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 Post subject: EL XR6 - Clutch VERY hard to press in
Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2013 3:30 pm 
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Whats up? Is this normal? It's the hardest clutch I've ever encountered and a few mates agree - it's just not right.

What could be causing this? Is it common?

 

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Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2013 3:32 pm 
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clutch cable is probably s**t ??

if its not rectified soon enough the firewall and pedal box will crack giving even more problems..
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Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2013 3:34 pm 
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clutch cable is probably s**t ??

It does seem to release the clutch slowly so you might be right - is it a case of pulling it and regreasing or replace completely?

 

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Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2013 3:39 pm 
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you can try get some oil in the cable which helps in most cases, but probably will still feel stiff and notchy due to cable lining wear..

ive oiled them a few times but always ended up replaced them ..
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Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2013 3:41 pm 
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Its fun driving with no clutch when they let go! Ive done it twice.
Just replace it with a good quality one.

 

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Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2013 4:34 pm 
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If the clutch is that hard, it must be over adjusted, and if it needs to be over adjusted to make the clutch work, then the clutch is stuffed.
Suggest replacing clutch and cable at the same time, and lube pedal bushings.

 

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Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2013 5:17 pm 
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Cheers all, pulled cable and oiled, adjusted correctly and now it's real nice! Like a new car to drive, instant power to the wheels, no slippage.

 

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Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2013 5:21 pm 
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Cheers all, pulled cable and oiled, adjusted correctly and now it's real nice! Like a new car to drive, instant power to the wheels, no slippage.


Soooooo.......... you'll be up for a cable soon.....maybe.....????

 

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Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2013 5:24 pm 
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{USERNAME} wrote:
Cheers all, pulled cable and oiled, adjusted correctly and now it's real nice! Like a new car to drive, instant power to the wheels, no slippage.


Soooooo.......... you'll be up for a cable soon.....maybe.....????


Clutch as well probably LOL

Still, happy for now.

 

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