gearbox and clutch query

Type3Sicko Wolfsburg Wizard

596 posts · joined Dec 2006 · 9 Feb 2008, 8:35 am

#631888

Gearchanges are just becoming a little stiff and awkward, and would like to rectify before driving again. Could someone please tell me what type of fluid goes into gearbox and the quantity preferred /brand, also, are hydraulic clutches adjustable? Thanks in advance

How many is enough?

Anthiron The Baja Rejuvenation Begins

4,936 posts · joined Oct 2003 · 9 Feb 2008, 10:24 am

#631909

in what car?

62/60 model bug eye baja bug, (Full Build in Progress)
1974 Chevrolet Luv
1970 MK2 Ford Cortina GT
1979 Yamaha RX125 Two Stroke tracker project.
2004 Harley Davidson Sportster XL Custom

Type3Sicko Wolfsburg Wizard

596 posts · joined Dec 2006 · 10 Feb 2008, 6:28 am

#631993

'89 T3 5 spd manual, the rest of our VW's are aircooled and have cables, Cheers Oh and if anyone has a manual for the 2.1 litre they no longer need please PM me with price and postage details. thanks again

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greedy53 Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,062 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 11 Feb 2008, 4:06 pm

#632136

clutch can be adjusted by screwing the small shaft at the pedal it has a lock nut so becareful as for the hard to change sounds like the clutch adjust mat vwery well fix that

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Type3Sicko Wolfsburg Wizard

596 posts · joined Dec 2006 · 12 Feb 2008, 7:18 am

#632207

thanks Greedy....is there any particular brand of lubrication people have had success with? still have not found a workshop manual for less than a hundred bucks. OK bit of a long shot here... I found a manual for T3 only problem is it doesn't get here till next week,and i'm going up to the gold coast tomorrow if anybody has the time to email a couple of pages regarding the clutch assembly and it's workings/repair I would be very grateful.(can you send a slab of beer through the mail?) 🙂 Muchos Gracias! my address is kombinationdetailing@yahoo.com.au

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Type3Sicko Wolfsburg Wizard

596 posts · joined Dec 2006 · 15 Feb 2008, 1:32 pm

#632746

Sorted, Thanks Greedy, knuckles busted, grease and dirt in my eyes but moving in a forward direction, the clutch works better too.

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kombi kountry Seriously Crusin Dubber

172 posts · joined Oct 2003 · 16 Feb 2008, 11:39 am

#632871

i see the manuals on ebay sometimes

Type3Sicko Wolfsburg Wizard

596 posts · joined Dec 2006 · 17 Feb 2008, 4:19 pm

#632998

i have NEVER bought ANYTHING from ebay but thanks for the thought kombi kountry, i found one at a garage sale Cheers.

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bushed Wolfsburg Elder

3,541 posts · joined Dec 2006 · 17 Feb 2008, 7:27 pm

#633029

hydraulic rubbers may be a bit tired too mate

but looks like u are movin and wid a repair manual ...u'll be groovin

want any vw bits old but like me, Made in Germany!!!

Type3Sicko Wolfsburg Wizard

596 posts · joined Dec 2006 · 20 Feb 2008, 6:29 pm

#633523

Cheers Bernie, an interesting afternoon discovering the joys of finding clutch master cylinder....under dash, who would have thought? replaced rubber thingy on slave cylinder and discovered there was a control arm loose. if that makes sense, still love that T3 🙂 note to self, when pushing on rubber boot whilst underneath to keep mouth closed YUCK!

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Type3Sicko Wolfsburg Wizard

596 posts · joined Dec 2006 · 24 Feb 2008, 1:19 pm

#633939

i don't suppose anyone has a muffler to suit this beasty or know how much $ i'd be parting with...new or secondhand. From the the cat. converter back but not the cat itself? Gracias!

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Type3Sicko Wolfsburg Wizard

596 posts · joined Dec 2006 · 2 Mar 2008, 7:30 am

#635006

anyone got a spare muffler or recommend a decent alternative?

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Type3Sicko Wolfsburg Wizard

596 posts · joined Dec 2006 · 11 Mar 2008, 6:20 pm

#636373

i don't suppose anyone has bought an A1 exhaust for their T3 recently? i priced a replacement VW muff...costs more than the bloody car! anyone?

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garycookson Commited Dubber

60 posts · joined Oct 2006 · 3 Apr 2008, 12:30 pm

#639569

Do a google on T3 parts and you'll bring up some US and European suppliers. They all have mufflers and prices are pretty good. Have you tried the older vee dub parts suppliers here rather than VW direct.

Classic Vee dub etc, they all advertise in VW mag Australia.

joseph Casual Dubber

38 posts · joined May 2005 · 20 Apr 2008, 7:06 pm

#641835

kombinationdetailing wrote:Gearchanges are just becoming a little stiff and awkward, and would like to rectify before driving again. Could someone please tell me what type of fluid goes into gearbox and the quantity preferred /brand, also, are hydraulic clutches adjustable? Thanks in advance

I remember having a problem with stiff, awkward gearchange on a T3. I found a rubber boot on the gear linkage, near the gearbox, had perished and the joint dried out. Greasing it up again returned the smooth, light gearchange action. So I reckon it might be an idea to check that the linkages are properly lubricated - just go underneath and follow the rods back from the gear stick.
Hope this helps.

greedy53 Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,062 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 22 Apr 2008, 9:21 pm

#642154

west side exhaust will taylor one for you his link is on flat four.org
good luck

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