Chris C Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 It had to happen some day I suppose. But I was out blatting in the sun yesterday & the clutch cable snapped on my K series!How difficult a job is it to replace?Thanks,Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted March 19, 2015 Member Share Posted March 19, 2015 15 minutes, but that was an expert: instructions here.Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 15 mins max I would say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Vine Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Yes, it's a straightforward job -- JK's link tells you how. Out of interest, where exactly did the inner snap? A common point of failure is in the pedal box where the inner enters the adjuster. This is what the Assembly Guide says about adjustment: The clutch cable is fitted with adjusters at both ends so that it can be adjusted at both the bell-housing and pedal box. Set the pedal box end so that a minimum length of outer cable protrudes past the locating bush into the pedal box then adjust at the bell-housing end until a satisfactory clutch pedal position is achieved (4 threads showing through the yellow bush is a good starting point). The clutch 'bite' point should be set according to personal preference ensuring that it is not adjusted so as to prevent the clutch from fully engaging or disengaging.JV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris C Posted March 19, 2015 Author Share Posted March 19, 2015 Yes, right at the end in the pedal box!Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris C Posted March 20, 2015 Author Share Posted March 20, 2015 A silly question...............but which end do you fit first?Thanks,Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative paul richards Posted March 20, 2015 Area Representative Share Posted March 20, 2015 Edited to delete my remarks which refer to throttle cable. Senior moment - must read posts more thoroughly.Really doesn't matter which end of clutch cable you attach first, although I usually attach pedal last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Vine Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 the plastic adjuster at the throttle body endBut this is about the clutch cable.... which end do you fit firstAs Paul says, it doesn't matter. Just be sure to have the minimum amount of adjuster protruding into the pedal box. The failure you experienced is more than likely due to undue flexing of the inner at that point, possibly because the adjuster was set too far in.JV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative paul richards Posted March 20, 2015 Area Representative Share Posted March 20, 2015 “"But this is about the clutch cable...."Doh!!! Well spotted John.Senior moment - apologies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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