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Post by zabo » Tue Aug 20, 2013 6:17 pm

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?
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Post by Amskeptic » Thu Aug 22, 2013 8:19 am

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?
Sounds like clutch slip. Want a visit? I owe you some time.
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Re: something amiss

Post by zabo » Thu Aug 22, 2013 1:12 pm

when are you in town? a quick visit would be great
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Post by Amskeptic » Thu Aug 22, 2013 2:24 pm

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

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Re: something amiss

Post by zabo » Thu Aug 22, 2013 4:00 pm

you operating in the past? Sending a PM
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Post by zabo » Thu Aug 22, 2013 4:53 pm

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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Post by Amskeptic » Sat Aug 24, 2013 7:27 am

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.
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Inadequate clamping force! Lousy pressure plate OR incorrectly surfaced flywheel!

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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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Re: something amiss

Post by zabo » Sat Aug 24, 2013 10:19 am

should be fine.- thanks
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Post by Bleyseng » Sat Aug 24, 2013 11:18 am

How old is the Pressure Plate? Looks like that is the problem.
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Post by zabo » Sat Aug 24, 2013 11:57 am

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
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