How to adjust your clutch cable - Page 2

Olliejones8 · 08-05-2008, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ianpb

Hello, I'm new on here.

I'd just like to say that was an excellent and simple guide above and it also worked on my 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier!

My gear change wasn't right since I took the car in to have a new clutch cable fitted. I had to push the clutch pedal hard all the way down in order to get it into first gear. Unfortunately, as usual, the Haynes manual explanation was completely baffling and useless. I just came across the explanation above and noticed the assembly was the same as my Cavalier.

Thanks for that.

Glad it was easy to use mate, it was the first (and only) tutorial iv done, nice and easy job and saves some money

corsakid_89 · 04-06-2008, 03:03 PM

found that releasing the nut on my 1.4 sport brought the clutch closer to the floor, but excellent thread after a bit of messing doesnt crunch now and dont get no clutch judder

cheers mate

cheekymunkey · 20-12-2008, 01:53 PM

Thanks for the helpfully pics..saved me some money!

Just wondering though..I got a 99 1.6 corsa sport and even though I keep adjusting the clutch cable like your diagrams (normally once a week) the low gears (1,2 and reverse) gradually become harder to engage until I have to turn off the engine, put it in gear, then start it again. At that point I have to tighten the clutch again! I'm fast running out of adjustment and was wondering if anyone can shed any light on the problem?
Surely it can't need a new clutch as it isnt slipping at all. I've read some places that the gear linkage is rubbish on these models..any suggestions?!

Thanks!

Mark

**Kitson** · 20-12-2008, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheekymunkey

Thanks for the helpfully pics..saved me some money!

Just wondering though..I got a 99 1.6 corsa sport and even though I keep adjusting the clutch cable like your diagrams (normally once a week) the low gears (1,2 and reverse) gradually become harder to engage until I have to turn off the engine, put it in gear, then start it again. At that point I have to tighten the clutch again! I'm fast running out of adjustment and was wondering if anyone can shed any light on the problem?
Surely it can't need a new clutch as it isnt slipping at all. I've read some places that the gear linkage is rubbish on these models..any suggestions?!

Thanks!

Mark

yeah i have this problem too, Im thinking its probably a combination of crap linkage and that then stretching the cable.. but i may be wrong ?

eccles · 02-01-2009, 07:50 AM

Excellent tutorial, I can now fix the clutch on my daughter's ancient machine. However, it has been done before by at least two trained mechanics and it still eventually slips back to problem mode. I read the suggestion that one should put a locknut of some description on it to prevent it slipping back and that seems sensible but why should the dam thing slip back anyway? It doesn't make sense to me but many things I have seen on cars over the years seem to fit into that category, are there no decent design engineers anymore? I worked for an American engineering company for many years, albeit as an accountant. Whenever something went badly wrong, the VP would call a meeting and start with the question: "Gentlemen, what do we need to do to prevent this happening again?" He was right and I learned much from his approach; can't lend him to Vauxhall however because he is no longer with us sadly.

Sherbert · 07-01-2009, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheekymunkey

Thanks for the helpfully pics..saved me some money!

Just wondering though..I got a 99 1.6 corsa sport and even though I keep adjusting the clutch cable like your diagrams (normally once a week) the low gears (1,2 and reverse) gradually become harder to engage until I have to turn off the engine, put it in gear, then start it again. At that point I have to tighten the clutch again! I'm fast running out of adjustment and was wondering if anyone can shed any light on the problem?
Surely it can't need a new clutch as it isnt slipping at all. I've read some places that the gear linkage is rubbish on these models..any suggestions?!

Thanks!

Mark

yep the gear linkages are rubbish in corsa's,have you checked for play in the gear linkage, or it could be that the gear selector needs adjusting,
as it sounds a bit like the problem mine had, be careful if you do adjust the selector as the pin in the selector housin on some gear boxes is metal,(nylon in later models) and they can shear off as mine did, my dad had to replace the gear selector housing (not a good idea in freezing weather,

) at the same time the gear linkage was replaced as it was ****ed,

replacin the gear linkage is a bit of a pain and it is a good idea to support the engine while doing it

Olliejones8 · 04-06-2008, 03:08 PM

lol, no worries fella. Was pretty funny. Was out in my car y'day for work and found it hard getting it into gears, had a guy from work in the car aswell so i said to him 'hold on mate, just gotta pull into tesco and adjust my clutch cable' he looked at me like i was mad,lol.

Got out, popped the bonnet and adjusted the clutch, drove away sweet as a peach,lol

Glad i could help

Andyuk911 · 26-06-2008, 04:17 PM

Very useful thread, I just did this on a P reg 1.4 Vegas that my son has just bought - Thanks

Olliejones8 · 27-06-2008, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andyuk911

Very useful thread, I just did this on a P reg 1.4 Vegas that my son has just bought - Thanks

No worries thats why i wrote the tutorial

dire_wolf · 01-07-2008, 09:26 PM

Hey there, great guide.

Just a quick question though, I don't suppose anyone knows the thread size of that bar? (have a corsa B) I'd like to put a nylon nut on the end of it to stop my clutch cable from slipping, the actual cable is in good condition but the plastic thread seems to have worn so much that i'm having to adjust it every week/two weeks.

Don't really want to fork out for a new cable as it's in good order, no signs of corrosion so this seems like a nice simple fix to me

**Hoggy** · 26-06-2008, 04:20 PM

your welcome

karlos8891 · 18-09-2008, 05:10 PM

What is the screw thing placed just above the cable sticking out the gearbox with a spring? cheers and also im finding it hard to find reverse in mine i had a new clutch fitted but i havent got my corsa on the road yet its a little project of mine! i was messing with that little screw thing and it crunched into reverse! ive adjusted my clutch cable so the pedal sits just above the brake pedal! what else can i do?

Lee · 18-09-2008, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karlos8891

What is the screw thing placed just above the cable sticking out the gearbox with a spring? cheers and also im finding it hard to find reverse in mine i had a new clutch fitted but i havent got my corsa on the road yet its a little project of mine! i was messing with that little screw thing and it crunched into reverse! ive adjusted my clutch cable so the pedal sits just above the brake pedal! what else can i do?

Make another thread in the relevant section if you require help.

50pounds · 29-09-2008, 11:05 AM

lol mine makes a werid noise when i bring my foot off the clutch it makes like a loud sqauking noise only happens in 1st n 2nd gear dont have a clue might try this tut see what happens but dobut it like its my car nothing ever goes right for it.

boksa89 · 08-02-2009, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 50pounds

lol mine makes a werid noise when i bring my foot off the clutch it makes like a loud sqauking noise only happens in 1st n 2nd gear dont have a clue might try this tut see what happens but dobut it like its my car nothing ever goes right for it.

hey did you find what was the cause for the squeaking. i have the same problem, can't seem to find the cause. i know it's nothing serious, but it's really annoying, especially when you are in tight roads between buildings

**Kitson** · 10-11-2008, 03:24 PM

Did this to my car erlier, much better

.
Good tutorial

Sherbert · 11-11-2008, 09:21 AM

did mine yesterday, made the problem a bit better but not cured it.

**c150student** · 06-01-2009, 05:41 PM

I see that most people say their clutches 'slip' to the point that they cant get it into gear i.e. biting point gets lower.

I seem to have to opposite problem... my biting point is getting slightly higher... is this possible, or is it the clutch on its way out?

If an adjustment will fix it, how do I do this on a 1.4 16V? (the diff between my engine bay and the one at the beginning of the tutorial is that I have a SAIP... which masks the clutch cable.)

eccles · 06-01-2009, 06:17 PM

Sorry can't help you c150 although it may well be that your clutch plates are getting a little worn - have you done more than 120k miles?
Note for other readers: I finally decided to scratch around in my junk boxes and found one of those anti-slip nuts with a nylon collar which are made to stop the nut from slipping on the thread. I have screwed it all the way onto the bolt so that it sits immediately behind the U nut which engages the clutch lever. So far so good i.e., the amount of pedal travel before the clutch bites is staying put!

**c150student** · 06-01-2009, 10:06 PM

No.... not even done 54K miles

And its not like Im wheelspinning it everywhere or powershifting, either.

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04-06-2008, 03:03 PM	#2
corsakid_89 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2 iTrader: (0) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	found that releasing the nut on my 1.4 sport brought the clutch closer to the floor, but excellent thread after a bit of messing doesnt crunch now and dont get no clutch judder cheers mate

20-12-2008, 01:53 PM	#3
cheekymunkey Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2 iTrader: (0) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the helpfully pics..saved me some money! Just wondering though..I got a 99 1.6 corsa sport and even though I keep adjusting the clutch cable like your diagrams (normally once a week) the low gears (1,2 and reverse) gradually become harder to engage until I have to turn off the engine, put it in gear, then start it again. At that point I have to tighten the clutch again! I'm fast running out of adjustment and was wondering if anyone can shed any light on the problem? Surely it can't need a new clutch as it isnt slipping at all. I've read some places that the gear linkage is rubbish on these models..any suggestions?! Thanks! Mark

02-01-2009, 07:50 AM	#5
eccles Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 3 iTrader: (0) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Excellent tutorial, I can now fix the clutch on my daughter's ancient machine. However, it has been done before by at least two trained mechanics and it still eventually slips back to problem mode. I read the suggestion that one should put a locknut of some description on it to prevent it slipping back and that seems sensible but why should the dam thing slip back anyway? It doesn't make sense to me but many things I have seen on cars over the years seem to fit into that category, are there no decent design engineers anymore? I worked for an American engineering company for many years, albeit as an accountant. Whenever something went badly wrong, the VP would call a meeting and start with the question: "Gentlemen, what do we need to do to prevent this happening again?" He was right and I learned much from his approach; can't lend him to Vauxhall however because he is no longer with us sadly.

04-06-2008, 03:08 PM	#7
Olliejones8 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bucks Drives: 1.2 16v Corsa B Gender: Posts: 480 iTrader: (0) Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 2 Posts	lol, no worries fella. Was pretty funny. Was out in my car y'day for work and found it hard getting it into gears, had a guy from work in the car aswell so i said to him 'hold on mate, just gotta pull into tesco and adjust my clutch cable' he looked at me like i was mad,lol. Got out, popped the bonnet and adjusted the clutch, drove away sweet as a peach,lol Glad i could help

26-06-2008, 04:17 PM	#8
Andyuk911 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kent Drives: 2007 Audi RS4 Gender: Posts: 1 iTrader: (0) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Very useful thread, I just did this on a P reg 1.4 Vegas that my son has just bought - Thanks

01-07-2008, 09:26 PM	#10
dire_wolf Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Stockport, UK Drives: Corsa B LS 1.2 8V Gender: Posts: 209 iTrader: (0) Thanks: 8 Thanked 16 Times in 16 Posts	Hey there, great guide. Just a quick question though, I don't suppose anyone knows the thread size of that bar? (have a corsa B) I'd like to put a nylon nut on the end of it to stop my clutch cable from slipping, the actual cable is in good condition but the plastic thread seems to have worn so much that i'm having to adjust it every week/two weeks. Don't really want to fork out for a new cable as it's in good order, no signs of corrosion so this seems like a nice simple fix to me

18-09-2008, 05:10 PM	#12
karlos8891 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sunny Sunny -Bournemouth- Drives: Corsa B 1.0 Envoy, Astra Gsi c20xe, 1.4 polo Gender: Posts: 6 iTrader: (0) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	What is the screw thing placed just above the cable sticking out the gearbox with a spring? cheers and also im finding it hard to find reverse in mine i had a new clutch fitted but i havent got my corsa on the road yet its a little project of mine! i was messing with that little screw thing and it crunched into reverse! ive adjusted my clutch cable so the pedal sits just above the brake pedal! what else can i do?

29-09-2008, 11:05 AM	#14
50pounds Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Middlesbrough Drives: Corsa 1.4 Gender: Posts: 51 iTrader: (0) Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	lol mine makes a werid noise when i bring my foot off the clutch it makes like a loud sqauking noise only happens in 1st n 2nd gear dont have a clue might try this tut see what happens but dobut it like its my car nothing ever goes right for it.

11-11-2008, 09:21 AM	#17
Sherbert Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chesterfield Drives: Corsa C 1.2 16v SXi, Nissan navara 2.5TDi Gender: Posts: 4,847 iTrader: (0) Thanks: 7 Thanked 23 Times in 23 Posts	did mine yesterday, made the problem a bit better but not cured it.

06-01-2009, 05:41 PM	#18
c150student Gold Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bedfordshire Drives: Astra G 1.8 16V CDX Gender: Posts: 2,177 iTrader: (0) Thanks: 12 Thanked 75 Times in 65 Posts	I see that most people say their clutches 'slip' to the point that they cant get it into gear i.e. biting point gets lower. I seem to have to opposite problem... my biting point is getting slightly higher... is this possible, or is it the clutch on its way out? If an adjustment will fix it, how do I do this on a 1.4 16V? (the diff between my engine bay and the one at the beginning of the tutorial is that I have a SAIP... which masks the clutch cable.)

06-01-2009, 06:17 PM	#19
eccles Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 3 iTrader: (0) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Sorry can't help you c150 although it may well be that your clutch plates are getting a little worn - have you done more than 120k miles? Note for other readers: I finally decided to scratch around in my junk boxes and found one of those anti-slip nuts with a nylon collar which are made to stop the nut from slipping on the thread. I have screwed it all the way onto the bolt so that it sits immediately behind the U nut which engages the clutch lever. So far so good i.e., the amount of pedal travel before the clutch bites is staying put!

06-01-2009, 10:06 PM	#20
c150student Gold Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bedfordshire Drives: Astra G 1.8 16V CDX Gender: Posts: 2,177 iTrader: (0) Thanks: 12 Thanked 75 Times in 65 Posts	No.... not even done 54K miles And its not like Im wheelspinning it everywhere or powershifting, either.