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Originally Posted by CHP-POR
I rebuilt my cluster and installed the brass bushings so I'm confident that is no issue here.
With my current adjustment, there is no free-play. While I don't like the "extra" length between the firewall and the adjustment nuts, theoretically when pulling it shouldn't matter.
I looked at the cable offerings here, and I definitely have the right one for the >= '77, but I'll have to look closely for the POS id. Noticed that our host sells one for $60 (GEMO) and I think it's the one I bought but it was @4 yrs ago so I can't remember. Is that the POS version?
Pete, found this thread that describes what you brought up:
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/559947-clutch-fork-broken-adjustment-problem.html
My gut tells me this is what is going on, I just would never have suspected it was a possibility. In my OP I mentioned hearing a "nicking" sound when pressing the pedal to the max depth, which I'm sure is the diaphragm tabs contacting something. Is such contact possible with a good fork simply by over-extending the PP release direction? Ever heard the nicking sound I am talking about?
I'll report back later. Thanks for the insights! |
Yes, Rich, post #8 in your thread link shows a broken fork.
Regarding clutch cables, it's likely that the after market one is a GEMO, but I can't say for sure. Look for that "Made in West(ern) Germany" on the bowden tube! It is highly likely not a factory cable, because I'm pretty sure those have been over $85-90 for quite a few years.
When we had a car with a clutch release problem towed into the shop we usually pushed the car onto a hoist for diagnosis, rather than try to drive it. If a fork has a broken/breaking finger, it will pull the TOB/pressure plate at an angle, so I suppose a cyclic noise from unusual contact could result.