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Old 18-09-2010, 06:54 PM
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any tips on refitting the clutch cable on a 4x4 3 door?
ive just had the engine and box out and cant seem to pull it far enough to get it over the release arm do i need to reset the clutch ratchet or owt?
i remember when i took it off it pulled quite violently out of my hand
Old 18-09-2010, 07:27 PM
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anybody?
Old 18-09-2010, 09:23 PM
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ive just taken engine and box out of my 3dr last weekend and remember having a struggle to get my clutch cable off,try to lever back the clutch release arm as far back as it will go and use a pair of pliers to put the cable back into its slot in the arm.
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ill give it a go 2 moz mate cheers
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Pull the clutch pedal up, this will release the ratchet and pawl. You will then be able to pull the cable out far enough to get it over the release arm
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fooking hell botter you carnt fit a clutch cable
Old 19-09-2010, 10:33 AM
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When you lift the pedal you will need to push the adjuster quadrant towards the bulkhead with your thumb, as said this will release the tension allowing box end to be put on.
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Originally Posted by graham c
fooking hell botter you carnt fit a clutch cable
to be fair to me graham i had just manhandled the engine box and subframe in on my own with no crane was pretty tired and didnt even attempt anything in the car! i just gave one quick pull on the cable before i had to go home and thought i would ask before going back today even tho i would have sorted it anyway
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Sadist no engine hoisty sod that for a laugh, well done to you!!
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Originally Posted by tabetha
Sadist no engine hoisty sod that for a laugh, well done to you!!
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few alloy wheels for the engine and subframe to rest on and axle stand for the gearbox
then just a case of lowering the car over it and hoping the subframe boltholes lined up which thankfully they did first time
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