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81 clutch - cambelt change
Posted: 05 Aug 2009, 07:23
by woodys
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.
Re: 81 clutch - cambelt change
Posted: 05 Aug 2009, 07:25
by Fritz
It may have a Fan belt but no metion of a Cam belt in the Haynes.......
Regards
Fritz..........
Re: 81 clutch - cambelt change
Posted: 05 Aug 2009, 07:30
by woodys
still learning about these engines ! they dont have cambelts then ?? Anything else i can check for whilst engine is out?
Re: 81 clutch - cambelt change
Posted: 05 Aug 2009, 07:33
by Fritz
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,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Re: 81 clutch - cambelt change
Posted: 05 Aug 2009, 07:39
by woodys
Thanks mate
Re: 81 clutch - cambelt change
Posted: 05 Aug 2009, 08:34
by Red Westie
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
Re: 81 clutch - cambelt change
Posted: 05 Aug 2009, 08:35
by Ian Hulley
Time to buy a Haynes ?
Ian.