Anyone know anywhere locally that might sell some kind of hose that would work for this application?

I desperately need the line from the clutch servo to the control valve. I'd like to replace the one from the CV to the carb while I'm at it.

It's supposed to be 12mmID wire reinforced vacuum line.

Thanks,
Dave

ASBug,

I hope you feel better soon. My son had bronchitis last week. Didn't slow him down much but he sounded rotten.

The folks a VWAR have been real helpful. With their help I ordered a hose from the local Mercedes dealer that is supposed to be as close to OEM as can be found.

Thanks for your offer of hose. I may still take you up on it as I didn't order enough to do all the lines, just the one that's cracked (servo to CV). I should have enough left over to do the CV to carb as well.

I'd love to hook up if I get my Ghia running. The hose should be in on Saturday and in the car by Saturday night. I don't 100% know that the hose is the cause of my sudden shifting woes but it seems the most likely candidate.

I've got a lot to learn about my strange little car and I'd love to pick your brain. If not this weekend then maybe at the next meeting or Octoberfest activities.

This is not my 1st aircooled VW but it's my first Autostick. I'm digging it - lots of fun to drive.

Dave

Zen is right about the shifting, although it is usually backwards for me.
After driving the ASBug for a week or so everyday, I'll get into my Toyota Passeo and immediately try to slam it into gear with out using the clutch.
It always lets me know I have made a mistake.
KC

That's been the trick for me. I keep wanting to rest my hand on the shift knob.

Dave

First this is my first post and I am glad I found you.

I no this is an old topic but wanted to no how you guys drive your AS. I was given an auto stick at the age of 15. I held on to it through high school, college, and many years beyond until I sold it in 2001. I recently got another one and took it to the shop to be serviced. The service guy told me I was driving the vehicle wrong. He told me that I must always drive the vehicle by starting in Low gear 1st, then 1st gear then 2nd. When I got my first auto back in the late 80"s the VW dealership I bought it from told me to start in 1st gear then at about 20 miles or so hit 2nd and to only use the Low gear when in need of climbing tough hills.

It has been some years since I had a AS VW but I had driven my AS in 1st and 2nd gears only for many, many. many years with out a problem. I only used low if I needed to go up a steep hill which is rare in the area of GA that I live in so I just wanted to no what is the correct way to drive them.

Thanks
Veedub3

From what I've read a lot of AS owners like to use all 3 forward gears cuz it's fun. Not at all necessary. I generally use 1st and 2nd unless I'm starting from a stop up a steep hill or I want a little faster take off. I found an original owner's manual on the web somewhere and this is how it's supposed to be driven.

Dave

Wow, Thanks RetbugTech. I'm kinda new to the Autostick but I thought I had that part figured out.

from now on I'll lean on the "L" a little more

Well, to be honest I've been driving around with a leaking servo bladder since I bought the car (replaced it this evening) so I've been shifting as little as possible to avoid stressing the darn thing.

Thanks for the info'. I stand corrected.

Dave

Yep, Its your Coal Truck drive it the way you want to. I was just passing along  what the factory said to do to make them last longer.