Actually, its my first VW bug but I'm experience with aircooled bikes and lots of water cooled engines. But the engine is not my problem, the little 1500 purs nicely. My first problem is with the vacuum diaphram which leaks and makes getting into gear a grinding experience. Don't laugh but thanks to the previous owner, I have an access hole behind the rear seat so I tied a rope to the clutch lever for a bit of manual diaghram assistance. Now it goes into gear without grinding and I can feel the clutch re-engage ( lever returns too) but either the torque converter or clutch disk slips bad. It seams to move better at idle in reverse than it does in forward, and revving gets you nowhere. I tried adjusting the control valve on the left side of the engine compartment but it made no difference. Checked my ATF too, any other suggestions as to how to diagnose the problem, before I yank it all apart. I have a manual trans with pressure plate, disk and flywheel and if I can't figure this out, I'm contemplating going to a standard clutch. Help me save my auto stick, I like the idea of keeping it.
- Mike