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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: gtpoor on 31 July 2006, 18:40

Title: How do you adjust the clutch cable ?
Post by: gtpoor on 31 July 2006, 18:40

I have just replaced the gearbox on my 1998 8v gti and the clutch seams to be slipping a lot. I don't think the clutch is worn out and the clutch cable seams to be very tight. How do I loosen the cable ?
cheers

Russell

Title: Re: How do you adjust the clutch cable ?
Post by: boneybradley on 31 July 2006, 19:12

Have you replaced the cable or is it the one fitted before changing the box?
If not that's where your problem will be as they have a funny self adjusting mechanism which only seem to adjust one way and not the other, also did you clip the cable back together (using the plastic lug's) before changing the box, because if not the cable would of gone past it's max adjustment and can't be re done (I found this out to my expense on a new cable and had to buy another)
Also if it's not a recon/new box it would be worth replacing the ratchet (behind the green end cap on the box) as these have an awful habbit of cracking leaving you clutchless and your clutch pedal on the floor.. they only cost a few quid from any vw spaecialist but can save you lot's of greif....... :nerd:

Title: Re: How do you adjust the clutch cable ?
Post by: gtpoor on 31 July 2006, 19:20

cheers mate looks like ill be getting a new cable then :sad:
cheers

Russell