would this be down to the helper spring? what can i do to prevent it happening?
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Author | Subject: "helper" spring? |
BlackSix
Regular Location: northampton Registered: 30 Jul 2012 Posts: 156 Status: Offline |
Post #1
sometimes my clutch pedal sticks halfway down. theres no obvious obstruction to the clutch cable and the clutch doesnt slip when it does it either.would this be down to the helper spring? what can i do to prevent it happening? |
Posted 25th Aug 2012 at 00:49
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darzmat
Senior User Location: nairn Registered: 14 Jan 2011 Posts: 879 Status: Offline |
Post #2
the clutch cables seize up in the sleeve due to the heat from the exhaust (as far as i can remember)i would recomend changing it about £35 qould cover you for the cable. obviosly if you have changed it recently then it should be fine. could be the clutch fork bushes. mine does the same and has done for a while. i changed my cable and only difference was the clutch was a tad lighter, still sticks on the odd occasion but im not changing the bushes untill i decide to do the clutch ________________________________________ 1997 blaze GTI-6 bought january '11 £800 Spend to date on parts £827.88 |
Posted 25th Aug 2012 at 01:56
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owain
Seasoned Pro Location: Essex Registered: 20 May 2009 Posts: 9,185 Status: Offline |
Post #3
+1 for getting a new clutch cable, can fit it yourself if you're okay with a spanner, there's even an FAQ on it. Probably not even £35 tbh, sure mine was cheaper than that from GSF. Also agree there's no way I'm paying to have the gearbox off just to change the bushes, can wait til the clutch goes ________________________________________ Membership expiring soon, get in contact on our new little forum project. |
Posted 25th Aug 2012 at 08:36
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stan_306gti6
Forum Admin Location: Kent Registered: 18 Jan 2004 Posts: 21,768 Status: Offline |
Post #4
Here's how to keep a lovely light clutch pedal:When the clutch gets replaced, replace the release fork bearings and grease them up with plenty of grease. Replace the clutch cable at the same time. Using some "Spray Grease" squirt some on the clutch pedal pivot in the footwell. The clutch will remain lovely and light for the lifetime of the unit then. ________________________________________ "Supercharged - 454.1bhp/317.5lb/ft"Peugeot 306 GTi-6 2000 (X), Moonstone |
Posted 25th Aug 2012 at 14:12
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buzzbrightyear
Seasoned Pro Location: hiding all receipts for car Registered: 09 Jul 2008 Posts: 11,901 Status: Offline |
Post #5
some say not to great the fork bearings as it only goes hard with the heat anyway. ________________________________________ andrew315rawson@live.co.ukMoonstone phase 7 gti6 My Project thread: http://www.306gti6.com/forum/showthread.php?id=119992&page=1 |
Posted 6th Sep 2012 at 17:36
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honestly3k
Seasoned Pro Location: Berkhamsted Registered: 06 Apr 2009 Posts: 2,390 Status: Offline |
Post #6
buzzbrightyear wrote: some say not to great the fork bearings as it only goes hard with the heat anyway. I heard that when the lube does eventually dry then you get a layer of dust covering said fork bushes and making them crusty/stiff......which kinda makes sense ________________________________________ ''Oh, it does handle like a golf!'' Why drive a Golf....when you can drive a GTi-6? |
Posted 6th Sep 2012 at 17:46
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stan_306gti6
Forum Admin Location: Kent Registered: 18 Jan 2004 Posts: 21,768 Status: Offline |
Post #7
Well, it has been ok for me. I guess it depends on which type of lubricant you use. Not all will be suitable due to the fact you have metal working against plastic. ________________________________________ "Supercharged - 454.1bhp/317.5lb/ft"Peugeot 306 GTi-6 2000 (X), Moonstone |
Posted 7th Sep 2012 at 12:54
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daveyboy
aka Jim Davey Location: Southampton Registered: 01 Oct 2007 Posts: 8,648 Status: Offline |
Post #8
TopTip: Shield the cable in the engine bay wit aluminised fiberglass wrap, this insulates it from the roasting it gets from the manifold and makes the grease inside last longer. ________________________________________ 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 |
Posted 25th Sep 2012 at 12:03
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stan_306gti6
Forum Admin Location: Kent Registered: 18 Jan 2004 Posts: 21,768 Status: Offline |
Post #9
daveyboy wrote: TopTip: Shield the cable in the engine bay wit aluminised fiberglass wrap, this insulates it from the roasting it gets from the manifold and makes the grease inside last longer. Cheers Dave! Top tip indeed... ________________________________________ "Supercharged - 454.1bhp/317.5lb/ft"Peugeot 306 GTi-6 2000 (X), Moonstone |
Posted 25th Sep 2012 at 13:52
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daveyboy
aka Jim Davey Location: Southampton Registered: 01 Oct 2007 Posts: 8,648 Status: Offline |
Post #10
stan_306gti6 wrote: daveyboy wrote: TopTip: Shield the cable in the engine bay wit aluminised fiberglass wrap, this insulates it from the roasting it gets from the manifold and makes the grease inside last longer. Cheers Dave! Top tip indeed... Dave!!?? AAARRRGGGHHHHH!!! ________________________________________ 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 |
Posted 25th Sep 2012 at 14:03
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stan_306gti6
Forum Admin Location: Kent Registered: 18 Jan 2004 Posts: 21,768 Status: Offline |
Post #11
"I thought your name was Dave...?" "No, it's definitely Rodney." "What's Dave then, a nickname?" "NO! You're the only only one who calls me Dave, everyone else calls me Rodney and the reason they call me Rodney is because Rodney, is my name." "I shall have to get used to calling you Rodney then..." "Yeah, thanks Trig." "Ere...Basil, are you going to get this meeting underway? Me and Dave haven't got all day!" "RODNEY!" "Yeah, yeah". ________________________________________ "Supercharged - 454.1bhp/317.5lb/ft"Peugeot 306 GTi-6 2000 (X), Moonstone |
Posted 1st Oct 2012 at 19:43
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Niall
Seasoned Pro Location: Epsom Registered: 06 Jun 2012 Posts: 1,941 Status: Offline |
Post #12
On my old car, i found it best not to lube the fork bushes at all (there PTFE anyway so should be fine). Just clean up the fork with some wet and dry. Get a genuine pug cable. Its only roughly a tenner more and it does make a huge difference!! also, Shield the adjuster some how. I wrapped mine in exhaust wrap which made a big difference but when i sat in traffic and the temp rose, it started to get a bit sticky. Maybe a metal heat shield would of made things even better. |
Posted 7th Oct 2012 at 19:01
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