barber Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Hello, My Sub's clutch pedal is extremely difficult to push down. So much so, that my left leg is getting a workout every time I drive! This car has 150k on it and I don't think the clutch has ever been replaced. Is this the most likely problem or is it probably just the clutch cable that is sticky? thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Clutch cable is going. Dont worry it will get really easy to press soon. Of course it will only go down at that point. nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barber Posted March 17, 2009 Author Share Posted March 17, 2009 gotcha. thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostbrat Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 yup its the cable. and super easy to fix, compared to clutch job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barber Posted March 17, 2009 Author Share Posted March 17, 2009 that was my next question! Roughly how long might it take to change it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostbrat Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 an hour at most. i have brats and i know i had to remove pedal for access to pivot pin. just remember the buhings, clips and routing. compare new cable first to make sure ends are right. i had wrong one and luckily had other vehicle to drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostinthe202 Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Does it make any noise to accompany the extra effort? If so, it could be the fork pivot is dried out and has split and is gouging the pivot ball. Replace the cable first, but if it's still tough that may be why. Good luck! Will- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barber Posted March 18, 2009 Author Share Posted March 18, 2009 an hour at most. i have brats and i know i had to remove pedal for access to pivot pin. just remember the buhings, clips and routing. compare new cable first to make sure ends are right. i had wrong one and luckily had other vehicle to drive. what should i remember about the bushings, clips and routing? (sorry, i'm new at working on cars) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Txakura Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 I think he just meant where they all go and the order they are in. Take your time and lay things out as you remove them, build a little 'model' of stuff as you go so that you can keep it all straight. That'll help you to go backwards and rebuild it all too. I've even drawn little pics with a sharpie on cardboard and put bolts through the cardboard to keep complicated stuff sorted out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomRhere Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Pulling the drivers seat makes working under the dash so much easier...... Proper routing of the cable on the engine side of the firewall is critical. Take pics, jot down notes, what have you, to insure that you get it routed right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bheinen74 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 disconnect the clutch cable, it will push real easy, and will not return to position. jk good luck tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barber Posted March 25, 2009 Author Share Posted March 25, 2009 Thanks, all. I've been shopping for a new clutch cable, and I keep getting asked if I have the 1.6 liter or the 1.8. Is there any way to tell by looking at the car? The engine is an EA82. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihscout54 Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 EA82's are 1.8l Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brat_Dog Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 In the engine bay, first try pulling the dust boot away from the cable sheeth and use a few drops of light machine oil on the cable. Then use some compressed air to force the oil down inside the cable sheeth. Having someone else in between air blasts slowly work the clutch at the same time also helps. Keep the new cable for a spare. Your clutch cable probably has some good life left in it, but might have got a bit of grit inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostinthe202 Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Or since the old cable is, well old, replace with new and oil the old once uninstalled and keep that as a spare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Txakura Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 I'm glad all this was written down and posted. I have two used cables and will see if I can oil them up and choose the best one for re-use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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