How do i change the clutch on my vauxhall combo?

I agree with K, also check the condition of the gear linkage, the large pivot with the ball joints on the linkage wear really badly and some gears are rough, notchy or impossible to get in to, they were originally made of plastic and wore out, they used to sell a half linkage which is fine if the bush on the arm attatched to the subframe isnt loose ( more often than not it was ok, grab it and rock it up and down if it's solid you're laughing) it was just a case of renewing the top half of the linkage with a new one with uprated steel parts, if the arm needs renewed it's not a worry just get the whole kit its only 1 extra bolt to get it off but you will need a small ratchet with a swivel head to get it off. You can do this yourself from the top without a jack or ramp its only held on with clips and a couple of torx bolts and will take about 25 minutes if you've done them before ( give yourself about an hour) and be careful, disconnect the battery if you can as the linkage sits in the middle behind the engine right above the exposed starter terminals. Remember and align the linkage properly after fitting the linkage if it needs it. Hope this helps.

Spannermonkey
May 2010

i would start by setting-up gear linkage,as if clutch faulty why isn't it difficult in all gears!

k
May 2010

Got to take the front subframe out,leave steering rack still mounted,disconnect struts brakes etc,this lets the g/box drop out,quite a big job if you dont have a ramp and g/box jacks,wouldn`t try it if you dont have this stuff

wickham
May 2010

the only thing i know is if it is the clutch people get ripped off on price look at the gear box/clutch housing if it has a metal shield on it with bolts, then buy a allianment tool for cutch, about 20pound gear box stay inplace. saving time and money

blb
May 2010