clutch Query??

[Hayz]

Hello,

I have a dodgy left leg - my knee tends to dislocate.

Recently I have been having a fair amount of trouble with it after I have been standing for a while.

And also my knee every now and then tends to dislocate when I dip my clutch.

Is there anyway of making it any lighter??? As I know these cars tend to have quite heavy clutch's anyway.

Just a query.

Ta
x

 

[Fenix]

I read in other topics that some WD40 works, others got a new clutch cable and I think someone re-routed his as it was catching/rubbing on something?

 

[ScotlandToIbiza]

well im just after replacing the clutch and clutch pedal box, its still heavy! but before they were replaced i tryed WD40 and it made a small difference. Get in underneath and spray everything you see

 

[Bogwoppit]

Might sound stupid but have you thought about selling it and getting an automatic car, I'd say your knee should take 1st priority not the Ibiza.

 

[Hayz]

Where's the fun in driving an auto?? lol

It's only recently that it's been doing it - might try pyhsio again.. I love my car really wouldn't want to get rid of it. I know health comes first.

Just exploring other options.

x

 

[Mckellar]

that not dangerous?

driving along, clutch down - knee cap out?

dont want to be infront of you when that happens!

 

[surcalation]

Could you not wear a knee support or brace?

 

[ibiza_95]

change the clutch cable. i just done mine now as the pedal kept sticking to the floor when i pushed it down lol. Now its sooooo much lighter its like driving a new car. I picked the cable up for 20 pounds delivered off ebay and fitted it with a hand in a splint and one hand free in 30 minutes
Cant be bad

 

[monkee]

I had changed my clutch cable and it made no difference to the tension of the clutch pedal unfortunately

 

[Hayz]

Well I know when it's going to happen so can normally stop it.

It's just when I change gear.

And I leave enough room from the car infront so if anything did happen i wouldnt hit them anyway.

x

 

[Krishen]

Why dont you just sit with the seat as forward as possible. That way you dont push your leg forward enough for it to lock. Mind you'll look like a pensioner lol

 

[Dolly_Gti]

eeeww nasty, *continues to eat pork bap*

 

[Ben16v]

what about looking into a corrado hydraulich clutch set up. The 1.8 16v variety came with these boxes (possibly 2.0 16v as well).

Its a big thing to do but would give you a nicer clutch and better for your leg. A mate is doing this in his mk2 golf but he has used the engine, box loom and everything.

Might be worth exploring, might not, an idea if nothing else.

*They do use a rod box unfortunately so there is where your problem lies.*

 

[Hayz]

Thanks for the idea though.

x

 

[Dolly_Gti]

can i poke it when it pops out

 

[Hayz]

errr your gross lol