some people may have done it... but Why??

The clutch cable tube needs to be rewelded.... and

I'm Not sure if this can be done without cutting open the top of the tunnel.... I'm not sure exactly how many welds there are at the end....

My Sons came loose a few years ago....

I read lately that early model beetles had a panel in the floor behind the rear seat that could be opened.... unbolted-
[1938> early 50s}
Could come in handy in some situations....

Lee
- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#322638
Re weld the inner clutch tube.

You have to use a hole saw to cut hole near the brackets and re weld them

theres a cut away floor pan on the Qld vw club web site that shows where the bracket are located.
I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome

5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·

#322676
Hmm bugger... I have just discovered my Country Buggy clutch tube is 'free' at the front.... just repainted the floorpan, too and I DON'T want to cut it😠
Pay your debts, CxxT

Jeza Officially Full-On Dubber

353 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·

#322721
This is the site your after- Dave also diagnosed my clutch cable tube break some time ago (Tx Dave). http://vwdcqinc.org.au/insideabug.html

Repair is as Dave mentioned, Also Aussiebug gave me a good description on where to cut when I queried this repair
http://www.aussieveedubbers.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=6062#pid45139

Turned out mine had broken away from both the from weld down by the pedals and the second weld just below and back from the handbrake lever. If you do the welding, watch the fuel line!

Cheers
Jeremy
......random gibberish for today.......

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#322784
yep thats the link.... theres some time and effort gone into those pics... there really helpfull.
I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409