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Offline nikkiy9

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clutch cable
« on: 16 August 2011, 16:20 »
how do I tighten the clutch cable on a 1400 as the car is being a slight pain to get out of some gears,

clutch has been tested and its not slipping

Offline boneybradley

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Re: clutch cable
« Reply #1 on: 16 August 2011, 21:54 »
is it manual or an auto adjuster?
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Offline nikkiy9

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Re: clutch cable
« Reply #2 on: 16 August 2011, 22:39 »
not sure, how can I tell the difference?

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Re: clutch cable
« Reply #3 on: 17 August 2011, 08:48 »
Manual has thread and a bolt at the gearbox end I believe, and auto has a ribbed part. Cant adjust the auto one obviously but only £15 from GSF so may as well just replace it. Very easy to do.
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