[T3] Front beam is loose

Jim Adney jadney at vwtype3.org
Sat Nov 10 21:24:53 PST 2012


On 9 Nov 2012 at 8:51, Bobsnotch at aol.com wrote:

> In a message dated 11/8/2012 6:23:54 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
> nurofiz at knology.net writes:
> 
> If I  understand correctly, repair would involve removing the upper bar 
> completely  and drilling a new, deeper "land" for the right side set screw 
> (bolt).   Alternatively, a new land could be drilled on the opposite side of the 
> bar  (the arms would need to be turned around 180  degrees).

> I'd try and do an adjustment first (working on the right side), and see IF  
> that fixes it (see Bentley for the procedure). 

If he has as much play as he says (2-3 mm) then the L set screw has 
clearly lost its grip. The left side must be fixed first.

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Jim Adney, jadney at vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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