1300 - vibration in top gear · Aussieveedubbers

beelzebug Seriously Crusin Dubber

114 posts · joined Jun 2005 · 26 Jul 2006, 2:59 pm

#515665

I have just picked up a 66 1300 Beetle, in great condition overall. It drives, steers, brakes exceedingly well.
The only thing that needs "fixing" is the following.

This thing is sloooow! There is a shudder/vibration from the drive train, but only in top (4th) gear.
This weekend will be my first chance to get underneath, but any suggestions as to what to check is greatly appreciated.
BTW do beetles have oil filters? Can't remember.

aussiebaja Insano Dub Head

738 posts · joined Jun 2006 · 26 Jul 2006, 6:12 pm

#515708

does it only do it at a certain speed ?

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4,980 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 26 Jul 2006, 7:44 pm

#515744

check the gearbox mounts

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Kombi_Rescue Wolfsburg Wizard

440 posts · joined Feb 2005 · 27 Jul 2006, 7:36 pm

#516104

may be worth checking if its running on all 4 cylinders !!!! may account for being slow and shuddery in top gear cheers steve

shaihulud Custom Title Time!

1,448 posts · joined Nov 2005 · 7 Aug 2006, 10:45 am

#519241

Before I did anything desperate, I would give it a new set of plugs, hi tension cables and maybe a new set of points and condensor and a clean out of the carby. That is get it running very well.

I'd check the engine and gearbox mounts.

Otherwise I have no suggestions.

beelzebug Seriously Crusin Dubber

114 posts · joined Jun 2005 · 9 Aug 2006, 3:23 pm

#520327

I must have posted this topic in another section as well.
Anyhow, found #2 spark plug lead was cracked around the bakelite. Once that was replaced with a new lead, and a new set of plugs in, all is well.
Except now I have a slipping clutch, mostly going uphill.
Bugger