Clutch problems

Perezoso Commited Dubber

59 posts · joined Oct 2012 · 27 Jun 2013, 4:34 pm

#961240

Hey guys,

Funny question but when pushing the clutch down my revs go up, can't put into 1st or 2nd when engine running but slides in no problem when off.
When I was driving it today I heard something like a stone or maybe nut hitting off metal sound when going from 2nd to 3rd and that's when the problem started.

Gotten under the car and nothing seems to be loose or anything caught in the cables.

Any help would be great, kinda stuck (in third gear 🙂

Dan.

72 super beetle
74 rat panel van

grumble Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,672 posts · joined Jun 2008 · 27 Jun 2013, 5:17 pm

#961242

Have a look at the front transmission mount bracket they often let go at the weld and when you push the clutch in pulls the box instead of the lever,i have rewelded a few over the years. it may also be a mounting collapsed.

Perezoso Commited Dubber

59 posts · joined Oct 2012 · 27 Jun 2013, 8:32 pm

#961280

Thanks for the tips, got her booked into the mechanics tomorrow who will be able to have a better look then me.
Will mention those ideas to him, thanks
Dan

72 super beetle
74 rat panel van

Aussie Dubbin Fahrvergnugen

895 posts · joined Jul 2008 · 27 Jun 2013, 9:25 pm

#961286

Could be throw out bearing clips too, means the bearing doesn't engage the clutch properly.
You can change gears with out the clutch to get you by. Someone else may have a description.

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grumble Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,672 posts · joined Jun 2008 · 27 Jun 2013, 10:06 pm

#961294

Aussie Dubbin wrote:Could be throw out bearing clips too, means the bearing doesn't engage the clutch properly.
You can change gears with out the clutch to get you by. Someone else may have a description.

This shouldn't cause the engine to rev when the pedal is depressed.

vduboy Insano Dub Head

702 posts · joined Oct 2012 · 28 Jun 2013, 1:13 pm

#961327

grumble wrote:
Aussie Dubbin wrote:Could be throw out bearing clips too, means the bearing doesn't engage the clutch properly.
You can change gears with out the clutch to get you by. Someone else may have a description.
This shouldn't cause the engine to rev when the pedal is depressed.

I agree.. possibly a gear seizing on the main/pinion shaft then when clutch is disengaged motor will spin faster??

It will all be OK in the end, if it's not OK it's not the end!

Perezoso Commited Dubber

59 posts · joined Oct 2012 · 28 Jun 2013, 2:42 pm

#961336

Went in today and grumble you were 100% correct, the weld spots had given away.
Thanks once again and thanks everyone for your input.
Dan

72 super beetle
74 rat panel van