Re: [T3] leaky transmission. [ strange one.. ]

[John Fessenden "fess" <fess-vwtype3.org@fess.org>]

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On Sep 16, 2004, at 6:49 AM, Jim Adney wrote:

> On 16 Sep 2004 at 0:01, fess wrote:
>
> > On Sep 15, 2004, at 7:33 PM, Jim Adney wrote:

> > > 3) grind off both tabs, replace the retainer plate, and remove the
> > > z-bar.
> >
> > So, what exactly does this z-bar do?  I still don't quite get it, even
> > from the posts so far.  What am I trading off if I get rid of it.
>
> It gives you a stiffer spring rate and greater load capacity once the 
> rear end
> has been loaded down. In spite of what the posts on this subject, I 
> can't see
> that it would help handling other than in stiffening the rear 
> suspension.
>
> The problem is that it works exactly the opposite of a sway bar. With 
> a heavy
> load, so that it is in effect, when you take a corner the body leans 
> to the
> outside. This Z-bar would transfer some weight to the inside of the 
> car,
> increasing the body lean. A sway bar would remove some weight from the 
> inside
> wheel to reduce the lean.
>
> Except for giving the ability to carry heavier loads under rather 
> tranquil
> circumstances, I don't see the point.


This description of the Z bar makes me feel like it's a negative
to have it on there. which means I have to choose wether or not
to look for different parts.

I have found a guy near me that has these:

  http://herbie.ddv.com/~fess/tmp/type3/axles.html

which he says are from a '67, the flange on the retainer plate
looks right.  but the missing z-bar flange, and the other
bracket there make me think it's something else.

--fess

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