Metal cracked around clutch cable

[Madone_si]

I don't believe it - bloody car....... 

I have a LARGE crack around the clutch cable mount that is at the back of the engine bay so clutch doesn't work at all now, it moves freely.....

Does any one know the best way of fixing this?

Any help is appreicated

[AdamB]

This is a common fault, and there are kits available to fix it. the are just a piece of metal, cut and shaped to fit in the bulkhead, over the weak point.
Have a search on some of the VW sites for it.

[Madone_si]

thanks Adam, I thought that might be the case.

[Madone_si]

For anyone else that may require this kit.

Bulkhead repair plate"  ?7.60+VAT part no.71717B from - http://www.gsfcarparts.com

[richandhazel]

I had to do my cab just over a year ago. As Adam says, its a very common failure.............I've fitted the kit to three mk1's myself!

[gibby]

Yup mine went last year too 

[Madone_si]

Will I need a welder to put the kit onto the car?

[richandhazel]

It can be welded in but to be honest when I did mine I used some high strength aircraft sealant from work............worked a treat and overpaintable. If I remember correctly the kit includes some self adhesive pads.

[Madone_si]

ok. Where do you work then Rich?

[richandhazel]

Heathrow.........aircraft engineer for bmi