To hydro clutch or not... 02J

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  1. Tristan

    Tristan Paid Member Paid Member

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    I'm going to fit an 02J into my mk2, rather than faff around with a hydraulic pedal box, fluid lines, cylinders etc, what if any are the disadvantages of using the SEAT (?) cable clutch actuator?
     
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    I've been using it for years, and never had any problems with it. I have a paddle clutch with lightweight flywheel, and it's fine even in traffic.
     
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    Tristan Paid Member Paid Member

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    Magic, ta. How'd you work your reverse light switch?
     
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    I didn't, removed it. If you want one, just wire a switch on the dash.
     
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    Tristan Paid Member Paid Member

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    Simple logic.
     
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    I run this system with a working reverse light switch. It is mentioned in the JENVEE thread.

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    Tristan Paid Member Paid Member

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    I saw that Ed but didn't see any close-up pictures.
     
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    Tristan Paid Member Paid Member

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    Seems a sensible enough price compared to some places?
     
  11. Toyotec

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    The picture is under the one I shared in this post.

    It is simple solution that took some thought and determination.
     
  12. Nige

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    I run the cable setup with a paddle clutch. No issues here either.

    I have the fixed end at the front of the car ad the moving cable coming from the bulkhead although the standard setup is the reverse.
     
  13. Tristan

    Tristan Paid Member Paid Member

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    Great guys. I got the mechanism for the box.
     
  14. Savagesam

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    Did you go for that one?

    I'll be in need of one soon, they seem to be pretty pricey!
     
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    Tristan Paid Member Paid Member

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    Yup Sam. Bloody expensive for what it is, about 80 Eur. But saves messing about with my steering column, fluid lines etc.
     
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    keep em peeled on ebay.de, best palce to pick them up cheap. you can buy them new from SEAT dealers currently as well, 90+VAT so bear that price in mind when lookign at scraggy old 2nd hand units. Unfortunately it doesn't come with the protective boot though but you can buy them, try classic-vw.co.uk I think he might be ordering some in. I found them on a euro site but the shipping price was ridiculous (hence why I had 10 for sale a while back)
     
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    I shall keep an eye out, thanks :)
     

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