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> Where do I adjust the clutch? PICS Please!
Kaduku
post Oct 3 2013, 10:16 AM
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First of all, the search function on this forum SUCK! I get better results Googling "Porsche 914 World" with whatever I am looking for. Still I can't find instructions on where to adjust the clutch cable. Pics would really help too.

Also where can I jack up the car safely on the chassis. I have a small 2 ton jack.
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post Oct 3 2013, 10:22 AM
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Jack the car up at the passenger side just in front of the rear wheel. You will see a round plate the jack cup fits into.

Put a jack stand under the engine bar.

Look for a cable that comes out back then loops over a wheel 180 degrees to a lever. You will see a locknut or two.

Tighten or loosen nut. If this adjustment doesnt work or is temporary, you may have some deeper issues.
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post Oct 3 2013, 10:26 AM
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post Oct 3 2013, 10:37 AM
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QUOTE(7TPorsh @ Oct 3 2013, 09:22 AM) *

Jack the car up at the passenger side just in front of the rear wheel. You will see a round plate the jack cup fits into.

Put a jack stand under the engine bar.

Look for a cable that comes out back then loops over a wheel 180 degrees to a lever. You will see a locknut or two.

Tighten or loosen nut. If this adjustment doesnt work or is temporary, you may have some deeper issues.



So I never had shifting issues besides the slight hesitation you get into second gear. A shop replaced my clutch cable without telling me because they said the cables were worn out. We'll since then I have trouble getting into first gear and occasionally into reverse.
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post Oct 3 2013, 10:45 AM
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New clutch cables will stretch a little bit. You probably need to tighten the cable a little. Loosen the outside nut (see black arrow in picture) then I would tighten the inside nut, 360 degrees and check by shifting through gears. If that works, tighten the outside nut against the inside nut. You will need to have two wrenches on the nuts to tighten.


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post Oct 3 2013, 10:51 AM
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post Oct 3 2013, 10:53 AM
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Had to add the pic from my phone. You can see the white plastic wheel that the clutch cable does the 180 around. Tighten the nut where the cable ends.

Like was said before the cable will strech, I had to readjust mine just from moving to a different climate, well at least thats what I am blaming it on.
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post Oct 3 2013, 10:58 AM
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Isn't it about getting the "free play" in the clutch pedal right? Want some free play so the clutch is fully engaged, but not too much
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post Oct 3 2013, 11:03 AM
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Thanks all, especially for the pics. It really helps me in what to look for.
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post Oct 3 2013, 11:05 AM
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The specification is when the clutch is adjusted "correctly", you can pull back on the clutch pedal 3/4" ... yep, that means towards you the driver.

I adjust mine to where I want the clutch to engage.
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post Oct 3 2013, 11:33 AM
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Mine had spacers and a nyloc nut from my PO. The 1st two nuts are large and did not thread on. I posted this picture several months back and got lots of discussion about using the nylok nut. So don't use one! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/KMA.gif)

I have since found suitable jam nuts, but still used 1 spacer nut. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif)


Note that the cable fitting has a square section. Use a wrench to hold that once you get the jam nuts loose.
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post Oct 3 2013, 01:08 PM
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Why is this so shiny and clean...something wrong here
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post Oct 3 2013, 01:40 PM
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I use a large "wing" nut and safety it with a tie wrap.
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post Oct 3 2013, 02:15 PM
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I use nyloc nutz!
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post Oct 3 2013, 02:49 PM
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QUOTE(Kaduku @ Oct 3 2013, 09:16 AM) *
First of all, the search function on this forum SUCK! I get better results Googling "Porsche 914 World" with whatever I am looking for.

You did read the directions for the search, no?
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And if Google is so much better to search this site then why are you still asking?
Shouldn't Google have found what you were looking for?
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post Oct 3 2013, 03:10 PM
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Oct 3 2013, 01:49 PM) *

QUOTE(Kaduku @ Oct 3 2013, 09:16 AM) *
First of all, the search function on this forum SUCK! I get better results Googling "Porsche 914 World" with whatever I am looking for.

You did read the directions for the search, no?
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And if Google is so much better to search this site then why are you still asking?
Shouldn't Google have found what you were looking for?
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+1. It's not the search that sucks, it's the user. Took me 2 seconds to search "clutch adjustment" and found this (which was the 3rd result):
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...utch+adjustment

I doubt you'll find a better expert than Dr. Evil...he even drew pictures!
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post Oct 3 2013, 03:54 PM
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post Oct 3 2013, 04:41 PM
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Hey.....he used one of Marks boots on the cable.....good idea.....is that kosher?

Pat Garvey...please weigh in.
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post Oct 3 2013, 06:38 PM
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Thanks to those that gave great, productive tips and suggestions, especially for your time to post pictures for me.

And BTW, I chose not to comment on a couple of replies.
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post Oct 3 2013, 07:10 PM
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QUOTE(Kaduku @ Oct 3 2013, 05:38 PM) *

Thanks to those that gave great, productive tips and suggestions, especially for your time to post pictures for me.

And BTW, I chose not to comment on a couple of replies.

There are many people on this forum who know this car very well and are interested in helping you. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) But if you start your post criticizing this forum by claiming it SUCKS, or at least the search function, the people who work hard to develop and maintain it might be a bit offended. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Here's more advice. Don't get under the car if it's only held up with your jack. Use a good jack stand before crawling under. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif)
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