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shielsy68 Posted a lot Posts: 3,348	Problem with beetle shielsy68 @shielsy68
	Jul 29, 2019 20:59:52 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	When I put beetle into first gear let cluth out its starts bunny hopping. Clutch cable I think might not be adjusted right I think?. Clutch pedal further forward than brake pedal. Can anyone give advice please thank you


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johnthesparky Posted a lot Posts: 3,499 Club RR Member Number: 6	Problem with beetle johnthesparky @johnthesparky Club Retro Rides Member 6
	Jul 29, 2019 21:41:43 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I think you are going to have to climb underneath. Can you check for free play on the clutch arm? Are the gearbox mounts ok? If the front mount is busted then the engine could rock backwards and the fixed cable could pull the clutch arm as the engine and box move maybe?


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shielsy68 Posted a lot Posts: 3,348	Problem with beetle shielsy68 @shielsy68
	Jul 29, 2019 21:48:38 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Thanks for your advice john


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chris y Part of things Posts: 548	Problem with beetle chris y @chrisy
	Jul 30, 2019 7:13:32 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Check that the engine to gearbox bolts / nuts are tight, this actually happened to my brother, although I think it bunny hopped when reversing on that occassion. As John said, check engine and gearbox mounts. Maybe have someone observe the engine bay with the lid open while you try to pull away to see if the engine is jumping up and down or whether its as steady as it should be and the trouble is with the clutch itself. I'm not an expert, but just some things I'd do first.


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spiny Club Retro Rides Member Wiki Admin I am abivalent towards car electrics ... Posts: 1,330 Club RR Member Number: 167	Problem with beetle spiny @spiny Club Retro Rides Member 167
	Jul 30, 2019 7:37:17 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	If it's just suddenly started to happen, its possible that the clutch cable is streteched due to fraying, cables are cheap enough and it's easy to replace, if awkward, so I'd say if you don't know when it was last changed, change it. The awkward bit is getting up to where the wing nut needs tightening:
	1978 VW Type 2 - rusting on my drive 1970 MG Midget - still nearly finished, now actually moves ! 2006 VW T5 panel van, daily duties 2001 Mondeo 2l auto, backup duties

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neilsdavies Posted a lot Posts: 1,007	Problem with beetle neilsdavies @neilsdavies
	Jul 30, 2019 16:12:52 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Oil on the clutch is another possibility. Had one with a leaky flywheel oil seal and it juddered when pulling away for months before it failed altogether.
	1968 Cal Look Beetle - 2007cc motor - 14.45@93mph in full street trim 1970-ish Karmann Beetle cabriolet - project soon to be re-started. 1986 Scirocco - big plans, one day!

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