Is it possible that the guide tube thru the tunnel has broken loose from where it is welded. I have heard this can be a problem when VW's are getting older. I think that would give you the same effect as a bowden tube out of adjustment. Just my 2 cents. Wayne Carlisle <wcbug66@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: Thanks Sammie, I'll check it out tonight when I get home. Wayne '70 camper Garland, TX >From: Sammie Smith >Reply-To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >Subject: [tcb] Re: Bouncing in Reverse >Date: Mon, 15 Nov 2004 15:09:17 -0600 > >It's probably a bowden tube thing. That's the first thing to suspect with >those symtoms. Check for appropriate slack in bowden tube. Manual tells >you how much, can't remember off of the top of my head, but it's about an >inch. Without enough slack in the tube it will jump in reverse and in >first also. >Sammie Smith > > >At 02:08 PM 11/15/2004, you wrote: > >I have a question for you mechanical gurus. I sold a 64 bug to an >aircooler > >in LA and he's coming to pick it up Saturday. I put a 1600 dp in it and >it > >runs good but when I put it in reverse and slowly let out the clutch, it > >starts bouncing. Not a lot, but enough to let you know something isn't > >right. Do I need to adjust the clutch a little more, or is this a bowden > >tube thing? I'd appreciate any help you can give me. He's buying it > >regardless, but he's a good guy and I'd really like to have it fixed for > >him. > > > >thanks, > >Wayne > >'70 camper > >