Help with Clutch Cable Tube

5lam AKA: BlackBug

520 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 13 Jul 2012, 8:35 am

#912376

Recently I had a new motor installed in my bug, along with a new clutch. I had the clutch put in because there was a bad wobble in the rear end. It turned out that the wobble was actually caused by the clutch cable tube that runs through the tunnel. It had broken away from the tunnel, and was basically sliding around in there.
Now, the mechanic welded it up where it exists the frame at the back, but told me I would need to cut the tunnel and re-anchor it inside.

What I need to know, is where do I cut on the tunnel to get at it, and how do I go about re-securing it. Is it just welded in place?

I'm hoping someone else has had this problem before and can tell me what I need to do, and where to cut! I don't want to cut through the clutch cable, or worse - fuel lines! lol

Thanks in advance!
Dave 🤪

Custom doesn't come in a Box

hellbugged 48's and straight cuts

5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 13 Jul 2012, 10:50 am

#912390

http://www.vwdcqinc.org.au/insideabug-insideabug_63type1

I can measure up on one I have repaired if you need

Matt Ryan Fahrvergnugen

890 posts · joined Jan 2006 · 13 Jul 2012, 12:52 pm

#912404

Blackbug,

Below are Daimo's measurements for the front from when he helped me with the same problem. To weld the front of the tube you drill a hole in the side of the tunnel with a 2" hole saw. The rear end you get access through the gearshift coupler inspection plate and Daimo recommends one in the middle of the tunnel on the side for good measure.

For the rest, see more info throughout this topic:http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=78049

just measured, 2 inch saw (1 1/2 will do), pilot point 70mm back from centre of big hole in tunnel where pedal cluster goes through, 90 mm up off floor should get you bang on the money and be good for welding and hooking up cables forever more, i'm hoping (well midnight measurements) this point will bring you in just above the tube braket so you dont cut into where it is welded to the side of the tunnel

Measurements were spot on for me and I haven't had a problem since. Future clutch cable changes will be a breeze,- don't even have to remove pedal assembly.

Regards,

Matt.

http://portvwforum.freeforums.org

hellbugged 48's and straight cuts

5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 13 Jul 2012, 2:02 pm

#912419

Thanx matt, was wondering who I did that for

Just to be clear, it's the drivers side you want to access

5lam AKA: BlackBug

520 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 13 Jul 2012, 2:42 pm

#912421

You guys rock!

So if the rear one has already been welded up, there's only the front one to do??
Do you weld the hole up again, or can you just leave it?

Custom doesn't come in a Box

hellbugged 48's and straight cuts

5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 13 Jul 2012, 6:05 pm

#912452

All being well with the rest of the pan, it's okay to leave open

Yeah just the front to do , but I like the middle one as well as per matt's linked thread.... Takes the pressure off the other two which you will have repaired. Effectively the risks of having to do them a second time become somewhat touch and go

ian.mezz I never said, I could write or spell

3,913 posts · joined Sep 2004 · 13 Jul 2012, 7:15 pm

#912465

thats good to know, because we dont even have a clutch tube,

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STIDUB Over it.

1,497 posts · joined Jun 2008 · 13 Jul 2012, 7:36 pm

#912468

Most used page of Vwdcq page 🙂

How I stumbled across the club actually.

Volkswagen Drivers Club of Queensland - member 🙂

STIDUB - yep its still a work in progress

Vwdcq club car racing/ and crashing while my bug isn't finished.

The above are personal views, no more, no less

hellbugged 48's and straight cuts

5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 13 Jul 2012, 7:38 pm

#912469

That's just plain weird Ian.

And hello there Dave !

ian.mezz I never said, I could write or spell

3,913 posts · joined Sep 2004 · 13 Jul 2012, 7:42 pm

#912471

hellbugged wrote:That's just plain weird Ian.

And hello there Dave !

yeah its a bitch to put a new cable in .

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hellbugged 48's and straight cuts

5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 13 Jul 2012, 7:52 pm

#912473

Thought it would be.... How the he'll does it turn under the torsion bar housing without rubbing constantly???

Is it shorter than standard? Does the pedal feel funky ??

Just queers me out 🙂

bushed Wolfsburg Elder

3,541 posts · joined Dec 2006 · 13 Jul 2012, 9:12 pm

#912492

as most know
the conduit above the gearbox needs to be stessed by having an s bend in it

just in case all that internal stuff does not work for you!!!

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

STIDUB Over it.

1,497 posts · joined Jun 2008 · 13 Jul 2012, 9:37 pm

#912498

Hey daimo, not dead, just craaaaaazzzyyyyy busy.

Volkswagen Drivers Club of Queensland - member 🙂

STIDUB - yep its still a work in progress

Vwdcq club car racing/ and crashing while my bug isn't finished.

The above are personal views, no more, no less

ian.mezz I never said, I could write or spell

3,913 posts · joined Sep 2004 · 14 Jul 2012, 12:12 pm

#912578

hellbugged wrote:Thought it would be.... How the he'll does it turn under the torsion bar housing without rubbing constantly???

Is it shorter than standard? Does the pedal feel funky ??

Just queers me out 🙂

stock beetle cable.
when you take a pic up the tunnel , its just hangs there like a wire on a clothes line .🤪

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