The Dude Abides Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 The running aspect is ok i guess it seems to be idleing higher now. But every time i push in the clutch it seems to be sticky. I believe i have washed really good on the top of it to see if theres some mud around there but it was alittle dark so i cant be sure. Could something of gotten binded up at all. I can still shift its more a Nuisance then anything. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Your clutch cable is about to snap. The seal on the cable sheath has been comprimised and the cable had probably been invaded by water and who-know's what else. It will wear through the sheath, bind, and snap the cable. Replacing the cable is your only option. And make sure the end on the transmission side is well lubricated with vasoline to keep the water and mud out of the cable. As far as the running of the engine - what do you have? Carb or SPFI? GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Abides Posted June 9, 2009 Author Share Posted June 9, 2009 ahhh blah why do you not bring merry sunshine gd. Its spfi. It will not be something repeated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 As for the idle speed - is that the only problem? Clean the MAF just to be sure - it might be dirty and causing a lean mixture. Also check the CTS resistance and see if it's reporting a correct temp to the ECU. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Abides Posted June 9, 2009 Author Share Posted June 9, 2009 Yea weve talked about the cts sensor. Didnt you say you would check for a good one. Anyones ill give her a check. Ive got some electronic cleaner so ill check out maf just in case. Nice pictue made me laugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Yea weve talked about the cts sensor. Didnt you say you would check for a good one. Anyones ill give her a check. Ive got some electronic cleaner so ill check out maf just in case. Nice pictue made me laugh. Yes - I am still looking. I'll for sure grab you one when I'm at the yard this weekend. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Abides Posted June 10, 2009 Author Share Posted June 10, 2009 Ok GD some oldschool car guy at work told me to spray some wd40 or pbblast into the clutch cable sleeve to free up the grit. I was aprehensive but he told me he would buy me a new cable if it didnt work. And it did. My question to you and the board is this just a tempory fix and it will snap anyways from what might still be in it. Or could this of cured my problem. He told me to keep doing that every once a while for a couple of days to make sure the stuff all got out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 The cables are dry-lubricated with a soap-like compound inside the sheath as well as an inner plastic core. What happens when the cable loses lubrication is it starts to eat into that plastic tubing and eventually it will eat it's way through to the steel braiding in the cable sheath. At some point it will eat through enough of the cable and will snap. WD-40 is only a temporary lubricant - it will evaporate away. You could try some moly fortified lubricant spray - like the stuff used on bike chains. But ultimately it's not worth the time for a cable that cost's less than $20 from the dealer and takes about a half hour to install. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Abides Posted June 11, 2009 Author Share Posted June 11, 2009 Yea your right gd its still not operating correctly. It cleared up most of it but it doesnt feel the same as it did so yea going to need replaced. Ill drive it like this for a bit though. Anyone got a writeup on how to replace these things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 My wite up for EA81's: http://home.comcast.net/~trilinear/clutch.html EA82's are easier. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Abides Posted June 11, 2009 Author Share Posted June 11, 2009 im still waiting for the easy part. How are the newer old gen wagons easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 im still waiting for the easy part. How are the newer old gen wagons easier. They are totally easy. Half any hour no problem. EA82's use a plastic block mounted to the cable sheath with two bolts that secure it to the pedal assembly. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihscout54 Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 I was aprehensive but he told me he would buy me a new cable if it didnt work Even more incentive to dive right in and replace that cable, since it will be free anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Abides Posted June 12, 2009 Author Share Posted June 12, 2009 G Sus there is alot of sand and dirt and mud still on my car. How do you guys drive your cars after doin this stuff. Mine barely went down the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bheinen74 Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 clean off your fan blades, mine had the muck on the blades still Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Abides Posted June 12, 2009 Author Share Posted June 12, 2009 Ill check it out, i think i got it all off last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trucking45 Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 The cables are dry-lubricated with a soap-like compound inside the sheath as well as an inner plastic core. What happens when the cable loses lubrication is it starts to eat into that plastic tubing and eventually it will eat it's way through to the steel braiding in the cable sheath. At some point it will eat through enough of the cable and will snap. WD-40 is only a temporary lubricant - it will evaporate away. You could try some moly fortified lubricant spray - like the stuff used on bike chains. But ultimately it's not worth the time for a cable that cost's less than $20 from the dealer and takes about a half hour to install. GD first time replacing the clutch cable in my brat cuz it snapped toke about 15 mins the hardest part was getting on the clutch pedal:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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