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replacing clutch cable

Posted: 12 Nov 2009, 10:05
by umgum
the old clutch cable is so knackered that the wing nut won`t even move
so do i just cut the old cable and replace

but how tight should the wingnut be

Re: replacing clutch cable

Posted: 12 Nov 2009, 10:15
by Cruz
I've got a new one on ebay for less than GSF charge :wink:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... :MESELX:IT" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Re: replacing clutch cable

Posted: 12 Nov 2009, 11:01
by richnewton
umgum wrote:the old clutch cable is so knackered that the wing nut won`t even move
so do i just cut the old cable and replace

but how tight should the wingnut be

this happened to mine, i just cut it and then got the old wingnut off in a vice.
I'm pretty sure i just then took the slack up and kept turning the wingnut until the clutch was biting about right. :ok

Re: replacing clutch cable

Posted: 12 Nov 2009, 11:16
by CovKid
Its the same adjustment as the Beetle: http://www.vw-resource.com/clutch_adjust.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; - 3/8-3/4in. of free play

Re: replacing clutch cable

Posted: 12 Nov 2009, 12:23
by umgum
Cruz wrote:I've got a new one on ebay for less than GSF charge :wink:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... :MESELX:IT" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

cheers m8 but just bought one from heritage