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Old 23-09-2012, 11:06 AM   #1
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Default Clutch screwed or not?

Hey guys I recently replaced the clamp that hold the clutch cable to the pedal and now my clutch is alot easier then what it was and it dosnt grab until it's almost all the way out? Is this normal? Or is my clutch had it?

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Old 23-09-2012, 02:23 PM   #2
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tried giving it an adjust?
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Old 23-09-2012, 06:49 PM   #3
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I adjusted the bolt on the fire wall?
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Old 24-09-2012, 05:53 PM   #4
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what sort of car is it?a honda zot or a fiat bambino etc etc.
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Old 24-09-2012, 06:48 PM   #5
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assuming it a Ford...

have you checked the mounting at the gearbox end?
sometimes these can distort and change the relationship of the inner to outer parts of the cable,
this is especially so if you are running out of adjustment.
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Old 25-09-2012, 09:46 AM   #6
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Default Re: Clutch screwed or not?

its a series 2 au xr6, yer ive checked the fork on the gear box and its all fine
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Old 25-09-2012, 09:54 AM   #7
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maybe the cable has been stretched too much and need replacing?
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Old 25-09-2012, 02:20 PM   #8
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Yer probably I'll have to
Invest in a new one
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