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Author Subject: "helper" spring?
BlackSix

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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
darzmat

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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

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Posted 25th Aug 2012 at 01:56
owain

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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 Yes

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Posted 25th Aug 2012 at 08:36
stan_306gti6 Forum Admin

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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. Yes
Replace the clutch cable at the same time. Yes
Using some "Spray Grease" squirt some on the clutch pedal pivot in the footwell. Yes

The clutch will remain lovely and light for the lifetime of the unit then. Smile

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Posted 25th Aug 2012 at 14:12
buzzbrightyear

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Post #5
some say not to great the fork bearings as it only goes hard with the heat anyway.

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Posted 6th Sep 2012 at 17:36
honestly3k

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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

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Posted 6th Sep 2012 at 17:46
stan_306gti6 Forum Admin

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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. Yes

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Posted 7th Sep 2012 at 12:54
daveyboy

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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.

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Posted 25th Sep 2012 at 12:03
stan_306gti6 Forum Admin

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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! Razz

Top tip indeed...Thumbs up

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Posted 25th Sep 2012 at 13:52
daveyboy

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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! Razz

Top tip indeed...Thumbs up


Dave!!?? AAARRRGGGHHHHH!!! Angry

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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
stan_306gti6 Forum Admin

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Post #11
LOL

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Posted 1st Oct 2012 at 19:43
Niall

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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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