engine install/clutch

professa · Post by **professa** » Sun Mar 28, 2004 6:43 am

yesterday I pulled the engine to get a look at what's going on. I could not find any reason for the clutch NOT to engage. Nothing obvious. I checked all the mechanisms - everything looked to function normally. I reinstalled the engine and I still have the same problem.

At this point, I give up. I'm taking it to a local shop this week.

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Bob Ingman · Post by **Bob Ingman** » Sun Mar 28, 2004 10:05 am

Chris sometimes its wise to know where do it yourself ends and seek professional help begins. I`m sure the issue will be resolved as being something minor, a defect or an overlook. Meanwhile look at the bright side-you got extra practive at engine removal and installation.
There is only so much we can hope to accomplish as do it yourselfers but over a period of time the bar seems to raise without conscious effort on our part. We just naturally learn as we go. Please keep us informed as we are curious at this point. I have nearly contacted you to see if anything was up.
If you had not got your parts from Jake I would be inclined to think you have a 914 flywheel installed. Due to its depth everything would look correct yet not function correctly. Best of luck. Bob Ingman

professa · Post by **professa** » Sun Mar 28, 2004 10:12 am

Agreed - I'm a beaten man on this one.

I just don't understand it - it most probably will be something innanely stupid. I've NEVER had this sort of issue with a typeI.

That's ok - I accept defeat in order to learn something. I'll keep y'all posted.

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Bob Ingman · Post by **Bob Ingman** » Sun Mar 28, 2004 10:15 am

Chris this won`t be a T-1 vs T-4 issue. When it comes down to that you will be glad you have the T-4. Best of luck. Bob Ingman

Bob Ingman · Post by **Bob Ingman** » Tue Apr 13, 2004 8:47 pm

Professa are you out there? It`s been awhile and my curiosity is peaked. Let us know whats up when you can. Best regards. Bob Ingman

professa · Post by **professa** » Tue Apr 13, 2004 10:11 pm

It's funny that you wrote today - I towed my Thing 100+ miles today to a shop in Dallas. I should know more later this week. I'll update when I know more.
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Bob Ingman · Post by **Bob Ingman** » Wed Apr 28, 2004 5:53 pm

professa if you are still with us I am curious as to what your shop had to say about your delema. Update us when you learn something new. Best of luck. Bob Ingman

professa · Post by **professa** » Wed Apr 28, 2004 6:09 pm

Believe it or not, they haven't been able to get to it yet. They are backlogged with work. In fact they were supposed to call me today with an estimate. As soon as I know anything, I will post it here.

professa · Post by **professa** » Thu May 06, 2004 6:21 am

Do you ever have those moments that you feel absolutely stupid? I did yesterday when the guy at the shop told me there was no throw-out bearing installed. Yeah, those things tend to help.

But I swallowed it ... and blamed it on my buddy.

The important thing here is that I'M ON THE ROAD.

OMG! Jake, you have changed my life. Your TypeIV is incredible! I drove around for hours in the cool spring night. Clear skies, top down, power up. I cannot wipe the smile off my face - even this morning.

One MassIVe happy customer.

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Bob Ingman · Post by **Bob Ingman** » Thu May 06, 2004 9:07 am

Chris your message made my day! Keep on grinnin. Bob Ingman

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