apparition13 Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 The clutch cable keeps going slack, and I'm tired of messing with it. Has anyone done a hydraulic conversion? I'm wondering what parts would be needed; photographs and suggestions/instructions would be helpful as well. Thanks, apparition13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 Only in conjunction with EJ transmission installations. It's an extremely involved process requireing the swapping of the complete legacy pedal set, hydraulic reservior, lines, etc. Plus the stock transmission isn't setup for hydrualic so you would need a custom clutch fork..... etc. WAY more work than it's worth unless you are also doing a full EJ22 and AWD 5 speed swap at the same time. Get a new cable from the DEALER. Aftermarket are not acceptable. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baccaruda Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 yeah I had a Napa cable blow in a week. search for "clutch cable" and "route" and read up on how it goes in correctly. I installed a dealer cable INcorrectly and it lasted a year before it blew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyale 2.7 Turbo Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 ... I installed a dealer cable INcorrectly and it lasted a year before it blew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyale 2.7 Turbo Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 Lubricatin` it with High Quality Grease, can Help it to last Longer, isn`t it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apparition13 Posted February 10, 2007 Author Share Posted February 10, 2007 So the consensus seems to be "not worth the bother", and get a dealer cable/housing. What sort of grease would you recommend for lube? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 The cables are not greased. They are filled with a dry white lithium lubricant. It's not serviceable, and isn't worth messing with as the cable's cost about $18. A properly routed cable from the dealer should last at least as long as the clutch. 100,000 on a cable is common. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apparition13 Posted February 10, 2007 Author Share Posted February 10, 2007 yeah I had a Napa cable blow in a week. search for "clutch cable" and "route" and read up on how it goes in correctly. I installed a dealer cable INcorrectly and it lasted a year before it blew I'm assuming you mean here, and I didn't see it. Anyone have a link to installation diagrams? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 Here's my write up on it: http://home.comcast.net/~trilinear/clutch.html GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 Get a new cable from the DEALER. Aftermarket are not acceptable. GD Depends, some aftermarket ones i have got in the past are exactly the same as the ones i have got from the dealer. And when your turbo melts them in six months anyway, its not worth the extra cost anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matrixops Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 GD, Thanks for the writeup/pictures. I believe I may have routed my cable incorrectly last time which has led to it breaking in less than 6 months. Luckily, I get a free replacement. I will be following your guide this time around. matrixops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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