Thread: Clutch Pedal
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Old October 6th 07, 12:30 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
Speedy Jim
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Juan wrote:
> Oh!! One more thing...I have examined the cluster and cable hooks for
> cracks and have found none.. THe hook was very worn but seemed like
> there was still plenty left so as to not flex or bend.
>
> On Oct 5, 7:23 pm, Juan > wrote:
>> Ladies/Gents,
>>
>> I am looking for help regarding a problem I am having with my clutch
>> pedal on my 72 SB.
>>
>> The pedal goes to the floor with very little resistance and no I can
>> no longer shift. At first, I thought that it was a broken cable but I
>> have replaced the cable and the Bowden tube (correct sag)...and the
>> same thing is still happening.
>>
>> When the pedal is pressed, I can see the cable pulling the clutch
>> operating lever easily. In short, it feels as though the slight
>> resistance I am feeling on the pedal is nothing more than the return
>> spring on the clutch operating lever.
>>
>> Any help would be greatly appreciated. I am hoping it is something
>> easy that I may have not thought of but I am guessing that I may be
>> pulling my engine for the first time.
>>
>> Juan

>
>



Long shot that the conduit tube in the tunnel may have
a broken weld and the tube is merely shifting as you press
the pedal. Look in the access hole while someone presses pedal.


Start studying Jan's article on pulling the engine:
http://www.geocities.com/bugfuel/pull_it.html



Speedy Jim
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