fitting new clutch cable

[mush]

as above ive got a new clutch cabel as the old ones looking a bit bob,

I didnt want it snapping on me as going for a long drive at the weekend is there
a guide on here to fit it? looks straight forward.

ive got the europarts one cost me 22 bucks.

any help would be appreciated 

[dragonfly]

Manual or self adjusting?

[mush]

Manual or self adjusting?

its the self adjusting one

[dragonfly]

Fairly straightforward - if you compress the self adjusting spring you should get some slack in the cable.  Otherwise cut the old cable off.  Beware that if you do this the metal finger and rubber buffer will fall.  Assuming you have compressed the spring then on the release fork by the gearbox - remove the small metal finger under the rubber buffer.
Working inside the car - remove the drivers side low dash tray and then unhook the cable from the pedal.  Back in the engine bay - remove the plastic scuttle panel.  Then pull the cable through the bulkhead and off the release fork.
Refitting - keep the new selfadjusting spring compressed (it should already be).  Feed the cable through the fork, buffer and slide the metal finger back in. Pass the cable back through the bulkhead and attach the grommet.  Inside the car - hook the cable to the pedal.

There should now be some tension - remove the spring retainer and pump the pedal 10 -15 times.

Refit the lower dash tray, scuttle panel, clear up and take the car for a spin.

Most mk2 GTi owners go for the less troublesome manual adjust cable.

[mush]

Fairly straightforward - if you compress the self adjusting spring you should get some slack in the cable.  Otherwise cut the old cable off.  Beware that if you do this the metal finger and rubber buffer will fall.  Assuming you have compressed the spring then on the release fork by the gearbox - remove the small metal finger under the rubber buffer.
Working inside the car - remove the drivers side low dash tray and then unhook the cable from the pedal.  Back in the engine bay - remove the plastic scuttle panel.  Then pull the cable through the bulkhead and off the release fork.
Refitting - keep the new selfadjusting spring compressed (it should already be).  Feed the cable through the fork, buffer and slide the metal finger back in. Pass the cable back through the bulkhead and attach the grommet.  Inside the car - hook the cable to the pedal.

There should now be some tension - remove the spring retainer and pump the pedal 10 -15 times.

Refit the lower dash tray, scuttle panel, clear up and take the car for a spin.

Most mk2 GTi owners go for the less troublesome manual adjust cable.

thanks dragonfly, i have a day off tomorrrow so will be fitting it then, going down to coventry on sunday.

[dragonfly]

No worries - just take you time, it's an easy job.

[mush]

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No worries - just take you time, it's an easy job.
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Big thanks to dragonfly new clutch fitted today great guide

[mush]

it turns out i had ordered a manual one,

Ive fitted it fine as above however ive got a question about the lock nut on the cable

I've got the correct adjustment at the pedel, do i spin the lock the nut down on top of the plastic plunger or at the top of the cable if you know what i mean 

the lock nuts on the plunger at the moment and not sure if thats correct can someone tell me. i dont want to crack the new plunger if it should be at the top of the cable.

[dragonfly]

For the manual cable - the gap between the base of the plunger and the bracket should be 10-12mm.  Turn the black base to the correct gap then lock the nut in place.