Should there be a spring on the clutch lever on the gearbox

Alex · May 13, 2009, 12:34:23 AM

Sorry, probably wrong terms there.

The 8P box I ran for a while came with a clutch return spring on it, which I don't remember the ATV or my old AHD box having. It goes between the casing and the lever which the clutch cable attaches to. Should this be there?

supercharged spaniel · May 13, 2009, 01:24:41 AM

yes mate it should

G40supercharged · May 13, 2009, 08:10:39 AM

There is no spring if you have the original automatically adjusting clutch cable (I think all Mk3's originally came with the auto cable). You need a spring if changed to a manual adjust cable.

PeteG40 · May 13, 2009, 08:24:27 AM

i agree with g40 supercharged

only pence from vw too!

Alex · May 13, 2009, 09:34:09 AM

Cool, ok thanks.

Only reason I ask, I've got the spring and my clutch pedal is really stiff. Pretty sure I've got a genuine VAG cable, if they're both sprung would that make the pedal stiff?

G40supercharged · May 13, 2009, 01:17:08 PM

I think the return spring just stops the arm flapping about - it doesn't add much pedal effort compared to the massive diaphram spring in the clutch cover plate (although a badly worn cable can make it stiff). When I first got my G40 the clutch was on the way out and the pedal was really heavy. I replaced the friction plate and release bearing and it was much better (even though I still had the original cover plate). If the clutch release arm is all the way towards the front of the car the friction plate is worn down.

Alex · May 13, 2009, 01:19:19 PM

Hmm, new clutch might not be helping then. I've got a spare clutch cable at home, might try fitting that.

hayesey · May 13, 2009, 01:22:36 PM

what clutch have you got fitted? The uprated plates that come with helix clutch kits have stronger springs in them which makes the pedal quite heavy.

breadman · May 13, 2009, 05:44:26 PM

Quote from: hayesey on May 13, 2009, 01:22:36 PM
what clutch have you got fitted? The uprated plates that come with helix clutch kits have stronger springs in them which makes the pedal quite heavy.

It'd be an uprated cover that would increase pedal effort as opposed to the clutch plate itself.

Dan · May 13, 2009, 05:55:30 PM

Pete, whats the part number ? ! Can't for the life of me find that spring on ETKA !

PeteG40 · May 13, 2009, 06:11:02 PM

084 141 741 A

i think

Dan · May 13, 2009, 06:51:07 PM

Thanks ! I'll run the number by my dealer

hayesey · May 13, 2009, 06:56:42 PM

Quote from: breadman on May 13, 2009, 05:44:26 PM
Quote from: hayesey on May 13, 2009, 01:22:36 PM
what clutch have you got fitted? The uprated plates that come with helix clutch kits have stronger springs in them which makes the pedal quite heavy.

It'd be an uprated cover that would increase pedal effort as opposed to the clutch plate itself.

yeah I meant the cover plate!

Alex · May 14, 2009, 12:38:49 AM

It's a Helix uprated one, that'll be the reason then!

jez1272gt · May 14, 2009, 09:55:16 AM

yup they tend top be pretty heavy when new - it will ease up a little...