something amiss
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So I drive my 60 beetle daily to work and back - about a month ago i pulled my engine to replace a leaking rear main seal and replaced my clutch disk at the same time as it had a bit of a glaze on it.
Well today on the way home all was well until about 30 min into the drive. In first and second when i gave it gas It felt like the clutch wasn't engaging or maybe its slipping? I let it cool down a bit and took it for a spin around the block and it seemed much better.
I figure I'll double check to make sure my drums aren't stripped before i pull the engine again.
Anyone have any other ideas of what it could be?
Well today on the way home all was well until about 30 min into the drive. In first and second when i gave it gas It felt like the clutch wasn't engaging or maybe its slipping? I let it cool down a bit and took it for a spin around the block and it seemed much better.
I figure I'll double check to make sure my drums aren't stripped before i pull the engine again.
Anyone have any other ideas of what it could be?
60 beetle
78 bus
78 bus
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Re: something amiss
Sounds like clutch slip. Want a visit? I owe you some time.zabo wrote:So I drive my 60 beetle daily to work and back - about a month ago i pulled my engine to replace a leaking rear main seal and replaced my clutch disk at the same time as it had a bit of a glaze on it.
Well today on the way home all was well until about 30 min into the drive. In first and second when i gave it gas It felt like the clutch wasn't engaging or maybe its slipping? I let it cool down a bit and took it for a spin around the block and it seemed much better.
I figure I'll double check to make sure my drums aren't stripped before i pull the engine again.
Anyone have any other ideas of what it could be?
Colin
BobD - 78 Bus . . . 112,730 miles
Chloe - 70 bus . . . 217,593 miles
Naranja - 77 Westy . . . 142,970 miles
Pluck - 1973 Squareback . . . . . . 55,600 miles
Alexus - 91 Lexus LS400 . . . 96,675 miles
Chloe - 70 bus . . . 217,593 miles
Naranja - 77 Westy . . . 142,970 miles
Pluck - 1973 Squareback . . . . . . 55,600 miles
Alexus - 91 Lexus LS400 . . . 96,675 miles
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SundayMondayTuesdaymaybeWednesday?zabo wrote:when are you in town? a quick visit would be great
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Colin
BobD - 78 Bus . . . 112,730 miles
Chloe - 70 bus . . . 217,593 miles
Naranja - 77 Westy . . . 142,970 miles
Pluck - 1973 Squareback . . . . . . 55,600 miles
Alexus - 91 Lexus LS400 . . . 96,675 miles
Chloe - 70 bus . . . 217,593 miles
Naranja - 77 Westy . . . 142,970 miles
Pluck - 1973 Squareback . . . . . . 55,600 miles
Alexus - 91 Lexus LS400 . . . 96,675 miles
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well the clutch disk looks pretty chewed up for 4 weeks of use.. wht would cause this? I don't think my cable was too tight.
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Inadequate clamping force! Lousy pressure plate OR incorrectly surfaced flywheel!zabo wrote:well the clutch disk looks pretty chewed up for 4 weeks of use.. wht would cause this? I don't think my cable was too tight.- click for larger
Hows Monday (26th) evening 6:00 on?
Colin
(p.s. I had my stupid engagement calendar on the wrong month, let me tell you, sonny, getting old is tricky)
BobD - 78 Bus . . . 112,730 miles
Chloe - 70 bus . . . 217,593 miles
Naranja - 77 Westy . . . 142,970 miles
Pluck - 1973 Squareback . . . . . . 55,600 miles
Alexus - 91 Lexus LS400 . . . 96,675 miles
Chloe - 70 bus . . . 217,593 miles
Naranja - 77 Westy . . . 142,970 miles
Pluck - 1973 Squareback . . . . . . 55,600 miles
Alexus - 91 Lexus LS400 . . . 96,675 miles
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How old is the Pressure Plate? Looks like that is the problem.
Geoff
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77 Sage Green Westy- CS 2.0L-160,000 miles
70 Ghia vert, black, stock 1600SP,- 139,000 miles,
76 914 2.1L-Nepal Orange- 160,000+ miles
http://bleysengaway.blogspot.com/
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yea the pressure plate was a sachs but has about 7 years on it.
I just picked up a new one and paid a bit much for it- sachs brasilia 70 bucks..., the other ones they had at the store for 35 looked terrible. the castings looked like junk and had bits grinded off here and there to balance i guess
I just picked up a new one and paid a bit much for it- sachs brasilia 70 bucks..., the other ones they had at the store for 35 looked terrible. the castings looked like junk and had bits grinded off here and there to balance i guess
60 beetle
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78 bus