Thread: Clutch Query..........

1. Oil from the main seal will certainly cause slipping - should be able to check for oil depending on the conversion.

2. Lifting the clutch pedal, depending what you adjusted, may have removed the free play on the pedal - if there is no free play to allow the piston in the M/C to fully return, the clutch will slip.

John

Thanks John, I spent a couple of hours adjusting the pedal and master cylinder and seem to have solved the clutch slipping problem

I'm not concerned about the rear oil seal leak as I want to start the tdi conversion once I've tested the gearbox for a few kilometres. The gearbox is working fine but is a bit difficult to engage 1st and 2nd gear compared to the old box. I'm hoping things may improve after a few trips, or I'm open to suggestions to any adjustments that might be needed.

My other question is whether the overdrive can be fitted to this gearbox with it being in the car ?? I found it tricky to remove the old box with overdrive fitted.

Hi Jerry,

I have not actually put an overdrive in after the gearbox but I have removed one from the gearbox while it was in there. It wasn't that hard to do, much easier if you have a proper socket to get the nut off that holds the the gear on the output shaft of the gearbox. So I would say it would not be too difficult to put one on either. You don't need to remove the floor of tunnel, just get to it from under the middle seat and under the car.

Cheers,

TimJ.