My clutch biting point is a little low and there's no adjustment left on the cable, so going to get it changed. It doesn't look that old, so maybe was too long from the start - who is the best supplier for this part please?
Looks like there are some 'shims' (at least one nut) behind the wing nut already to act as a spacer. The bracket where the cable emerges flexes when the clutch is operated as well, seems OK but looks like it's not rigid enough.
if its got like that gradually just put some washers in. I cut some slots on some washers and put them on as my cable was quite new. If is suddenly happened or it keeps stretching after you put the washers on it could be that some strands have broken and its on its way out and needs replacing. keep a spare in the van either way.
i'd swap it out for a new one and then fit washers if needs be - a broken clutch cable is not a nice thing to have on holiday
The bracket should not flex. I'd check there as you work through replacing it, it may need a touch of weld to keep it still. Hint, Last one I changed I tied a strong fish line at the transmission end, before pulling it out, then when you are putting the new one in you can pull and push it into place if it gets stuck on anything as it is going through.
The bracket looks original (a shaped pressing) and is securely fixed with 2 bolts, but does move a bit when the clutch is actuated. Something a bit beefier would be good.
Maybe the theads in the gearbox are knackered. Also change the bowden tube, they're cheap. I would advise against trying to pull the cable through with anything, you really don't need to. If it comes adrift you could end up with bits of stuff jammed in the conduit to add to your problems. If it won't push easily through the conduit, somethings wrong with the conduit and that "something" will wear away at your new cable.
I assume the bracket we've been discussing is the one bolted to the side of the gearbox holding the top end of the bowden tube? That's the only one that should be bolted onto anything and it shouldn't move. Even if the threads hold the bolt, it may have been loose at some point and allowed the bolt to rock, wearing mostly the outer end of the threaded hole(s) in the gearbox. i.e. you may now have tapered threads and a parallel bolt. I'm guessing over t'internet...
Thats the conclusion ive come too aswell Should be easy to tap it out to the next size and fit new bolts The alloy is so soft on these gearboxes the threads are easily knackerd
Not moving on the fixings, flexing a bit. Will check everything is tight anyway and order a new cable.
Don't be surprised if your new clutch cable still needs spacer washers to fit despite ordering the correct one. It won't be you...its the cable that is usually supplied is too long.
I looked on VWH and they have one cable. On Coolair they have a variety and state the length as well, 71 - 73 LHD is the shortest, so it maybe the PO fitted the wrong one.
