Xantia Clutch Cable - What bill should I expect

gadgetgricey · Post by **gadgetgricey** » 12 Nov 2006, 12:33

Quite funny really I was going to post earlier in the week as the clutch cable was getting right to the top of its bite and I wondered if it could be adjusted.

Driving back from work this morning and clutch pedal straight to the floor, so I think clutch cable has snapped.

Is this an easy repair, and how much would I be expecting for a garage to charge for the repair.

Will ring a couple of garages tomorrow, just wanted to prepare myself for the worst.

Thanks

Dave

1997 - Xantia 1.9TD VSX

wheeler · Post by **wheeler** » 12 Nov 2006, 16:52

the chances are the cable is still in one peice but the little plastic clip that connects it to the pedal will have snapped.most likely caused by a worn/heavy clutch. do a search on this site for 'clutch cable clip' it should bring up loads.

Post by **Peter.N.** » 12 Nov 2006, 17:41

I can only say, you will save quite a lot of money if you do it yourself!

f00lzz · Post by **f00lzz** » 12 Nov 2006, 18:25

Hmmm clutch pedal at the top.... how many miles has your clutch done?? I don't think you have an adjustable clutch cable so you may be in for a new clutch , 'new type' of clip and a new cable as well. Of course, all this can be accomplished by the owner/driver if competent/has the time/premises/tools/inclination etc etc

mugatea · Post by **mugatea** » 12 Nov 2006, 19:21

I dont know if I can be of any help, but my old car fiat cinquecento cost around £30-£40 quid to fix on a new clutch cable.

Jamie

f00lzz · Post by **f00lzz** » 12 Nov 2006, 20:41

mugatea wrote:I dont know if I can be of any help, but my old car fiat cinquecento cost around £30-£40 quid to fix on a new clutch cable.

Jamie

I've never done one on a Fiat but I suppose it is very similar

Post by **Peter.N.** » 12 Nov 2006, 22:34

The problem is with access to the pedal - cable connection. In the book it says you have to take the dashboard out, but it can be done by lying on the floor and getting your head under, but then you dont have room for your arms, in fact you may have to take the seat out, depending on how bendable you are, and garages charge by the hour!

weety · Post by **weety** » 13 Nov 2006, 20:11

hmmm methinks worst was the old escort mk3 'automatic' clutch adjuster (on top of the clutch pedal)......a job so fiddly that with the seat out on and you upside down in the car it can take hundreds of tries before you finally got lucky and it all went back together the way it should

Post by **Peter.N.** » 13 Nov 2006, 21:35

A CCTV camera might help!

toldemoldham · Post by **toldemoldham** » 18 Nov 2006, 11:36

It cost me £80 for new clip and labour to do the job at a clutch centre they did it in 3 hrs

citronut · Post by **citronut** » 18 Nov 2006, 12:14

toldemoldham wrote:It cost me £80 for new clip and labour to do the job at a clutch centre they did it in 3 hrs

that sounds like you had a main stealer fit your clip,i could nearly do two for that extautionate price
regards malcolm

toldemoldham · Post by **toldemoldham** » 18 Nov 2006, 23:57

Yep citronut it is steap but it was day after boxing day i was 200 miles from home and no tools so had to pay it.oh at first they tried to tell me it needed a new clutch at £400 including fittin i said ile risk just havin the clip done this was dec 05 and 20,000 miles later its still on same clutch that they said was knacked.
paul.