1987 Cabriolet!

Ownza · Jan 19, 2009

i have been lurking around here for awhile,and just wanted to say hi!
i also have a couple of questions...like does any one know where i can find a clutch kit replacement walk through ?? (i have my bently, but pics will help.

)
what is supposed to hold down the carpet near the e-brake and doors?
i have many more, but hopefully you guys can answer those.

Ill try get some pics some time today

thanks

native-texan_in_tn · Jan 19, 2009

Re: 1987 Cabriolet! (Ownza)

Welcome to the vortex! In addition to your Bentley (a very wise and invaluable investment), be sure to check out http://www.Cabby-Info.com if you haven't already discovered it. As for transmission-related info, take a look here: http://www.brokevw.com/. There is probably a DIY clutch article somewhere but I haven't a link to one saved. While replacing the clutch, it's a good opportunity to replace various seals and the throw-out bearing, too, while everything is accessible.
As for the carpet, it should fit beneath the door sill trim strips. I'm not aware of any clips, etc. so it was likely glued in both locations you're concerned with. I'm sure someone will chime in with something more specific... Good luck with it and let's see some pics!

briano1234 · Jan 19, 2009

Re: 1987 Cabriolet! (native-texan_in_tn)

The Doors sills actually have clips that fasten to the carpet, and then over the metal tab of the sill. The plastic sill plate covers them.
None around the ebrake it is that "humane mouse trap glue" crap.
For taking it out
see: It for a automatic, but for dropping a tranny its the same save for the location of the starter and the flex plate.
http://www.mk1vw.info/modules....id=15

For the throw out bearing:
http://www.mk1vw.info/modules....id=14

To hold the pressure plate:
http://www.mk1vw.info/modules....id=67
Lastly don't forget to grease the brass button on the plate.

Ownza · Jan 19, 2009

Re: 1987 Cabriolet! (briano1234)

sweet, thanks guys!
my car is pretty dirty

im currently in the process of making my badges and fender flares look new-ish again, but i do have them!
is there a size limit for pics when placing them in posts?

is that the color the seats are supposed to be? or are they realllly reallllly dirty (yea, i know theres chunks of dirt laying on them..switched to studs and had my normal tires *in bags* back there)

Modified by Ownza at 9:47 PM 1-19-2009

Modified by Ownza at 11:32 PM 1-19-2009

vdubbugman53 · Jan 20, 2009

take those links you put in them and make them look like this

Insert Link between the brackets img]link here[/img]

Modified by vdubbugman53 at 9:27 PM 1-19-2009

Modified by vdubbugman53 at 9:29 PM 1-19-2009

Ownza · Jan 20, 2009

Re: (vdubbugman53)

didnt know if there was a size limit on here

ill do it next time, just tried but it wasnt working

egranlund · Jan 20, 2009

Re: (Ownza)

oi, don't forget the clutch cable...might as well while you have it off.
I just replaced mine, night and day!
I found out that my old one was just starting to break too

vdubbugman53 · Jan 20, 2009

picture posting epic fail lol

0dd_j0b · Jan 20, 2009

Re: (vdubbugman53)

Quote, originally posted by vdubbugman53 »

picture posting epic fail lol

leave him alone, he is obviously new to it

vdubbugman53 · Jan 20, 2009

i know i see that..... get rid of that extra bracket in your IMG tags then it should work

vdubbugman53 · Jan 20, 2009

holy big pix......that seat look very skanky

Modified by vdubbugman53 at 7:33 AM 1-20-2009

Ownza · Jan 20, 2009

Re: (vdubbugman53)

i was just leaving it as a url at first since i wasnt sure if there was a restriction on pic sizes

next time ill do the /img and take them at smaller resolutions haha
and dont mind those horribley rusted rims!

I have better ones for my normal tires http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif

bspaulding · Jan 20, 2009

As for your carpet, Go to JoAnn Fabrics and get some heavy duty velcro. Cut it into tiny strips and place it under the carpet around the ebrak and under the door sills and it will hold your carpet in place.

native-texan_in_tn · Jan 20, 2009

Re: (bspaulding)

Yes, a wee bit smaller resolution pics would be a good thing... I could have sworn my poor laptop grunted when I opened the post this morning... <chuckle>

But you found the extra bracket and they're displaying fine now. http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif

Don't worry 'bout your rust and crud for there's more than one of us that can relate well with such issues. My '89 began in similar condition with a much rougher looking top, as well, but it's been progressing relatively well from the days of being a $400 car, even if there are those occasions when I'd like to add it to the Cumberland River as a fish attractor!

Thanks, Brian, for clearing up the carpet fastening question. I haven't paid mine much attention yet since it's been so far down my list!

Ownza · Jan 20, 2009

Re: (bspaulding)

ooooo! good thinking on the velcro

my car was a 500$ car

but iv put a lot of money in it (im up to like 1300-1400 i think )

i only have a couple of big problems still (axle boot or something or other doesnt have a clip on it so its slinging oil/stuff, some how i have a small coolant leak that ends up being around my oil filter...
my heater blower decides when it will turn on and when it wont, the P.O. cut the front springs,

clutch, need to re-key my trunk/gas cap, need almost ALL weather stripping

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and lots of little doo-dads

lol! what are my back seats supposed to look like? and they didnt orig come with the front seats right?

Modified by Ownza at 12:19 AM 1-21-2009

badpenny · Jan 22, 2009

Your back seat is original, your front seats appear to come out of a rabbit or jetta, possibly even a scirocco.

1987 Cabriolet!

Ownza

native-texan_in_tn

briano1234

Ownza

vdubbugman53

Ownza

egranlund

vdubbugman53

0dd_j0b

vdubbugman53

vdubbugman53

Ownza

bspaulding

native-texan_in_tn

Ownza

badpenny

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