81 clutch - cambelt change

Post by **woodys** » 05 Aug 2009, 07:23

Hi, Im due for a new clutch in my 81 Aircooled and just wanted to know would it be worth while changing the cambelt at the same time as i have no record of it being changed.

Post by **Fritz** » 05 Aug 2009, 07:25

It may have a Fan belt but no metion of a Cam belt in the Haynes.......

Regards

Fritz..........

Post by **woodys** » 05 Aug 2009, 07:30

still learning about these engines ! they dont have cambelts then ?? Anything else i can check for whilst engine is out?

Post by **Fritz** » 05 Aug 2009, 07:33

Have a good butchers at the rear crank oil seal (flywheel will have to come off to check) if it is showing any signs of leaking change it, but remember to re-torque the flywheel up properly or it will come off.

Regards

Fritz,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Post by **woodys** » 05 Aug 2009, 07:39

Thanks mate

Post by **Red Westie** » 05 Aug 2009, 08:34

Yup..a cam belt is a component that links the crankshaft to the camshaft on top of an engine. The VW flat 4 design is OHV (overhead valve) and so the valves are operated by push rods, no belt in sight. Just a heads up.
Martin

Post by **Ian Hulley** » 05 Aug 2009, 08:35

Time to buy a Haynes ?

Ian.

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