Tightening my clutch cable?

Joe 90 · 26-03-2012, 20:33

Tightening the clutch cable on a corsa is easy, just pull & twist the screw. I could do with some reassurance for my Polo though.

My Clutch position is getting way too low and I know it could be damage to the pedal box but it could also be helped if I can tighten it up.

Unfortunately the clutch cable isn't all that accessible. Is this screw the limit screw or does that look like what I need to give a turn?

leowyatt · 27-03-2012, 08:59

Have you had a look over on clubpolo? I got some advice regarding my polo off there a few times. Very helpful.

Pheebs · 27-03-2012, 14:16

No help here, just wanted to say every time I see this thread title it makes me giggle!

And I don't know why!

Haha!

volospian · 27-03-2012, 14:17

Cant beat a nice tight clutch cable!

Joe 90 · 27-03-2012, 15:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by leowyatt

Have you had a look over on clubpolo? I got some advice regarding my polo off there a few times. Very helpful.

Yeah, good point, not been on there in a while. Thanks.

Justsomebloke · 27-03-2012, 17:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe 90

this screw the limit screw or does that look like what I need to give a turn?

That looks like a locking nut that needs releasing & then you twist the big plaggy bit.

Joe 90 · 27-03-2012, 19:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Justsomebloke

That looks like a locking nut that needs releasing & then you twist the big plaggy bit.

Thank You. I thought that was the case when I looked at one on Google. The engine compartment makes it tough to get through to it. Will have to have another look tomorrow.

Justsomebloke · 28-03-2012, 10:09

Jack up that front corner stick an axle stand under the motor & do it from underneath. Before you even get the trolley jack out soak that nut & the long threaded bit with WD40. After you have adjusted the clutch pump the pedal like crazy Before you take it off the axle stand just in case it needs further adjusting.

Joe 90 · 28-03-2012, 17:27

I'm just a man with a tool box (tools designed for my bikes!) so I'll have to do what I can. Jobs requiring that kind of kit I have a friend to help with, but I'll try and do this one by myself. Just got to wait a while for the engine to cool down.

*edit
Great suggestion on the WD40! Managed to do it almost without any pliers!
It's not raised the level of the pedal, but has stiffened it up, so perhaps it's damage to the pedal box. Will have to see how I get on & then maybe get it looked at.

Justsomebloke · 28-03-2012, 18:33

If you have no trolley jack then just put the nearest front wheel up on the kerb & that will give you enough room to do the job.

26-03-2012, 20:33	#1
Joe 90 Absinthe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chester Posts: 2,345	Tightening my clutch cable? Tightening the clutch cable on a corsa is easy, just pull & twist the screw. I could do with some reassurance for my Polo though. My Clutch position is getting way too low and I know it could be damage to the pedal box but it could also be helped if I can tighten it up. Unfortunately the clutch cable isn't all that accessible. Is this screw the limit screw or does that look like what I need to give a turn? __________________ 360 Blog \| Join GiffGaff \| Twitter

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27-03-2012, 14:16	#3
Pheebs Deep Throat Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,512	No help here, just wanted to say every time I see this thread title it makes me giggle! And I don't know why! Haha! __________________ http://www.spiffingdesigns.co.uk

28-03-2012, 10:09	#8
Justsomebloke The Night Worker Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,228	Jack up that front corner stick an axle stand under the motor & do it from underneath. Before you even get the trolley jack out soak that nut & the long threaded bit with WD40. After you have adjusted the clutch pump the pedal like crazy Before you take it off the axle stand just in case it needs further adjusting. __________________

28-03-2012, 17:27	#9
Joe 90 Absinthe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chester Posts: 2,345	I'm just a man with a tool box (tools designed for my bikes!) so I'll have to do what I can. Jobs requiring that kind of kit I have a friend to help with, but I'll try and do this one by myself. Just got to wait a while for the engine to cool down. edit Great suggestion on the WD40! Managed to do it almost without any pliers! It's not raised the level of the pedal, but has stiffened it up, so perhaps it's damage to the pedal box. Will have to see how I get on & then maybe get it looked at. __________________ 360 Blog \| Join GiffGaff \| Twitter Last edited by Joe 90; 28-03-2012 at 18:32.*

27-03-2012, 14:17	#4
volospian Vodka Martini Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 786	Cant beat a nice tight clutch cable!

28-03-2012, 18:33	#10
Justsomebloke The Night Worker Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,228	If you have no trolley jack then just put the nearest front wheel up on the kerb & that will give you enough room to do the job. __________________