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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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Bleyseng |
Feb 6 2003, 11:02 AM
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Aircooled Baby! Group: Members Posts: 13,036 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Seattle, Washington (for now) Member No.: 24 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
The welding part is the easy part. It is all the cutting and prep, you really want to cut the piece out so it can be welded back cleanly. Grind and sand the whole area that is going to be cut first of all tar and paint. Use a straight edge to make cut lines. I use both a sawzall and a 4" grinder w/ a cutting disc on it. Go slow cutting to make nice straight cuts and of course don't go too deep and chop up everything else that is in the tunnel. Remove the tunnel piece and then clean the clutch tube for welding. Then weld it. Pretty simple if you go slow. Then weld the tunnel piece back on. Put non flammable blankets around the floor of the car if the carpets are still in there too.
Geoff |
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