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sparkie1984

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Hi guys does anyone near Aylesbury know how to fit a clutch cable? And fancy helping me fit it.....

Don't mind paying for some help as my mechanical knowledge is poor to bad Smile

it snapped this morning and I'm going to get it recovered tonight to my house which Is near Aylesbury!

Also does anyone know what part I need to get and if I can get it off the shelf?

Many thanks for any help!

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Posted 25th Feb 2010 at 15:55

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Mine snapped the other week, see my thread *Snap*. I managed to fit it, but as a lot of people on here will tell you, it isn't exactly easy. The part you'll need is number 2150T4 from Peugeot (approx

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Posted 25th Feb 2010 at 16:55

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its not to bad tbh, i managed it on my own and it didnt take long, just make sure that the string/ cable you use is strong as mine snapped on me, still managed it ok though but it would of been even easier if the string didnt snap.
its ment to be even easier on a rallye

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Posted 25th Feb 2010 at 18:41

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The most awkward bit was getting the plastic bit of the cable through the bulkhead. I used a lace to tie it to a braided hose I had, taped over all the rough bits and it just popped through.

Nightmare though on your own, needs two people really to keep tension on the string as you guide it in (ooerr)

Posted 25th Feb 2010 at 19:00

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Posted 25th Feb 2010 at 19:37

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Thanks guys!

Looks like it is do-able then! What tools are needed? Anything special?

May have to attempt it myself as carls too far away for me Sad

otherwise would of asked Him

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Posted 25th Feb 2010 at 20:10

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Use the strongest string you can and get someone to help by pulling the aircon pipes out of the way.

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Posted 26th Feb 2010 at 00:14

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thanks greenbelt,

so nothing specialist then?? im hoping it all goes ok!

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Posted 26th Feb 2010 at 00:29

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Nah, just strong string, a willing helper and LOTS of patience LOL

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Posted 26th Feb 2010 at 02:31

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got a cable

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Posted 27th Feb 2010 at 20:21

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andy+katie wrote:

Yeah you don't need to worry about aircon pipes/loosening the drivers side wheel arch etc on a rallye.

I had the same problem snapping the string but managed to re-hook it with a thick bit of solder cable I had lying about! LOL

So to stress that point, makes sure the string is very strong! Thumbs up

Other than that, once you are under the car/have undone the engine end of the cable, its fairly self explanatory what to do, its just tricky and a bit time consuming is all.
I changed it on a rallye though, so I didn't need to worry about air con pipes and I don't know how much more difficult that makes it.

Good luck with it, worth giving it a go!

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Posted 27th Feb 2010 at 20:37

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ok thanks guys!! im absolutely dreading it to be honest!!

and if the rain dont let up it aint gonna happen anyway!!

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Posted 27th Feb 2010 at 20:37

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ok after studying the FAQ i dont think theres anyway im gonna be able to do this!

how do you get to the bit under the battery? and ive just realised my bloody jack is broken....... Sad

happy birthday andy+katie btw!!

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Posted 27th Feb 2010 at 20:55

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The battery bit is just tricky (I didn't take the battery box off as is suggested on one of the FAQs) but I can't remember it being that difficult, iirc I kind of just pulled it through from under the car I think (was a while ago).

You will need a working jack though, and I'd get some axle stands too if you don't have any!

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Posted 27th Feb 2010 at 22:05

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thanks bonzo.... any ideas how much a garage would charge to do it?

Just cant see it happening, weathers crap here at the mo plus i need to go buy a jack and axle stands.... although i guess i need a jack anyway really!

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Posted 27th Feb 2010 at 22:08

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Never had it done at a garage mate sorry, probably about an hour's labour at a guess, but I can't be sure on that, took me more like 2 but I'd not really tried to do anything on my car before that!

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Posted 27th Feb 2010 at 22:12

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same as bonzo LOL

im not very mechanical lol!!!

shame steve_h_gti6 is away at the mo as he's done a guide and literally 10 mins from me!!! just my luck Sad

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Posted 27th Feb 2010 at 22:14

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Yeah it was his guide I was going from in the FAQ section.
I would go have a look under the car and just see where the cable routes. As when I was doing it I could see why it was so hard to get photos, which made it look like it was going to be really hard to do and worry I was going to mess it up. Just having a look gave me a bit more confidence to do it.
That said, if you need the car running asap and don't have time to fix it there's not much point! LOL

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Posted 27th Feb 2010 at 22:22

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well its a daily driver for my mrs, we booked it in provisionally for monday and the mrs is off on monday for a funeral so im thinking if the weather sucks tomorrow, maybe just bit the bullet and get it done with them..... hopefully it isnt going to be more than

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Posted 27th Feb 2010 at 22:25

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I'd hope not for a cable!
I would imagine more like

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Posted 27th Feb 2010 at 22:29

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well this is a small garage in my town.... they normally seem half decent!! although i just hope they wont milk it for hundreds of

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Posted 27th Feb 2010 at 22:34

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May be worth asking Carl what he charges just for a ball park figure, although you'd have to keep in mind that Carl is a specialist on these cars so can more than likely do it quicker than most!

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Posted 27th Feb 2010 at 22:37

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already have mate! Big grin

shame im so far from him.... i do drive to him for work and servicing even before my 6, with my scooby and ibiza but obviously i cant drive up to him this time

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Posted 27th Feb 2010 at 22:39

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Ah yeah course you can't haha.
Well whether you give it a shot or take it to the garage good luck with it mate! Thumbs up

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Posted 27th Feb 2010 at 22:41

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thanks for your help bonzo, mucho appreciado

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Posted 27th Feb 2010 at 22:43

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