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| Author | Subject: Helix Ceramic Clutch and Clutch cable issues |
 FatBastard
Regular  Location: Amst Registered: 30 Oct 2005 Posts: 190 Status: Offline |
Post #1
Hello all,I have a Helix ceramic clutch and constant issues with clutch cables which simply cant stay alive more than several months and are simply get torn apart. Usually its the rubber stuff that gets torn. The clutch was converted from upside down to regular clutch. it is rather hard and the material of the clutch cables are not strong enough, i guess. Is there any place which sells stronger cables? Cheers |
 Posted 15th Jul 2012 at 23:29
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FatBastard
Regular Location: Amst Registered: 30 Oct 2005 Posts: 190 Status: Offline |
Post #2
Another question - can i move to hydraulic clutch - to solve this issue? How complicated is it? |
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Posted 21st Jul 2012 at 09:34
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prism7guy
Seasoned Pro  Location: DoncastAAAAARGH Registered: 13 Jan 2008 Posts: 4,640 Status: Offline |
Post #3
Im sure i've seen hydraulic conversions done in the past, although i don't know much about it. From memory i think part of the gearbox housing needs to be machined to make space.________________________________________ Goldie the track car. |
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Posted 21st Jul 2012 at 13:44
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buzzbrightyear
Seasoned Pro  Location: hiding all receipts for car Registered: 09 Jul 2008 Posts: 11,901 Status: Offline |
Post #4
hydraulic can be done yes, I'm also interested in this. ________________________________________ andrew315rawson@live.co.ukMoonstone phase 7 gti6 My Project thread: http://www.306gti6.com/forum/showthread.php?id=119992&page=1 |
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Posted 21st Jul 2012 at 19:10
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birk
Seasoned Pro  Location: Doncaster Registered: 24 Oct 2005 Posts: 7,032 Status: Offline |
Post #5
Me 3  ________________________________________ Dimma + Gt35 turbo = Solid rear beam mounts £130 07889376885 Dan |
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Posted 21st Jul 2012 at 19:40
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FatBastard
Regular Location: Amst Registered: 30 Oct 2005 Posts: 190 Status: Offline |
Post #6
So, which parts does this involve? |
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Posted 21st Jul 2012 at 20:11
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FatBastard
Regular Location: Amst Registered: 30 Oct 2005 Posts: 190 Status: Offline |
Post #7
found this: http://www.306gti6.com/forum/showthread.php?id=122934 |
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Posted 22nd Jul 2012 at 17:24
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buzzbrightyear
Seasoned Pro Location: hiding all receipts for car Registered: 09 Jul 2008 Posts: 11,901 Status: Offline |
Post #8
Surely it can be done without losing the brake servo, maybe a single pedal box or somthing. ________________________________________ andrew315rawson@live.co.ukMoonstone phase 7 gti6 My Project thread: http://www.306gti6.com/forum/showthread.php?id=119992&page=1 |
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Posted 22nd Jul 2012 at 18:17
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FatBastard
Regular Location: Amst Registered: 30 Oct 2005 Posts: 190 Status: Offline |
Post #9
Well, here some of the latest pics.The clutch cable was ok, but the plastic crap was torn apart. So we machined aluminium parts instead of them. We are going to machine the white plastic part which connects to the hook of the paddle also. Since now its the weakest link.     |
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Posted 28th Jul 2012 at 13:50
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birk
Seasoned Pro Location: Doncaster Registered: 24 Oct 2005 Posts: 7,032 Status: Offline |
Post #10
Nice.Let us know how you get on with it. Is it ok to live and drive with? ________________________________________ Dimma + Gt35 turbo =Solid rear beam mounts £130 07889376885 Dan |
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Posted 28th Jul 2012 at 14:06
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FatBastard
Regular Location: Amst Registered: 30 Oct 2005 Posts: 190 Status: Offline |
Post #11
The clutch was always heavy, and i dont feel its harder now. Also, you dont have much room to play with it, you need to rev it a little bit more to shift - but this was always the case with my helix clutch (i have been using helix clutches for 5 years now). Most of my ex-gfs could not drive the car with this clutch - well, not more than around the parking lot (except my ex-Dutch gf, since dutch people cycle a lot and have strong legs). |
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Posted 29th Jul 2012 at 11:16
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birk
Seasoned Pro Location: Doncaster Registered: 24 Oct 2005 Posts: 7,032 Status: Offline |
Post #12
Haha.Only reason I ask, is I will be running a twin plate clutch, and I'm trying to decide if it's worth while keeping the cable. ________________________________________ Dimma + Gt35 turbo =Solid rear beam mounts £130 07889376885 Dan |
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Posted 29th Jul 2012 at 15:21
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staley_306
Regular  Location: Leicester Registered: 12 Nov 2011 Posts: 238 Status: Offline |
Post #13
A friend had this same problem on a 106 only the other week, the cable would brake as the clutch took too much pressure to disengage. Alloy adaptors fixed this. |
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Posted 30th Jul 2012 at 08:49
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FatBastard
Regular Location: Amst Registered: 30 Oct 2005 Posts: 190 Status: Offline |
Post #14
Birk, which brand is the intended twin plate?You can try holding it up with an cable, and if it cant withstand the pressure, move to hydraulic - but its rather expensive. |
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Posted 30th Jul 2012 at 09:29
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birk
Seasoned Pro Location: Doncaster Registered: 24 Oct 2005 Posts: 7,032 Status: Offline |
Post #15
Not sure yet, might be ap racing, or a local company might be making me one up.________________________________________ Dimma + Gt35 turbo =Solid rear beam mounts £130 07889376885 Dan |
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Posted 30th Jul 2012 at 13:26
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buzzbrightyear
Seasoned Pro Location: hiding all receipts for car Registered: 09 Jul 2008 Posts: 11,901 Status: Offline |
Post #16
would you have to lose the pedal box and brake servo to run hydraulic. ________________________________________ andrew315rawson@live.co.ukMoonstone phase 7 gti6 My Project thread: http://www.306gti6.com/forum/showthread.php?id=119992&page=1 |
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Posted 30th Jul 2012 at 18:42
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daveyboy
aka Jim Davey  Location: Southampton Registered: 01 Oct 2007 Posts: 8,648 Status: Offline |
Post #17
buzzbrightyear wrote: would you have to lose the pedal box and brake servo to run hydraulic. No, you could have a single hydraulic pedal just for the clutch easy enough. ________________________________________ R H Davey Welding Supplies. I sell new and used welding equipment in the Hampshire area. I take on welding jobs in the evenings, ally casting repairs are one of my specialities but I can weld pretty much anything. PM me with your requirements.Some of my services: (See my for sale threads) Engine mount/chassis repair Solid Beam Mounts BACK IN PRODUCTION Harness bars |
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Posted 31st Jul 2012 at 16:07
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic  Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,838 Status: Offline |
Post #18
yup, it is quite easy, not done it myself but Paul on the 205 forum has done a couple for V6 conversions, in a 205 and a 306 using mainly o.e pug bits.________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 31st Jul 2012 at 16:40
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birk
Seasoned Pro Location: Doncaster Registered: 24 Oct 2005 Posts: 7,032 Status: Offline |
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You think a 406 hdi gearbox with hydraulic setup would fit the 6, with different gearset inside to make it a nice drive ?________________________________________ Dimma + Gt35 turbo =Solid rear beam mounts £130 07889376885 Dan |
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Posted 2nd Aug 2012 at 15:36
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