Guest Tidybri Posted May 9, 2006 When i have my foot flat on the clutch and the car is in gear it moves forward still. I know this is not normal but is it a new clutch or a far more simple and cheaper option such as a loose clutch cable or something? Any help is apreciated as i am a novice at all this mechanical stuff this being my 1st car!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony 1,003 Posted May 9, 2006 Probably just haven't adjusted the clutch cable correctly - is the biting point pretty much on the floor per chance? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Tidybri Posted May 9, 2006 Only brought the car 2 weeks ago guy said he had fitted a new cable thats why i asked if it may need tightening. As it happens the biteing point is really low is it a hard job ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dream Weaver 2 Posted May 9, 2006 Try adjusting the cable first of all, its on the lever arm on the gearbox. Adjust the bolts on the cable end to tighten it up. However, if the previous owner has fitted a new cable recently, that would suggest to me the clutch may have gone and he was trying to mask it with a new cable. If it is the clutch, its not a big job, more of a ballache. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Tidybri Posted May 9, 2006 IS THERE A HOW 2 GUIDE UN DOING THIS? LIKE I SAID IM A COMPLETE IDIOT WHEN IT COMES TO MECHANICS!! AND DONT HAVE THE BUDGET TO SEND TO A GARAGE TO BE DONE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayCC 0 Posted May 9, 2006 There is a guide on the main website mate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pug_life 0 Posted May 9, 2006 i'm not that local but can help you out mate if it is a clutch job it can be done in a day easy as long as everything is there to change try adjusting cable so biting point is more to the top of pedal... if biting point is low down it will wear the clutch out faster Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony 1,003 Posted May 9, 2006 IS THERE A HOW 2 GUIDE UN DOING THIS? LIKE I SAID IM A COMPLETE IDIOT WHEN IT COMES TO MECHANICS!! AND DONT HAVE THE BUDGET TO SEND TO A GARAGE TO BE DONE Buy yourself a Haynes Manual - complete joke it might be, but it's fine when it comes to basic jobs. Basically you just need to tighten the nuts up on the gearbox end of the clutch cable - 10 and 13mm spanner you'll need, and if it's a recent cable then it should be straight forward Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Tidybri Posted May 10, 2006 Well thanks guys you have all been a great help here!! I will try and get out this afternoon and tighten the cable and let you know if that fixes it. If not im sure i will be back getting info on changing the clutch lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XLR8 0 Posted May 10, 2006 you can change the clutch with the engine still in, its is a pain though.. but id bet the cable just needs tensioning correctly....did you get a haynes manual? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Tidybri Posted May 10, 2006 not yet but my mate works in halfords might see if he can comander one for me tonight so i can have a look wot bolts i have to tighten for the clutch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Tidybri Posted May 13, 2006 Right ive got my haynes manual Wot a load of s@%t its not exactly great but might be a bit of help for other stuff?! Anyway im off outside to try and do this might be back if i come across any problems. Like it knackerd!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Tidybri Posted May 15, 2006 Well i had a bash at tightening the clutch cable on saturday. and it appears a bit odd to me can someone post a picture how it should look as i think mine is wrong. the bar that the cable is attached to near the tension bolts the arm comes off and is wedged with a piece of metal when this is removed the pedal sits flat to the floor even if the cable is tight. If i put it back in and tighten the cable again the pedal now sits higher then the brake and accelerator. I am now quite worried as it isnt right i guess? Any ideas folks??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dream Weaver 2 Posted May 15, 2006 (edited) The end of the cable should be a threaded bar, this goes through a big round rubber grommet thing (which sits in the lever). There is then a round disk that the rod goes through and the bolts then tighten the rod up to the disc. Mine also needs doing as it creeps in neutral. Edited May 15, 2006 by Dream Weaver Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Tidybri Posted May 15, 2006 Thats exactly how it looks but the suport arm is wedged further out tith a piece of metal which droped when i losened the cable 1st so i left it out but the pedal was on the floor. I put it back where i think it fell out and re tightened the cable and now it sits high but works Is there a way of texting a picture to post would be easier if i cld show you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Tidybri Posted May 17, 2006 Finaly ive managed to sort some pictures Here is the one with the mentioned piece of metal http://www.maxiboy.co.uk/test/front.jpg And here it is without http://www.maxiboy.co.uk/test/front2.jpg Any ideas folks?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
