Just replaced the clutch in a type 1 beetle engine that is in my trike. When I push down on pedal it seems to suddenly jump and when released can't ride the clutch. help
Asked by Gandalf69 May 29, 2017 at 04:23 PM about the 1971 Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback
Question type: General
Pedal feels like it suddenly either is engaged or disengaged so when trying to
pull away you jerk forward and can not hold it on the clutch on a hill. Engine is
an 1300 twin port from a 71 - 73 modal but gearbox is from a pre 71 modal.
4 Answers
Did you replace the through out bearing also AND did you resurface the fly wheel. Also make sure you adjusted the clutch cable properly with little free play
Hi. I replaced the throw out bearing, friction plate and pressure plate. Also replaced the bearing release arm. Did not resurface the fly wheel. Have not got a clutch cable as was replaced with a s/steel rod before I obtained the trike. Was thinking about installing a hydraulic system.
This is happening to me, were you able to solve it?
Hi. Yes I managed to solve the problem. The fix was the replacement clutch kit I was sold as a direct replacement didn't fit. After getting an exact duplicate of the clutch that was in it the problem was solved. I took what was left of the old clutch into the shop the first time and they assured me that even though the new kit didn't look the same it was a direct replacement. The one I needed had 3 release levers on the cover plate. Hope this helps. Dave.
