Clutch cable

[samass]

what he said
just stamp on it a few times to get the biting point were it sould be

[kentiiboii]

While engines running?

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Pedal goes down but only half way up.

[samass]

either or, makes no odds. probably puts less stress on your release bearing if its while not running, ten just ceck it as you go

[Toms306]

Engine makes no difference, just stand on it a few times.....you have put it all back in right yeah?

[kentiiboii]

Right pedals sorted. But now my gear box is solid to get into gear while engines not running.

[kentiiboii]

Start it up and something went crunch. The tension on clutch pedal has gone! Engine don't want to start.

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Could it be something to do with immobiliser?

[Toms306]

Erm....how can you have broke anything just changing the cable?

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Hang on, what was wrong with your cable? You sure it wasn't the clutch thats broken? And when you say won't start, what happens, does it crank or just nothing?

[kentiiboii]

No idea. I'm going to come back to it tomorrow I think. Im tired warn out head ache and hungry! . I knew I shouldn't of attempted this on my own.

[kentiiboii]

Tbh I was told it was the cable. But now I think about it the cable wasn't snapped any where. My mates just rang saying he thinks it might be the thrush bearing.

[kentiiboii]

First time in my whole life I ever attempt to fix my own car instead of my dad! Simple clutch cable change... Start with I jack my car up onto axle stands... Driveway decided to collasp and car was falling. Had to stop the car from falling shout my mum to fetch my neibours to help stable my car and lower it back down.
After a tow from my neibours landy I got it to my uncles garage which has a pit. With a lot of help from a friend I got the cable threaded through. After putting it back together came to start it and crunch. Now I think it could be the thrush bearing.
I'm very pissed off as you could tell.
Then I decide I can't be arse to make anything to eat so I ring up the take away I work at to order a pizza... I get told because I'm having Saturday off for car show... I've now lost my job!!!!!
But one bright side my pizza is costing me nothing .

[Toms306]

That's shit mate. yeah I was gonna suggest the thrust bearing! However that won't stop you starting the engine afaik.

[kentiiboii]

Question. Thrust bearing... Does it come in clutch kit or separate? Was thinking if it's the kit then might as well have the whole clutch changed.

[Toms306]

Can buy it seperate.....but for all the hassle I'd do the whole kit while the box is off.

[kentiiboii]

Yeah that's what I was thinking. So in that case it's going to be a garage job .

[Toms306]

Yes.....do not even attempt changing the clutch lol....really not a good idea! (see thread below this one lol)

[kentiiboii]

You and sam still not sort the hdi out?
And yeah think I might take it to a garage. Just need to find a decent clutch kit

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This is apparently the way to get the best view of the clucth cable hole.......

For any one who's going to attempt the clutch cable.... This persistion helps!!!

[sweeney1987]

why cant you do a clutch change?
piece off piss!!

cables not hard either, i done my first one in half an hour n oly lost half a days pay over it

[Toms306]

Yes a hdi clutch change is bloody difficult on a driveway without the correct tools and equipment! No, still not even got the box off yet Kent.

[kentiiboii]

I very much doubt I'd be able to do it then. Looks like ringing garages after work. .

[kentiiboii]

How much will it cost me for a decent clutch that will hold stage 2? And for a standard clutch what makes are good?
Also what's needed for a dturbo clutch?

[aggyj17]

doing a clutch change is easy in a 306 took me and my mate a day to fit one and we had to wait for my clutch to turn up for a couple of hours.

[kentiiboii]

Going down to the car soon. Because I think my engine had jamed so going to see if the car will roll. If not taking starter motor of see if something has got stuck between there and fly wheel.
Also check my clutch fork if that's loose I know it's thrust bearing. But think back to yesterday I was able to move the fork with my hand before I started the engine. So maybe that could be it.

Please comment your thoughts. I'm
No mechanic so I virtually have no idea always use my dad and don't trust mechanics incase I get ripped of so want to avoid if I can.

[kentiiboii]

Anyone?

How much will it cost me for a decent clutch that will hold stage 2? And for a standard clutch what makes are good?
Also what's needed for a dturbo clutch?

[samass]

Word is a new valeo will hold stage two i think?
Bot really sure. Free bump anyway

[rob-306hdi]

mate sounds like you have had fun so glad i got mine booked in for next week when me mate can get it in

[DaveW]

Valeo,LUK, sachs, dont buy a 'performance' one off ebay they wont hold a S2 for long, helix is about £400... im sure dum-dum done a guide on stage 2 tuning have a look there