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Clutch tube fixes |
JRust |
Jan 10 2003, 08:12 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,313 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Hey Brad you were right about my clutch tube. That was my problem. I put in 2 ubolts in the acces where the shifter is. Spaced about 10" apart. That strengthened it considerably. I'm plannng on putting a few welds on those (inside & underneath the car). For where it comes thru the firwall. Would it hold to just weld where it comes thru the firewall. Or does it need to be on the inside? Anyone? Planning on welding monday & want to make sure this will last! Thanks in advance! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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Brad Roberts |
Jan 10 2003, 08:57 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
Honestly Jamie..
I would cut the tunnel and weld it in the factory location without the U bolts. I would then weld the cracked portion on the firewall with a small scab plate that fits over the tube. Make sure you grind away all the "braze" that they used..otherwise your welds wont hold. No BS: The U bolts are the cheap way out. It shows me that somebody didnt care enough about the car to fix it correctly (when I look at a car for sale with this method) Not saying it wont work.. just do it right. B |
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