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 Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2012 5:26 am |
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I recently got the clutch cable replaced in halfords autocentre few weeks ago cause it snapped while driving.
I notice now that when i put the gear in reverse and get the clutch to biting point i feel couple of knocking cracking/clicking vibrations on the clutch pedal and underneath the car.
This doesnt happen in normal forward gears.
What does this mean?
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Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2012 6:00 am |
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Go back and get them to look at it, the clutch will be unde some guarantee as you have paid for supply and fit. Ask them what gear box oil they used too
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Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2012 6:51 am |
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| DeadEyePaul wrote: |
| Go back and get them to look at it, the clutch will be unde some guarantee as you have paid for supply and fit. Ask them what gear box oil they used too |
They just replaced the clutch cable, not the whole clutch. Do garages renew gear box oil when it comes to replacing the clutch cable?
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Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2012 6:59 am |
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no they don't I'm afraid!
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Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2012 7:18 am |
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I went back to them and they said its fine. I argued with them and told them they are rubbish. After looking at reviews at halfords I can see bad reviews.
Anyway what's causin the problem so I get a idea before going to another garage.
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Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2012 7:48 am |
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If it's only happening in reverse then I'd say it isn't the cable. The cable and clutch operate the same way whether selecting a forward or reverse gear.
I'd have a look first to make sure the cable is running where it should be and not catching on a selector rod, after that I'd start looking at the selector rods to see if they have been damaged in any way from the vehicle being placed on a ramp.
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Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2012 8:26 am |
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i feel ya pain! i have the same problem mines in the garage at the moment having it all refixed the garage couldnt find anything wrong with it but its weird put your foot to the floor and the bite point changes and clicks under the car.
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Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2012 10:00 am |
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| macca1411 wrote: |
If it's only happening in reverse then I'd say it isn't the cable. The cable and clutch operate the same way whether selecting a forward or reverse gear.
I'd have a look first to make sure the cable is running where it should be and not catching on a selector rod, after that I'd start looking at the selector rods to see if they have been damaged in any way from the vehicle being placed on a ramp. |
selector rods can be damaged when the car is on a ramp?
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Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2012 11:58 am |
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The selector link rods that run from the gear stick to the gear box. Used to regularly f*** these up on Metros when using the lazy ramps similar to the scissor lifts. The weight was supposed to be taken on the sills and chassis but if the linkage rods were too low, they would take the strain. Great for quickly taking the wheels off or dropping the oil but anything else they were pretty useless.
Never seen what they have in the service centres and to be honest I try and steer clear of Halfords full stop. Prefer to use places where the staff weren't rejected by McDonalds.
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Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2012 4:13 am |
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I know the selector rods are underneath the car but where about exactly are they?
Why are these selector rods exposed? Aren't they suppose to be concealed or protected?
Even speed bumps can damage them?
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Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2012 6:07 am |
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the main rod is connected to you gear stick
the linkage rods are at the back of the gearbox
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Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2012 6:18 am |
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Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2012 5:37 am |
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| Seabook wrote: |
the main rod is connected to you gear stick
the linkage rods are at the back of the gearbox |
the selector and linkage rods are the same meaning?
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Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2012 6:16 am |
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| very_452001 wrote: |
| Seabook wrote: |
the main rod is connected to you gear stick
the linkage rods are at the back of the gearbox |
the selector and linkage rods are the same meaning? |
gear selector is inside the gearbox and you can't see it from outside.
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Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2012 9:06 am |
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I'm confused. Where am I suppose to look at underneath the car?
How does lifting the car up damage it when the wheels are on the ramp?
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