Clutch Cable Broken? (e-Clip missing)

2 Fast 4 U · 06-04-2008

You still could have driven it home, it is possible to shift into a higher gear without using the clutch.
If you have to stop at a light, put the car in neutral, stop at the light, turn off the engine, shift into 1st gear. when the light turns to green start the engine and give some gas, your car will move on the starter until the engine takes over.
piece of cake, only needs some practice

StefanLee · 06-04-2008

I guess so... I was just so startled and the speed was very low so I stalled it.

Anyway, I just checked it out (and had it towed home) and the wire is not broken either at the pedal or the clutch lever and it is still connected at both places. The wire isn't broken either. Weird!

wrangler · 06-04-2008

Years ago when I had my first GT, I found it quite easy to do in 2nd gear... in fact, had to often push start it that way when the starter went out and had a time finding a new one (pre-internet and a small town). Amazing how easy it was to push start by yourself!

kwilford · 06-05-2008

Originally Posted by StefanLee

Now I'm going to dive into the dark realm of clutch cables...
Stefan

Look for a missing e-clip as the cable leaves the firewall

jlthunder · 06-05-2008

Originally Posted by StefanLee

Too bad though that my clutch cable broke this afternoon when I was on my way home from work, now the car sits a good distance away with no clutch... Dang!!!

Stefan

Search the site for e clip or c clip. This may of broken(common) instead of the cable. Your cable might be OK. Here is one link http://www.opelgt.com/forums/7a-clut...e-problem.html

StefanLee · 06-05-2008

Thanks guys, I just came back from the garage where I realized the C-clip had gone missing!

I was a little stumped at first because I didn't know there should be a c-clip there, I was thinking "How the h**k does this thing lock against the fire wall?!"...

The simple solutions are almost always the best. I read in the thread it's supposed to be a 9/16" E-clip, gotta find a bunch of those now!

Stefan

jlthunder · 06-06-2008

Since you are in Sweden, I'm sure the metric equivalent is available.

StefanLee · 06-06-2008

I bet. I'm getting some metric ones. But I couldn't wait so I fabricated a C-clip of my own out of a washer and some stainless steel wire.

After shaping the washer to c-clip shape that fit snugly in the adjustment grooves, I drilled two holes in the prongs of the c-clip, so I could tighten it up when installed.

The clutch worked fine with only the washer, but for good measure I added FOUR stainless stell hose clamps behind it, tightened really hard.

I would be VERY surprised it the tube moved with all that holding it back.

Stefan

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2 Fast 4 U Detroit,where my home was Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Maria - Hoop, The Netherlands Posts: 2,216 Real Name: Erick Provided Answers: 5	Unanswered: Clutch Cable Broken? (e-Clip missing) You still could have driven it home, it is possible to shift into a higher gear without using the clutch. If you have to stop at a light, put the car in neutral, stop at the light, turn off the engine, shift into 1st gear. when the light turns to green start the engine and give some gas, your car will move on the starter until the engine takes over. piece of cake, only needs some practice __________________ Opel Ascona; driving one is like living on the edge. Only built from 1970 - 1975

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jlthunder 1000 Post Club Join Date: May 2003 Location: Salfordville, PA Posts: 2,143 Real Name: Jeff	Since you are in Sweden, I'm sure the metric equivalent is available. __________________ 1972 Opel GT, Owner since 1983 2001 Saab 9-5 SE 3.0 Turbo V6 Weeeeeeeeeee!!! 1973 GT, Parted out, R.I.P. 1968 Kadette, Owner since 2006, Sold, 28 June 2008

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06-04-2008	#2 (permalink)
StefanLee Opeler Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 220	I guess so... I was just so startled and the speed was very low so I stalled it. Anyway, I just checked it out (and had it towed home) and the wire is not broken either at the pedal or the clutch lever and it is still connected at both places. The wire isn't broken either. Weird!

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wrangler Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pensacola, Florida Posts: 468 Real Name: Brett	Years ago when I had my first GT, I found it quite easy to do in 2nd gear... in fact, had to often push start it that way when the starter went out and had a time finding a new one (pre-internet and a small town). Amazing how easy it was to push start by yourself!

06-05-2008	#6 (permalink)
StefanLee Opeler Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 220	Thanks guys, I just came back from the garage where I realized the C-clip had gone missing! I was a little stumped at first because I didn't know there should be a c-clip there, I was thinking "How the h**k does this thing lock against the fire wall?!"... The simple solutions are almost always the best. I read in the thread it's supposed to be a 9/16" E-clip, gotta find a bunch of those now! Stefan

06-06-2008	#8 (permalink)
StefanLee Opeler Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 220	I bet. I'm getting some metric ones. But I couldn't wait so I fabricated a C-clip of my own out of a washer and some stainless steel wire. After shaping the washer to c-clip shape that fit snugly in the adjustment grooves, I drilled two holes in the prongs of the c-clip, so I could tighten it up when installed. The clutch worked fine with only the washer, but for good measure I added FOUR stainless stell hose clamps behind it, tightened really hard. I would be VERY surprised it the tube moved with all that holding it back. Stefan

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