Went for a run in the 480, and we were just saying it was running better, when it all went pear-shaped! Pulled up at a junction, there was a bang and the clutch pedal went to the floor. I thought the cable had broken, so got 'Rescued' home.
Now I've looked at it properly. Good news, the cable is fine; bad news, the white plastic thing that attaches the cable to the pedal has broken in two. Does anyone have a spare or know where I can get one? It would be most appreciated!
The parts book describes it as 'Retainer' no. 3472891-5, but two other parts have the same description and no. - a rubber insert and a metal(?) bush. I assume all three bits usually come as one part. They are on pp 368-9 numbered 9, 6, 8 respectively. Skandix list the part as 'Rubber support' but it is discontinued, and there is nothing on ebay. If nobody has one I will try some breakers, but it may be too much trouble for them for such a small part.
The joys of classic ownership!! Dave.
Clutch cable retainer needed
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jamescarruthers
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Re: Clutch cable retainer needed
Dave! The retained piece is plastic on early cars and a weak point. When you get a replacement, get it from a later car as they are metal. The 440 and 460 have the same part.
1987 Volvo 480 ES, 507274, 217 - Red (Ness)
2006 Citroen C6 Exclusive 3.0 petrol/LPG
2008 Mini Cooper convertible (Mau)
Previous 480's:
J123 CFU -- ES
J449 MNL -- ES auto
D864 CPV -- ES
L691 JFC -- Turbo
F70 MNR -- ES
H858 FGV -- Turbo auto
E981 KHM -- ES (509849)
2006 Citroen C6 Exclusive 3.0 petrol/LPG
2008 Mini Cooper convertible (Mau)
Previous 480's:
J123 CFU -- ES
J449 MNL -- ES auto
D864 CPV -- ES
L691 JFC -- Turbo
F70 MNR -- ES
H858 FGV -- Turbo auto
E981 KHM -- ES (509849)
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davekit
- Started learning about 480
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- Location: Bradford, West Yorks
Re: Clutch cable retainer needed
Hi James
Thanks for info.
I have yet to locate a replacement, clips and such are not what breakers hang on to. Probably dropped in the mud when removing more valuable parts. Unfortunately, 440/460s are now rarer than 480s, I think! Judging by the parts list, I suspect the metal variety came in about 1992/3 so fairly late on. Oh well, we keep looking.
DOES ANYONE OUT THERE HAVE ONE PLEASE - PLASTIC OR METAL? Car is immobilised till it is fixed.
Dave
Thanks for info.
I have yet to locate a replacement, clips and such are not what breakers hang on to. Probably dropped in the mud when removing more valuable parts. Unfortunately, 440/460s are now rarer than 480s, I think! Judging by the parts list, I suspect the metal variety came in about 1992/3 so fairly late on. Oh well, we keep looking.
DOES ANYONE OUT THERE HAVE ONE PLEASE - PLASTIC OR METAL? Car is immobilised till it is fixed.
Dave