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Yes sir, that's the one. The local independent VW shop here calls it a pre-load tube. I don't understand how it could make a difference, but boy howdy, it sure does.
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Here is some info I found on the bowden tube. It's just one of several unique things VW put on their cars in the past. Don't even ask about the gland nut which is really a bolt.:xzqxz:
[h=1]Bowden Tube[/h] [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]~~~[/FONT][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] The "Bowden" tube is the tube through which the clutch cable runs between two welded brackets in the body and the gearbox support arm. These brackets force a "sag" or bend of about 3/4 to 1 inch below the straight line between the body and the support arm. This sag or bend in the clutch cable guide tube is critical -- the friction it imposes on the cable minimizes clutch chatter. If the sag is insufficient, the clutch will jump and shudder when you use it - mostly in first. The Bowden tube allows the engine to rock on it's rubber mounts without pulling on the cable.
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