Pedal Assembly

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 19 Aug 2006, 12:10 pm

#524261

I have a "squeak" coming from the clutch pedal.

Looks like i have spun the U shaped bush round where the pedal assembly enters the tunnel.

If i take the 2 bolts off the tunnell cover plate does this give me access to this bush.

I will have a go at most things but one thing i know i cank do is hook a clutch cable back over that damn hook - so the last thing i want to do is undo the bolts and have the clutch cable come free - i would rather pay some one.

Futue te ipsum!!!

Volkswagenboy Staggers Automotive.

2,437 posts · joined Jul 2005 · 19 Aug 2006, 12:20 pm

#524265

You'd rather pay someone??
I agree that it's a c*** of a job, when I converted my Super to RHD I learnt quick smart.
Now what you'd be best doing is holding the assembly while you remove the bolts, mind you if you are only taking the right side cover plate off, there should be no problem.
That's assuming you have the two mounting bolts securely fastened to the pan through the small mounting tab near the back of the accelerator pedal and the circlip on the opposite end of the shaft (The LHS of the tunnel).
also make sure that the stoppers don't lift up enough that the pedals tilt towards the seat.
So all in all yes you'll have access to the bushing, and if you're careful there should be no further problems.
-Staggers.

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Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 19 Aug 2006, 12:24 pm

#524267

Volkswagenboy wrote:You'd rather pay someone??
-Staggers.

Well - maybe i was being a little rash in that statement :P

Ok - might have a go tomorrow

Futue te ipsum!!!

Volkswagenboy Staggers Automotive.

2,437 posts · joined Jul 2005 · 19 Aug 2006, 12:29 pm

#524271

Hehe fair enough.
I'd gladly offer to come over and help you, but I'm in Brisbane!
Good Luck!
-Staggers.

STAGGERS AUTOMOTIVE - Heavy Vehicle Diesel Specialist

JB CUSTOMS & CLASSICS - Car Builders

2/53 Tradelink Drive, Browns Plains

phil Seriously Crusin Dubber

128 posts · joined Mar 2005 · 19 Aug 2006, 12:29 pm

#524272

hey bizarre
looks like its possible to get the two bolts out and replace or adjust the bush without touching the cluster....but if not you will have
to undo the other bolts at the accelerator pedal end and the accelerator cable itself (passenger side) and also release the tension on the clutch cable before slidingthe cluster the cluster out a little but don,t let the clutch pedal fall back to far or the cable will come off the hook
you will know once you undo the two bolts on the tunnel for sure

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 19 Aug 2006, 7:27 pm

#524370

BARRY

Thats what U get for havin a Strut car heheehehehe

I dont think those bushes are available any more so treat it carefully

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

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david777 Officially Full-On Dubber

307 posts · joined Mar 2005 · 19 Aug 2006, 10:57 pm

#524445

You havent identified what model or year you are talking about. Is it the 74 beetle?

I pulled my pedal assembly apart last week on my 1970 beetle after breaking the clutch hook.
Yes, you should be able to get to the bush without disconnecting your clutch cable if you dont move the pedals around as everyone else already mentioned.
The bush may not however be the problem causing your squeak.
It may well be a lack of grease inside the pedal assembly, which would require each of the pedals to be individually removed from the shaft and greased. My pedals all work much smoother having pulled them all apart and greased well.
If you go down this route, the best tip is to remove the seats first to make access easier to the pedals.

VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome

5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 19 Aug 2006, 11:46 pm

#524456

just flood the lot with WD40!

Pay your debts, CxxT

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 20 Aug 2006, 8:48 am

#524500

Is there a difference with pedal assemblies???

This is a 75L bug

I have been told the bush is U shaped and it looks like it has spun round.

Have tried flooding it with spray but that only lasts a day

Futue te ipsum!!!

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 20 Aug 2006, 9:25 am

#524503

david777 wrote:The bush may not however be the problem causing your squeak.
It may well be a lack of grease inside the pedal assembly, which would require each of the pedals to be individually removed from the shaft and greased. .

Well - your right.

That plate is just a cover and i have re aligned the bush.....big deal

It looks like it is a pedal out job.
Think i will try and get another set first and clean that up big time.

B4 that i will try Glenn's tip but with silicone spray.
Just dump a can of that in there and see what happens.

Futue te ipsum!!!