Xantia clutch cable

lexi · Post by **lexi** » 13 Jul 2009, 15:26

Thought I would change clutch cable to see if it would help chances of not breaking another clip.

I got one from GSF..........but it turns out to be different from the one on the car. Existing one has a gaitor affair in middle section. I assume this is the auto adjust cable?

I know the one I have is manual. Before I trek across the other side of City to return it............are they interchangeable? Can I use this cable and adjust it up?

Post by **RichardW** » 13 Jul 2009, 16:46

Given the amount of aggro required to change a Xantia Clutch cable, I'd go for the right one.... I think the pedal spring action is different on manual and auto adjust cables - a manual would probably work in place of an auto, but maybe not the other way around - Citroen saw fit to change the pedal for a reason!

lexi · Post by **lexi** » 13 Jul 2009, 18:18

Yeah . I`ll take it back tomorrow. I know they don`t have the other one in stock. Will try Euro .

lexi · Post by **lexi** » 28 Jul 2009, 08:40

Just to bring this up to date. I have the correct cable. There is a rubbing juddery feeling when the pressure goes on the pedal .

Was about to start stripping the cable etc when I thought to get an assistant to work the pedal inside and see if I could see /hear the friction.

The rubbing and judder seems to be coming from inside the clutch.
When operated and you have your hand on the actuating lever, you can feel it inside bellhousing. This seems to be transmitted all the way back down to the pedal and you can feel it on your feet when pressing.

citronut · Post by **citronut** » 28 Jul 2009, 13:05

sounds like either the fork spindle nylon bush's worn or the thrust bearing is binnding on its guide tube

regards malcolm

Post by **CitroJim** » 28 Jul 2009, 17:00

Yes, I'd agree. For all except the top nylon bush (and that's the one that normally wears) it's a gearbox-off job to sort. These bushes should be replaced at every clutch change but rarely are sadly... A shame as they are dirt-cheap from Citroen.

lexi · Post by **lexi** » 28 Jul 2009, 19:56

Thanks guys. Will order the bushes up to be prepared. Then you say..........might as well put a clutch kit in while it is off?

citronut · Post by **citronut** » 28 Jul 2009, 23:17

and dont forget the new diff seals

regards malcolm