clutch not working · Aussieveedubbers

Edmond · 13 Jan 2006, 6:43 pm

I have a prob with my clutch on a 67 beetle.
At the moment it feels like there is no clutch, like it is all freeplay. The clutch lever on the tranny is moving as the pedal is depressed, correctly I think. The freeplay adjustment wingnut was already at max tightness, so I tried sticking on a nut to give me extra tighning ability. Now when the pedal is depressed, and the clutch lever is moving a bit further there is a loud screeching.

I can't put it in gear while the engines running.

Any ideas?

pod · 13 Jan 2006, 6:54 pm

you can over adjust the clutch,and you might have popped the thrust bearing out of its holder which means an engine out job🙁

1500S · 13 Jan 2006, 8:34 pm

Maybe one arm of the clutch fork has broken off the shaft. Not uncommon on some models as they weren't welded too well.

Edmond · 13 Jan 2006, 9:23 pm

ok, thanks for the info, looks like I have to pull the engine.
I haven't done it before, so I'll get to investigate what goes on in there.

helterskelter400 · 13 Jan 2006, 9:32 pm

if you have to take the motor out, you might as well cut the back bodywork off and turn it into a baja so that any future motor tuning/adjustment/servicing and removal and stuff is like 10 seconds work...

(joke guys, joke..)

bajachris88 · 13 Jan 2006, 9:49 pm

sux when u got barwork in the way though 👎

last celtic warrior · 14 Jan 2006, 10:43 am

Well, I'm not joking, cut it... Make a nice Baja out of it.

But with the clutch, have you tried looking at what the components are doing with two people? You can really benifit from having a second person there to operate the clutch while you see what's actually happening, while it's happening.

ash logan · 14 Jan 2006, 7:19 pm

I am in the exact same situation with my 63. What you have described is exactly what happened to mine the other day.

The local VW mechanic had a quick look at it and he thinks the clutch fork has broken. From what 1500s and many others have said, its a reasonably common problem.

See my thread titled "$250 labour + parts for a clutch fork replacement??" for a bit more info.

I am considering repairing mine myself and i would be interested in hearing how you go and what issues you come accross.

vw54 · 15 Jan 2006, 9:50 am

Could also be the clutch hook on the pedal cluster broken or torn away