November 30, 200619 yr Hey guys, Recently I started to notice when I push my clutch pedal down, i hear a loud squeak? any ideas?
November 30, 200619 yr How old is your clutch cable? When does it squeek sepcifically. How old is the clutch nipper
November 30, 200619 yr Usually that's the nylon bushings on the pedal pivot wanting grease. But as long as you are down there might as well replace the cable too. GD
November 30, 200619 yr Author not sure how old the cable is, got the car a few months ago, started squeeking maybe 2 weeks ago. how hard is it to change the cable and what kind of grease should i use.
November 30, 200619 yr I wrote this for EA81's but the EA82 is similar - just easier on the pedal side: http://home.comcast.net/~trilinear/clutch.html GD
November 30, 200619 yr Good rule of thumb is when you replace the clutch, replace the clutch cable too if so equiped. It may squuek for some time, but when it snaps, well, ive done it, but its a *************** driving a car that needs a clutch with no clutch. nipper
January 29, 200719 yr Author Well clutch cable finally snapped today:lol: its interesting driving with no clutch.... anyway ordered new one from the dealer should have in a few besides GD's wonderful clutch cable guide, anyone have any tips/tricks for changin the cable?(p.s. i have a 92 loyale FWD) thx guys
January 30, 200719 yr I wrote this for EA81's but the EA82 is similar - just easier on the pedal side: http://home.comcast.net/~trilinear/clutch.html GD I disagree. I've done both, and I think the EA81 is easier myself. A little less standing on my head under the dash But either isn't that bad, compared to a friend's volvo -- have to get it up on the lift to even find the clutch end of the cable underneath.
January 30, 200719 yr I disagree. I've done both, and I think the EA81 is easier myself. Having done all THREE (there's two types of EA81 cable mounts) multiple times, the EA82 is far easier on the pedal end. GD
January 30, 200719 yr Author anyone in the philadelphia/central jersey area want to help change my cable this week?
January 31, 200719 yr the cable is straight forward to replace. the best advice i think i can give you isn't spefically instructions, but either take pictures or look very closely at how the cable is attached the pedal assembly. it's very simple and straight forward but it's also easy to go and put the new one on and say "how did that go again?". same with the nuts and rubber boots on the trans side. but really it's a very easy job to do, it's just a little intimidating the first time since it's new. once you're in there you'll be most annoyed if you have to do this outside.
January 31, 200719 yr Author yea i do have to do this outside, this week, so probably in the snow....
January 31, 200719 yr i guess do it with the car warm so you can blast the heat at your "feet" or hands in this case. start practicing standing on your head inside so you're good on the floorboard when it's cold out.
January 31, 200719 yr Author haha ive been upside down in my car before, nothing new there:grin: am I supposed to lube up the new cable before installing(yes?) and with what?(white lithium grease?)
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