TurboShed

Last night the clutch pedal hit the floor and it seems the cable has failed - being that I need the car, 4x4 Saff Cos, for the weekend, how easy is this to fix/bodge with/without a replacement cable??

Char1ie

iTrader: (6)

I have driven a car for a month without a clutch cable. It's not too difficult. You need to avoid stopping but when you have to stop, as you come to a halt kill the engine and as the revs die slip it into first. Then to start, just turn the key, let the car lurch forward on the starter motor then drive.

To change up a gear, pull the lever out of gear then rev the engine slightly. As the revs fall you'll be able to slot it into gear.

To change down a gear do the same. Pull it out of gear, rev the engine (higher this time) and as the revs fall push it into gear.

Within 10 minutes of driving you'll be fine.


Charlie

TurboShed

Haha, nice one, will give that a try

KSA-Cossie

iTrader: (4)

Why not just fit a new cable its piss easy

TurboShed

Source a replacement cable 5 hours before a bank holiday weekend??

KSA-Cossie

iTrader: (4)

My local ford dealer had one in stock .

Char1ie

iTrader: (6)

Drive it without. Its really easy. And quite cool.

Then get a new cable on Saturday or Mondday.

Charlie

saff cosworth

starting off with the starter will burn it out.
as for changing geer you will burn out the sincro mess units.
cheeper to buy a clutch cable....

Char1ie

iTrader: (6)

Crap. And crap. Starting in first will not burn out the starter motor. And you'll find you can't get it into gear until the revs are settling because of the synchro mesh. It'll be fine.

Charlie

2001ode

iTrader: (1)

May be it is not your cable broken, but just "toothed segment" broken.
Take a look on your clutch pedal.

Regards

Claude

dojj

iTrader: (3)

you need one specific for the 4wd cossie mate
it's about 9 foot long and goes up towards the rad before curling round

fitting is a bit of a pain but just make sure you loop in the pedal end first

IANS2RST

iTrader: (1)

If you are stuck then I have 1 used & 1 brand new genuine ford clutch cables from my car that i won't be using cos I'm converting to hydraulic.
located in sheffield.
you can drive it without the cable but is a pain & if u don't get it roght then it can damage the gearbox & also mounts.
I think the clutch cable from an xr4x4 2litre will fit, best to take it off & go to the motor factors with it to make sure its the right length.
call 07747 072489

shanemc

im sure it does the starter motor the world of good...

saff cosworth

i hate to be in the city when that happens... pain in the arss stopping and starting....