subadude Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 I've got a GL clutch pedal problem. There is a "pin" that goes thru the clutch pedal arm and holds the cable. This pin looks like it should have a circlip or some sort of retainer. It keeps popping out at the worst time leaving me with no clutch. Anyone had to deal with this and/or suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest subu luvr Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 its a thin spring metal ring with six inner fingers. the fingers are real short, maybe a milimeter long... should be able to find a replacement at your nearest hardware store. or you could pull it, drill it, put a washer and cotter pin on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subadude Posted September 9, 2003 Author Share Posted September 9, 2003 Great idea! I was going to notch each side with a hacksaw and use a clip. Thanks for the assist! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet82 Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 I looked at my pin last night, my pin is worn so bad, I worried it may wear in half. So that's where my clutch slop has come from???? There should be a pressure clip type washer locking the pin on. For what it's worth, Glenn 82 Hatch, transforming...:temper: 01 Forester, jealous........:madder: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 On my wagon when I went to replace the cable for the first time (broke on an on-ramp :madder:), I noticed that the previous mechanic had apparently lost the clip, and used a glob of RTV to hold the pin in. Seems to have done the job, but being the perfectionist that I am, I was NOT going to try that again. I put it in a vice, drilled it, and put a washer and cotter pin on. That's much safer IMHO than that silly spring clip they used in the first place. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subadude Posted September 10, 2003 Author Share Posted September 10, 2003 Finally (after months of this unexpected excitment of no clutch with no warning) I dropped the 2 bucks and put a clevis pin in. Not a whole lot of working room up there due to the brackets etc. Now I'm set for another 160K miles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 Your cable will go before 160k - they don't tend to last very long. When they get "stiff" feeling, replace soon, as it's starting to wear through the rubber outer coating, and will eventually snap. I had one snap on an on-ramp to the freeway - good thing my dad has AAA. After looking at it, it had rubbed till a single strand broke, then it was downhill from there, every time you push in the clutch, that bit of wire would catch, and rip more wires loose. Bad times. Good thing they only cost $19. Takes about 20 minutes to replace and adjust properly. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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