 Clutch Cable Install, How not to explode in a fit of rage |
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| Uraquan |
 Jan 27 2026, 10:19 AM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 22-March 19 From: Atlanta, GA Member No.: 22,981 Region Association: South East States 
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This is for anybody else doing a clutch cable install or adjustment. If you bought a new pin for the clevis at the pedal cluster, make sure that the pin goes through both sides.
I fought with this thing for hours thinking that I was just angling it wrong or something. I finally had enough and said to myself it can't be this hard. Tested the pin and the clevis outside the tunnel and sure enough it would only fit through one side. The old one fit through both sides no problem. So used a file to open the stubborn hole just a little bit and had that cable installed in seconds. TL:DR test the pin and clevis outside the car before attempting install. |
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| slapshot |
Jan 27 2026, 02:54 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 146 Joined: 11-June 23 From: Utah Member No.: 27,409 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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That's good to know. Thanks
I just replaced mine after I had to trailer the car home. In my case, the clutch tube broke free and tore the firewall. For those still needing to replace theirs, I’d recommend reinforcing the firewall around the tube while the cable is out—especially if there’s any sign of softness—and checking the clutch tube welds both at the firewall and near the shifter. |
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| 914Sixer |
Jan 27 2026, 02:59 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 9,398 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region
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Wecome the the world of AFTERMARKET CRAP. They seem to be able to NOT check anything for proper fitment.
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| worn |
Jan 27 2026, 09:28 PM
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Winner of the Utah Twisted Joint Award Group: Members Posts: 3,533 Joined: 3-June 11 From: Madison, WI Member No.: 13,152 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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QUOTE(914Sixer @ Jan 27 2026, 12:59 PM)  Wecome the the world of AFTERMARKET CRAP. They seem to be able to NOT check anything for proper fitment. Which assumes that the manufacturer knows what they are making. We put in holes, no one told us anything about a pin. |
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| porschetub |
Jan 27 2026, 11:39 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,010 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(worn @ Jan 28 2026, 03:28 PM) QUOTE(914Sixer @ Jan 27 2026, 12:59 PM) Wecome the the world of AFTERMARKET CRAP. They seem to be able to NOT check anything for proper fitment. Which assumes that the manufacturer knows what they are making. We put in holes, no one told us anything about a pin. I used a genuine part and it fitted great no problem ,however the replacement cable was rubbish that also came from Pelican ,ended up fitting the OG cable and sorted it after 300 miles of issues . |
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