Clutch cable adjustment

[jlagnese at massed.net (John S. Lagnese)]

I usually use 2 open end wrenches or a wrench and visegrips.
John
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <rhock99@epix.net>
To: "Dan Bubb" <jdbubb@ix.netcom.com>
Cc: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Monday, May 17, 2004 6:46 PM
Subject: Re: Clutch cable adjustment


> Dan, could you elaborate?  So you mean hold the cable sheath still, then
turn the bottom plastic thingy that sits atop the clutch lever arm (tranny)?
>
> >
> > From: "Dan Bubb" <jdbubb@ix.netcom.com>
> > Date: 2004/05/17 Mon PM 02:34:29 EDT
> > To: <rhock99@epix.net>
> > CC: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> > Subject: Re: Clutch cable adjustment
> >
> > You need to hold the cable sheath from rotating and screw the threaded
metal part with the plastic
> > cup on the end in or out.
> > Dan
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: <rhock99@epix.net>
> > To: "Brian Wagner" <brian_wagner@sbcglobal.net>
> > Cc: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> > Sent: Monday, May 17, 2004 2:25 PM
> > Subject: Re: Clutch cable adjustment
> >
> >
> > > OK, so I was twisting the right way... I need to tighten it waaay
more.  But now when I twist the
> > cable sheath to tighten it, the cable sheath just kinda binds up top
(i.e. it's not twisting where
> > it meets the firewall) and untwists itself when I try to tighten the
locknut.  Any tips for getting
> > the ENTIRE cable sheath to spin?  I'm sure someone's run across the same
issue.
> > >
> > > >
> > > > From: Brian Wagner <brian_wagner@sbcglobal.net>
> > > > Date: 2004/05/17 Mon PM 12:21:50 EDT
> > > > To: David Utley <mr.utility@highstream.net>,
GermanSportTuner@aol.com
> > > > CC: rhock99@epix.net,  scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> > > > Subject: Re: Clutch cable adjustment
> > > >
> > > > Ok put it to bed adjustmet is like this
> > > >
> > > > Cable Base             ___l___
> > > >                             <     l
> > > > 12mm                   <     l
> > > >                             <     l
> > > > Flange on Trans_ _<___l_________
> > > >
> > > > On the manual cable adjustment you lift the cable housing by hand
and measure the gap between
> > the large cable base and the ear or flange that the cable goes through.
The gap should be 12mm, I
> > have found that a 1/2 head bolt is perfect tool to measure with.
> > > >
> > > > I hope this helps.
> > > >
> > > > Brian
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > David Utley <mr.utility@highstream.net> wrote:
> > > > Quoting GermanSportTuner@aol.com:
> > > > >
> > > > > You want just a little slack feel when you press the cluch pedal.
The pedal
> > > > > should go down at least an inch or so before you feel it start to
engage.
> > > > > And about an inch of threads should be showing.
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > IIRC, Bentley says 10mm movement at the top of the clutch pedal
throw. As far
> > > > as the amount of threads showing, that will be entirely dependent on
the
> > > > amount of wear on the clutch, and the cable... If it feels right
(with the
> > > > above guidelines in mind), drive it...
> > > >
> > > > Cheers,
> > > >
> > > > David Utley
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