T25 Diesel Hydraulic Clutch conversion to Cable Operated??

splitbusvanatic

Has anyone converted this Gearbox to run with a cable.
I've fitted the rear end of a 1.6d T25 (1987) into my Splittie (1966)
http://vwkd.com/bb/viewtopic.php?p=25950&highlight=&sid=4a4b2ecc3ae5cc04cbc222b86d98a63f#25950
(Engine, Gearbox, entire suspension etc.)
Futbus provided the Gear Linkage Change conversion.

However, I'm now faced with the problem of getting my clutch to work.

Am I better off robbing the Hydraulic bits and pieces from a T25 or converting the T25 Gearbox to a Cable Clutch setup.
Surely the Cable Clutch would be fine for my 1.6d 4 Speed...?

I did stumble across this thread while searching for my answer.

http://vwkd.com/bb/viewtopic.php?p=11845&sid=085ea3293087d87670b718b0cdff136b

How is this working for you Bugsy..?

GratefulGerman · Force Sensitive Joined: 08 Jan 2010 Posts: 16

Hello,
I converted my bay to a 1.6l T25 turbodiesel engine and replaced the hydraulic-operated clutch arm with the old cable operated one.
The arm is easy to remove with a tool like this

It works fine with the cable, no issues at all.
Great project you have there, keep on the good work Happy

splitbusvanatic · Posted: Sat Jul 09, 2011 10:10 pm Post subject:

Thanks For Your Reply.
What Did you get the cable arm from..?
A beetle...?

GratefulGerman · Force Sensitive Joined: 08 Jan 2010 Posts: 16

I used a 091 box with the diesel bellhousing. The clutch arm comes off the original petrol bellhousing.
As far as I know, the arms from bus the beetle based cars are the same. In the year ´75 to ´76 the diameter of the shaft changed to a few mm bigger. So, there should be two types of arms available of which you need the bigger/newer one.

splitbusvanatic · Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 11:04 am Post subject:

So,
A late Beetle Clutch Arm or Late Baywindow Clutch arm would do me.
What busses came with the 091 box?
Post '75 Bays and early T25's...?

thanks again,
D.C.

illzlee · Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 11:19 am Post subject:

what do you call that puller? looks like the perfect tool for the job!
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splitbusvanatic · Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 9:35 pm Post subject:

Something similar to this I suppose.
Ball joint separator.

splitbusvanatic · Posted: Sat Jul 16, 2011 9:54 am Post subject:

Now then.
Back to this conundrum.

Is this the clutch lever I need...?
I've a feeling it's the later one than this..?
VWHERITAGE don't seem to have the later one that GratefulGerman mentioned..
Thanks In advance.

splitbusvanatic · Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2011 1:19 am Post subject:

Ok Guys.
Managed to get the old Clutch arm off without any drama's.
Received a post '76 Clutch Arm from USA (eBay)
8 days to Ireland. Not Bad.
Waiting on a cable now.

In the meantime.
Should the clutch arm spring back after pushing/pulling it in one direction. .?
Mine just stays in whatever position I push/pull it to.

I lifted the rear wheels and changed gears.
I can get drive from the wheels with the clutch arm in both positions.
Does this mean I have a release bearing problem etc ?

Bear in mind all of these actions are being done at the gearbox side.
I've no clutch pedal installed yet.
Thanks in Advance.
D. C.