GOLF MK1 : CHECK AND ADJUST CLUTCH CABLE

[@TheNathiFactory]

Man I've been waiting for this video for ages! Thank you!

[@pjs-golfmk1-diy]

Sure Buddy

[@JvsEvil]

My polo playa 2001 model has a self adjust cable , can I replace it for a normal one so I can adjust it myself ?

[@brandonandrews139]

Hey, thanks alot 4the vid. I haven't got the rubber gourmet that sits underneath the adjustor. Niether do I have the 2 plates under the clutch arm. I do however have the rubber sitting in the clutch arm. Can I make my own plates and gourmet under the adjustor?

[@pjs-golfmk1-diy]

Hi yes.. You could make your own rubber fitting quite easy...

[@rashaadsmith7799]

I have the new spec golf. Is there any place where the cable attaches on the inside on the clutch pedal ? Mine just went down and stayed down.

[@jessejones386]

Hi jp,where can I purchase the rubbers for the clutch cable? I just checked mine and saw that I have no rubbers left😂

[@pjs-golfmk1-diy]

Goldwagen will stock the rubbers

[@jessejones386]

@@pjs-golfmk1-diy thank you very much

[@tumikutama4389]

Very informative thanks PJ

[@pjs-golfmk1-diy]

Cool

[@livingstonephoshoko1279]

Thank God for this channel

[@pjs-golfmk1-diy]

Amen Brother.. God Bless you!

[@juliantredoux3562]

❤ can we have this channel shared for more content, maybe a build PJ

[@angelosayers8235]

Hi PJ I'm from PE can you show us where all the plugs go behind on the fuse box and the relays

[@sudeshindhel5699]

Hi Pj , was driving last night and when I tried to enter 5th gear I had nothing , Just a wining noise but no gear 1,2,3,4 are perfect any suggestions

[@jeromeworship347]

Thank for the video did help

[@pjs-golfmk1-diy]

Pleasure

[@muchgreatness7497]

Hi PJ, great video! I have a question about my 86 MK1 Cabriolet. Last year I changed the clutch cable for good measure because it seemed to grab high on the pedal and looked old. Now it does 1 of 2 things: If I adjust it to 10mm gap, the clutch grabs really high on the pedal but the feel of the pedal/cable is normal from top to bottom, or if I adjust it to grab where I like (around 1/4 of the way from the floor to the high point) then I get a dead cable feel for the top 1/4 of the total travel of the pedal. Kind of like if the cable was too long and there was no tension at the top 1/4 of the travel downwards. Also an annoying sqeeking sound in either adjustment position. When I changed the cable, I noticed that the clutch arm didn't seem very firm at the start of its travel path. Is it possible that this is happening because I don't have a cable brace like you show in the start of the video? I not, what else could it be? Thank you

[@pjs-golfmk1-diy]

Hi .if you have the same (long cable) set up like mine it's very important that the cable is routed correctly,no tight turns ,and to have that cable brace in place to hold the cable secure ..

[@muchgreatness7497]

@@pjs-golfmk1-diy I'm looking into those things. Thank you.

[@dominique3144]

Good day mr Pj can you you help me with a issue on my mk1 please,when i start my car there is a whinning sound coming from gearbox when i press clutch it goes away but when released it comes back i already changed the bearing and 1.5l gearbox oil?

[@cheryljones572]

Cool. Thanks PJ

[@pjs-golfmk1-diy]

Pleasure...

[@imraanphilander374]

Where can I get the stabilizer rod to keep the clutch cable in place and the rubber fittings?

[@pjs-golfmk1-diy]

Goldwagen shud have those items.

[@imraanphilander374]

@@pjs-golfmk1-diy thanks I'll check them out later today

[@bridges5659]

You can also make one . You need a stiff wire or rod (thick welding rod) , bend it into shape or if you have a boilermaker buddy , he can weld one for you.

[@zamuxolodoni8324]

What is the length size of mk1 clutch cable? I have tried to adjust it but my clutch becomes too soft or stiff what could be the problem

[@sphumzethedj3820]

After machanic changed clutch kit on my Golf. He tied the cable to be too strong. The car felt compressed when driving and the gears were slipping as if the clutch kit is old. Could this be that the cable is too tied? Or it's something else?

[@pjs-golfmk1-diy]

Hi. It could be that your mechanic adjusted the clutch cable to tight.

[@carljendrosch2005]

PJ I am still having issues with my pedal sitting below the brake pedal when resting. I have adjusted the cable correctly, replaced the pedal eventually as the original was worn. New bracket on firewall and new cable but still no fix

[@pjs-golfmk1-diy]

Did u put in the rubber grommet that shud fit into the firewall bracket? .. That rubber must push through

[@carljendrosch2005]

@@pjs-golfmk1-diy Are you talking about the rubber grommet that goes through the firewall and the arm rod (lack of a better word) goes through the grommet and onto the clutch pedal?

[@pjs-golfmk1-diy]

Yes. Just ensure it' sits in there nice and secure....And also, Did u try to adjust the cable higher so that the pedal can raise bit more(level with brake pedal)

[@CameronLewis-tc4js]

i have a jetta cable on my chico but the padle very low so it cnt be the press

[@joachimcilliers]

Dankie oom

[@pjs-golfmk1-diy]

Plesier meneer.. :)

[@maxhofmann6993]

My clutch cable keeps breaking and is too tight. Tried everything. Gearbox maybe?

[@gilbertsithole8444]

Good morning Grootman. I would like to ask that where can i get the stabilizer rod?

[@pjs-golfmk1-diy]

Morning.. I'm sure u cud try Goldwagen.. If not I'm sure one can make the Rod.. Just need thick wire.

[@siyanarie9311]

my clutch cabble keep snaping from the inside where the head is hooked on the clutch pedal.

[@pjs-golfmk1-diy]

It could be that it's not properly aligned.. It needs to run straight to the peddle. Double check on that

[@angelosayers8235]

I'm busy with a project car