Date:         Thu, 20 Jul 2000 21:13:53 -0600
Reply-To:     Jim & Melody <JiMelody@zianet.com>
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From:         Jim & Melody <JiMelody@zianet.com>
Subject:      Re: HELP ! Clutch pedal mechanism adjustment access needed.
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Re: HELP ! Clutch pedal mechanism adjustment access neBud,
As others say, no real adjustment for the clutch linkage.  You're exactly right though on the clutch freeplay adjustment on the hanging pistion which goes into the master cylinder.  If you take off your master cylinder (don't unhook the hydraulic line), you can reach up in there and adjust the free play.  Seems like it was 13 mm.  I'd also bet if you feel carefully, you'll find the shaft that this yoke/piston hangs on is well worn and maybe worth a replacement.  No question that it is not a fun place to work but it can be done with a bit of patience.  I used a small pocket mirror to help.  Good luck.

Jim S
91 Syncro AW
99 NB TDI
Alamogordo NM, soon to be Dayton OH
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Tobin Copley 
  To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM 
  Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2000 1:26 PM
  Subject: Re: HELP ! Clutch pedal mechanism adjustment access needed.


  I think he's talking about adjusting clutch pedal free play.  As a large-handed one myself, I can't imagine how to adjust it with the master cylinder in situ.  It should be possible, however.  Can you reach the adjustment nut by feel?  You may have to do it blind.  Anyone?


  BTW, why do you need to adjust it?  If you're just replacing the MC, you shouldn't need to adjust the clutch pedal free play (even though Bentley says you do).


  T.


  At 11:54 AM -0700 7/20/00, Buettner, Peter wrote:
    Hi Bud,

    If I remember correctly there's nothing to adjust on the master cylinder.  If the clutch doesn't work as it should you can

    1. change the brake fluid and bleed the system
    2. if 1. doesn't help you'll need to change the cylinder. 

    It's a pretty common problem.  It's the first thing I had to fix on my Syncro.  It's an easy job, just a bit messy with all the brake fluid running all over the place...

    Peter

    -----Original Message-----
    From: Budding Rose [mailto:ROSEBUD99@webtv.net]
    Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2000 10:59 AM
    To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
    Subject: HELP ! Clutch pedal mechanism adjustment access needed.



    On page 30.2 of Bentley, there's an illustration of the clutch pedal
    operation. I have found it to be almost inaccessible. The adjustment of
    the plunger as it activates the clutch master is what I need. Does
    anyone have any experience and/or suggestions (other than getting
    smaller hands) ?  All input welcome - - TIA
    Bud Yandell


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