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Old Jan 3, 2013 | 07:33 PM
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rally GPA Sapphire & Escort RS Cosworth YB RHD clutch cable://r.ebay.com/gX73WA

im having loads of trouble with getting my clutch to pull up all the way. these are adjustable so hopefully be ok. would it still use the ratchet an paw.
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Old Jan 5, 2013 | 02:28 PM
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Have you removed the pedal box to check for cracks ...also the teeth o on the self adjuster ... cables cook and rot then become stick or snap....also pull threw the bulk head on hd cluches ...

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Old Jan 6, 2013 | 01:52 AM
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Have you removed the pedal box to check for cracks ...also the teeth o on the self adjuster ... cables cook and rot then become stick or snap....also pull threw the bulk head on hd cluches ...

cheeRS Carl
yeah took it all out, cable seems fine moves freely. its a 2wd cable but seems to long. teeth are all good on ratchet and paw.
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a hydraulic clutch conversion is one of the best mods you can do on a cossie mate
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Old Jan 6, 2013 | 02:16 AM
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can it be done with the engine in place, as there don't look like there much room to drill
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Old Jan 6, 2013 | 02:24 AM
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yeah you can do the drilling from inside with the pedal box and lower dash out and the slave cylinder can be bolted to the outside of the box
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Old Jan 6, 2013 | 02:43 AM
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nice one mate, will have to sort this as its pissin me right off
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Originally Posted by H15 FSC
yeah took it all out, cable seems fine moves freely. its a 2wd cable but seems to long. teeth are all good on ratchet and paw.
You saph 2wd ?
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Originally Posted by carl/saff
You saph 2wd ?
its a 4x4 conv to 2wd with T5 box
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by H15 FSC
its a 4x4 conv to 2wd with T5 box
Any pics of offending items ....?
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