Author Topic: proper length of a 84 rabbit 5 speed clutch pushrod? (Read 5116 times)

Master ACiD · « **on:** June 22, 2006, 11:41:27 am »

im troubleshooting a problem of excessive clutch cable free play. the cable is maxed out in terms of adjustment and theres still too much free play. i pulled the trans off and put a new clutch in (it needed it) but im still having the free play issue., im thinking my pushrod is worn down. was wondering if anyone had a good pushrod to measure its length off and report back to me?

thanks.

Master ACiD · « **Reply #1 on:** June 23, 2006, 11:07:41 am »

nobody has a 5 speed laying around that they could pull the pushrod out of and check its length for me?
you dont even need any too.s it just pulls out with youre bare hands.

someone, please?

Kudagra · « **Reply #2 on:** June 23, 2006, 04:19:39 pm »

My car is at work and Ill measure it once I get back there Monday (or sooner if Im unlucky) But its a 86 Jetta 5sp. Dont know if its different.

Master ACiD · « **Reply #3 on:** June 23, 2006, 04:37:52 pm »

thanks for the offer but the transmission needs to be out of the car before you can measure it.

is youre trans out of the car? i wouldnt ask you or anyone to bother pulling a trans just for my sake.

thanks.

Kudagra · « **Reply #4 on:** June 23, 2006, 11:05:44 pm »

Yea I have the engine in the car....in the front seat, back seat and trunk. Basically anywhere but under the hood. The trans is still in there. I was just looking at it yesterday thinking how goofy a set up it was to use a push rod for the clutch and not a fork like everyone else. Ill yank the some-beach out and measure it first thing Monday morning and post it. (unless Im forced back earlier)

Kudagra · « **Reply #5 on:** June 27, 2006, 05:29:44 am »

Sorry I was busy as *** yesterday.

13 7/16"

sorry if you want the metric...I have to get back to work..

Master ACiD · « **Reply #6 on:** June 27, 2006, 06:05:33 am »

thank you so much. my pushrod is more like 13 1/4.

rats, i need a new pushrod. well its better i find out now,

thanks again guy. youve been more helpfull than you can imagine.

Kudagra · « **Reply #7 on:** June 28, 2006, 04:33:07 am »

hell Ill send you mine since it will probably be a year before mine runs. You just have to promise to get me another one.

RabbitJockey · « **Reply #8 on:** June 28, 2006, 06:44:56 pm »

jsut put some quarters behind the throw out bearing and call it good XD

Master ACiD · « **Reply #9 on:** June 28, 2006, 08:08:11 pm »

kudagra, i appreciate the offer but i have to get a new clutch release bearing and some other parts anyways so i went ahead and just ordered everything tonight.

thanks again though.

bigJ · « **Reply #10 on:** July 15, 2006, 04:54:28 pm »

When I got my current transmission from the wrecking yard the clutch cable was shimmed. Upon further removal I found that the clutch pedel bracket was cracked. Once I got the trans. home and dismantled it I found that the previous owners had a valve lifter shim under the clutch lever. I would bet this is why the car was junked.