Clutch return spring goes WHERE?

[ronskydivepops]

Where the hell does the clutch lever return spring go? I've searched the forums with no luck. I know one end goes in the lever, but the other end I can't find a suitable location. Didn't misplace one bolt or nut after replacing the clutch and tranny, figures I can't figure this out. HELP

[nobody]

It goes on the crossmember for the tranny.

[tekenaar]

Originally Posted by nobody It goes on the crossmember for the tranny.

And here's a look at how it's connected to the clutch arm:

http://tekenaar.opelgt.com/Misc/clutchspring.jpg

[ronskydivepops]

Thanks for the info and the photo. I knew where it went on the lever, just couldn't remember where I took it off the other end. I think the spring is too short, and think the previous owner had it grabbing somewhere else. That's the least of my worries. I just realized that in my haste to put everything back together, that the tranny I put in came off a Manta!!!! Different shift bracket where the shifter goes in. It all came back to me like a bad dream!! Had the same problem many years ago. Only way to fix it-REMOVE THE TRANNY!!!! Getting good at it now. Only took 14 minutes. Now I quit til tomorrow.

[rockytopmark]

...and the return spring seems WAY too short to make the cross member. Is it possible that there are two different lengths for this spring?

[West Coast GT]

Somehow I also ended up with a spring way too short. Never did figure out how, or why.

But until you find a replacement off eBay or junkyard, a bungee cord will get you by. They're cheap - keep a spare in the car. Yeah, I know, sounds pretty damn shade-tree to me too - but hey, in a pinch....