Clutch cable lengths....

Doug Sweetman Nil Bastardo Carborundum

2,128 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 13 Feb 2006, 6:26 pm

#455859

People,

I have just replaced the clutch cable in my 73 L bug, and it seems like it is too long - its drivable but only with the djuster nut all the way forwards on the threaded end of the cable - and even then I dont have the right freeplay at the pedal.

Did VW make two different length cables ? I checked witht he supplier and they said they gave me the cable for a superbug / L bug.

Any ideas ? The pedal cluster is all in normal positions, and the gearbox hasnt been moved forwards or anything like that.

Thanks in advance,

Cheers,

Doug

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,787 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 13 Feb 2006, 8:48 pm

#455936

Didnt happen to measure it did you??

(like right.... i will measure this thing just in case....)

I have one in the garage i could measure.

It is sitting on the hook properly??

Bowden tube set properly??

Futue te ipsum!!!

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,787 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 13 Feb 2006, 8:51 pm

#455938

bugger

look here

http://www.aircooled.net/new-bin/viewproductdetail.php?keyword2=CFC0002&cartid=

72-74 super beetle = 2281mm

74 - 79 = 2268mm

62 - 71 beetle 2260mm

61 2250mm

Yep.... there is a difference

Guessing you got a 1302 not a 1303??

Bugger

[ Edited on 13-2-2006 by Bizarre ]

Futue te ipsum!!!

Doug Sweetman Nil Bastardo Carborundum

2,128 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 14 Feb 2006, 11:58 am

#456108

Aha..... that sounds about right.

My bug has always been a bit funny - its a 73 3 bolt super (1303), so theoretically should have the long (2280) cable..... but it definetely needs a shorter one - if the hooks ar the same, I'd even say the 62 - 71 cable might be best (there is at least 30mm adjustment on the threaded end, and it is right up.....)

Thanks Barry, I knew you would know this one !!!