Auto clutch - is this the cause?

My MK2 16V jas an Auto clutch cable, I can push the leaver on the box down about 3-4", dowes this mean it's knackered and i need to replace it (Manual one of course)

If this is the case, would it have cause my problem of when i am pulling off it's like i get a clutch slip for a second and then it's fine in 1st gear, like the power to the wheels is cut for a second and the car kangaroos. the clutch is ok though i have tested this!

 

Push it down 4 - 5 times and it should tighten up.

 

Thanks

Do you mean push the leaver down, then press the clutch pedal down a few times and repaet that 5 times?

 

Ok each time i push it down, it springs back up and i can't push it down again until i press the clutch pedal, is this right???? It seems to make no difference

Also i noticed on top of the auot adjusting bit on the cable there is like a plastic butterfly clip, which clips to the bottom of the auto adjusting part - compressing the spring on the cable, once this is on, the clutch prdal just springs forward and stays there untill i pull it back again, again is this right?

Just trying to figure out if it's all as it should be

 

That's the plan

So is it the auto clutch cable that is causing the slip in first? Is it possible or common on these that when the clutch is engaged and the cable is coming back that it slips?

That's what seems to happen, the faster the worse it is, very slow and i can avoid it, but that's no fun!

 

I'll just have to get one - 30 at GSF - Roll on pay day

 

You buying a gold one? they should be about 10

 

Really, i swear GSF Qouted something like 27 + VAT

I'll go and check again

 

Beaten too it, couldn't get it to link to their site though

 

Aha, i just rang them before i read that reply and they saif they don't do a Manual for a 16V LoL

At least i am armed with the part number now

That code is for GSF, before i make a right T!T of myself

 

Have a look for yourself!
Go in to online shop and look up cables

http://www.gsfcarparts.com/

If your a paid CGTI member and have your membership card with you you can get 10% off

 

Thanks, i forgot about there online site Dohhh!

I just relised looking at that, i always out of habit say mines a 1990, but in fact it's 1989 90's spec, and the only one available for the 1990 is the sekf adjusting one!

Cheers

 

They also have clutch cable fitting kit - 2.55

What the hell is that? Do i need it as it looks like a simple straight swap!

 

I can't remember what the kit is, but i changed mine in their car park and didn't need anything else.
Depends on if they've changed the design etc of the cable since i did mine (urm, 6years ago).

 

Cheers guyz!