shuttering in the clutch

kombi_kid Moderator Good Kid too many projects

124 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 17 Jul 2003, 7:49 am

#66307

hey
when iu let the clutch out on my fasty it starts to shutter the whole car like its kangaroo hoping(or whateva they call it) does this mean i just need to adjust the clutch or is it the throw out bearing or the whole clutch system??
im poulling the engine out so i wont to fix the problem know!
cheers
rhys

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Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 17 Jul 2003, 8:29 am

#66312

my guess is either
oil on plate
warped plate
shot springs

Either way i would be prepared for a new clutch set up

Is oil dripping where the bell housing joins the motor?

Futue te ipsum!!!

KruizinKombi Seriously Obsessed Cyber Dubber

3,493 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 17 Jul 2003, 11:26 am

#66342

As blue said. :thumb

When you replace the clutch, spend the extra time and money to get your flywheel machined as well, just to ensure that everything is true. 🙂

Kruizin Kol

BiX Veteran Volks Folk

2,499 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 17 Jul 2003, 12:06 pm

#66354

also check ur engine mounts. Had this poblem on mums car. The engine mounts had gone and allowed the engine to twist , and pull the cluth cable releasing the clutch, then the cable would unload and the clutch would take up etc.

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 17 Jul 2003, 11:44 pm

#66509

You may also need more of a bend in your clutch cable outer, between the pan and the gearbox. This is a common problem.

kombi_kid Moderator Good Kid too many projects

124 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 18 Jul 2003, 7:53 am

#66561

the guide tube didnt have much bend in it! so i brought a new one and got another few washers!! but also the throw out bearing has a warn face and has a few mm play in the bearing!
does anyone know if a clutch off a 1500 beetle will fit upto a 1600 swing axle early type 3 box???
there is a little bit of oil in the gearbox so im not sure weather to do the rear main or not???
cheers
rhys

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kombi_kid Moderator Good Kid too many projects

124 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 18 Jul 2003, 7:49 pm

#66745

hey
well i got myself a bargain a brand new sax(sp?) german made clutch with pressure plate and a throw out bearing for $50!!!! the guy even threw in a gasket kit some points and a swedish made roof rack!
hopefully no more shudder!
cheers
rhys

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