Can a clutch cable be repaired?
The only remedy is to fit a new cable. The second possible cause is that the metal of the bulkhead has collapsed or rusted where the cable passes through. The outer cable sheath can then pop into the car and the whole cable moves uselessly backwards and forwards without operating the clutch.
How do you disconnect the clutch from the clutch?
You may be able to disconnect this by pushing the clutch operating lever away from the nipple with your fingers, then pulling the nipple out of the lever with pliers. But if the cable is too tight, you must slacken the cable tension. Look back along the cable and find the cable adjuster.
Why does the clutch not disengage when the pedal is depressed?
It is important to have the clutch cable properly adjusted to the correct slack so that the clutch pedal will effectively disengage the clutch disc when it is depressed. If the clutch cable is loose, the slack will result in the cable not being pulled as far when the pedal is depressed, and will result in problems with disengaging the clutch.
What are the symptoms of a bad clutch cable adjuster?
2. Loose clutch pedal. Another symptom of a problem with the clutch cable adjuster is a loose clutch pedal. A broken or incorrectly adjusted cable can result in a clutch cable with excessive slack.
What happens when the clutch cable is loose?
If the clutch cable is loose, the slack will result in the cable not being pulled as far when the pedal is depressed, and will result in problems with disengaging the clutch. Usually a faulty clutch cable adjuster will produce a few symptoms that can alert the driver that service may be required.
You may be able to disconnect this by pushing the clutch operating lever away from the nipple with your fingers, then pulling the nipple out of the lever with pliers. But if the cable is too tight, you must slacken the cable tension. Look back along the cable and find the cable adjuster.
It is important to have the clutch cable properly adjusted to the correct slack so that the clutch pedal will effectively disengage the clutch disc when it is depressed. If the clutch cable is loose, the slack will result in the cable not being pulled as far when the pedal is depressed, and will result in problems with disengaging the clutch.
What should I do if my clutch cable is not renewing?
If there is still no improvement, you will have to remove the clutch cable and try lubricating it. Use modelling clay to make a funnel around the outer cable. If the cable is undamaged, it may simply require lubricating. You can sometimes oil the cable while it is in the car, but to do a really good job you need to remove the cable first.
2. Loose clutch pedal. Another symptom of a problem with the clutch cable adjuster is a loose clutch pedal. A broken or incorrectly adjusted cable can result in a clutch cable with excessive slack.