Adj clutch cable
- Thread starter brandin28
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so it snapped so i was wondering how do u know when it is adjusted enough before snapping the cableWell it looks like you found out first hand how crappy the aftermarket cables are. They suck, plain and simple. Seriously... crap.
Here you can see the difference in the OEM cable (bottom) and the aftermarket versions (top):
Notice the additional insulation that prevents heat soaking of the cable and eventual failure. Most failures are due to the cable getting too hot and breaking, but as you've seen, they don't need heat to fail. Even though the OEM cable itself is smaller in diameter, it's a better product. But even if the stock cable is adjusted wrong, it will snap.
Invest in a stock OEM clutch cable and use a firewall adjuster and aluminum quadrant. But it begs the question, why are you replacing the cable in the first place? And further, what clutch are you using? I'm assuming it's a T5...
Here you can see the difference in the OEM cable (bottom) and the aftermarket versions (top):
Notice the additional insulation that prevents heat soaking of the cable and eventual failure. Most failures are due to the cable getting too hot and breaking, but as you've seen, they don't need heat to fail. Even though the OEM cable itself is smaller in diameter, it's a better product. But even if the stock cable is adjusted wrong, it will snap.
Invest in a stock OEM clutch cable and use a firewall adjuster and aluminum quadrant. But it begs the question, why are you replacing the cable in the first place? And further, what clutch are you using? I'm assuming it's a T5...
Take a few minutes to completely inspect the routing of the cable. Pay close attention to where the cable passes through the floor, where it physically connects to the quadrant, and where it attaches to the clutch fork. These are all possible sources of the binding that you're experiencing.
There are two other possibilities, but they're a bit intrusive. The retaining spring clip on the clutch fork could be damaged somehow (anything from a bent clip to corrosion on the surface of the pivot ball). Depending on how many miles are on the clutch cable (I'm assuming you reinstalled the original cable after breaking the new one), it could have a groove cut in the inner sleeve. The cable could then be binding inside the groove.
But based on the creaking noise, I'd suspect it's a metal on metal issue. Get a buddy to repeatedly engage/disengage the clutch while you locate the source of the sound. This will narrow it down quite a bit.
And yes, the KC clutch sucks.
There are two other possibilities, but they're a bit intrusive. The retaining spring clip on the clutch fork could be damaged somehow (anything from a bent clip to corrosion on the surface of the pivot ball). Depending on how many miles are on the clutch cable (I'm assuming you reinstalled the original cable after breaking the new one), it could have a groove cut in the inner sleeve. The cable could then be binding inside the groove.
But based on the creaking noise, I'd suspect it's a metal on metal issue. Get a buddy to repeatedly engage/disengage the clutch while you locate the source of the sound. This will narrow it down quite a bit.
And yes, the KC clutch sucks.
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