AboutRon Wolff Expertise I am proficient in the following areas of VW Air Cooled Models from 1968-1979:
Vehicles: Super Beetle, Beetle, Thing, Karmann Ghia, Bus, Westfalia/Bus
Areas of expertise years 1968-1979
Engine Rebuild advice for all air cooled engines
VW Brake system replacement
Automatic Stickshift transmission
VW KOOL and DPD air conditioning systems (ex. thing)
Westfalia Electrical system dual battery
Westy Refridge Repair
Westy Cabinet Repair
Westy
AFC Fuel Injection system (1975 bugs) (1975 bus/Westys)
Soundproofing
General type 4 engine rebuild/technical data (i.e. 1.7 ltr, 1.8., 2.0) for buses
VW Air Cooled Beetle and Bus Paint codes
VW Distributor Compatibility Information
Westy component repair
Emission Systems
Exhaust Systems
General Electric System
Door rebuild (windows, seals, vent windows)
Body Panel Removal and general repair (non-welded)
Charging System
Convertible top Installation: Beetle
CV joints
Engine Troubleshooting
Valve Train
Non areas of expertise:
High Performance Modifications
Front end related components
Rear suspension (spring plate adjustment)
Bodywork / painting
Experience
Past/Present clients I often contribute to the westfalia users group technical boards. I have been a member for about 4 years. My usermame is 76Heatwagen
I restore vintage Volkswagens and currently own 4 of them.
Expert: Ron Wolff Date: 9/10/2007 Subject: VW Golf TDI
Question Hello, I've got a 2005 golf TDI, and found that when driving on a highway, the clutch becomes very loose, loose enough to feel uneasy about driving the car. but when I slow down and drive in the city for a bit, it tightens up again and seems normal. is it a fluid thing, or is the transmission going (only ~40K miles!). THanks so much for your help
Answer Hi John,
This is simply a clutch slave cylinder issue. It either needs to be bled or replaced.
Fear not, your clutch is OK.
Get a Golf manual and it will show you how to bleed it, and if the condition does not drastically improve, you may just need to replace the cylinder.
Either way, this is not difficult to do, but too many steps to detail here.
