SnowBord
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I am well aware that this topic has been done to death, but once more won't hurt!
Well I have changed the clutch cable twice in the space of just over a year, and it seems to have snapped once more, yesterday!
The clutch does not really feel heavy at all... if anything i've adjusted the clutch cable so the clutch bites quite high up, out of fear that the sudden jerks of the clutch biting when the pedal is only a little depressed will snap it!
But, to no avail, the girlfriend drove the car today and lo and behold, I got the call I hate the most - come tow me, the clutch cable is buggered.
So bearing in mind the clutch appears to have little resistance (if you have to think about it, it's very slightly heavy, compared to when it gets fully depressed), yet the cable still snaps, should I just buy one of them thar reinforced cables, and hope for the best?
To be honest, the clutch does not really feel heavy, and feels a lot lighter than my 106's clutch.
Or should I get down and dirty and butcher the gearbox and replace the clutch? Do I need a pit for this, or can I do this on the street? Will I be half way there to changing the timing belt if I change the clutch, as that too needs attention, not to mention the transmission fluid needs changing?
If I change the clutch, could the bushes or something else still be buggered?
What's your advice guys? I've been fixing a million faults with this bugger, including just changing the CV boot, which meant battling the hub nut for a few hours, which I understand needs to once again come off...
HELP!!!!
Apart from not having the time, I am running out of money and patience, although I love the car to bits when it runs! Just stuffed a new pair of 6x9s, a new head unit and a 400w amp in the little beast (after the old ones got nicked)! LOVELY!
What is the average life expectancy of a healthy clutch / reinforced clutch cable?
Well I have changed the clutch cable twice in the space of just over a year, and it seems to have snapped once more, yesterday!
The clutch does not really feel heavy at all... if anything i've adjusted the clutch cable so the clutch bites quite high up, out of fear that the sudden jerks of the clutch biting when the pedal is only a little depressed will snap it!
But, to no avail, the girlfriend drove the car today and lo and behold, I got the call I hate the most - come tow me, the clutch cable is buggered.
So bearing in mind the clutch appears to have little resistance (if you have to think about it, it's very slightly heavy, compared to when it gets fully depressed), yet the cable still snaps, should I just buy one of them thar reinforced cables, and hope for the best?
To be honest, the clutch does not really feel heavy, and feels a lot lighter than my 106's clutch.
Or should I get down and dirty and butcher the gearbox and replace the clutch? Do I need a pit for this, or can I do this on the street? Will I be half way there to changing the timing belt if I change the clutch, as that too needs attention, not to mention the transmission fluid needs changing?
If I change the clutch, could the bushes or something else still be buggered?
What's your advice guys? I've been fixing a million faults with this bugger, including just changing the CV boot, which meant battling the hub nut for a few hours, which I understand needs to once again come off...
HELP!!!!
Apart from not having the time, I am running out of money and patience, although I love the car to bits when it runs! Just stuffed a new pair of 6x9s, a new head unit and a 400w amp in the little beast (after the old ones got nicked)! LOVELY!
What is the average life expectancy of a healthy clutch / reinforced clutch cable?