Heavy clutch which clutch cable to buy

[MCVITIE420]

Hi all, I'm no mechanic but my leg is like popeyes arm from having a heavy clutch I've looked around all the posts on here and getting confused which doesn't take much on which clutch cable I'll need or if anyone has or has had the problem can help me out on what to do as I'm well and truly stumped I've got a 1.9d 2002 van m59

[geoff]

Some years back when I had a 1.9D with cable clutch.
The pedal was so heavy my leg also did an impresion of Popeyes arm after spinach !

I found the cable was really stiff - from new they have teflon liners for smooth action but over time the liner wears so you either buy new or lubricate.

I removed the cable, flushed with diesel then lubed with oil - much better - then I filled the auto adjuster with molygrease.

When I took the cable off I was appalled by the route it took, tortuous is the best description !
Take a look if you don't believe me.
Anyway a cable works best when working in a straight line so I chose to reroute the cable.
I let the cable find a smooth natural curve to the left inner wing and also over the top of everything as it made its way to the clutch arm.

Wow what a difference both actions made, had the van for a further 60k miles and all good after.

I will say that the M59 cable clutch is generally heavy by hydraulic standards so don't expect a miracle it will never be as good as hydraulic but it is possible to make it acceptable given the design limtations.

What vehicle did you have before the Berlingo - out of interest.

[MCVITIE420]

Some years back when I had a 1.9D with cable clutch.
The pedal was so heavy my leg also did an impresion of Popeyes arm after spinach !

I found the cable was really stiff - from new they have teflon liners for smooth action but over time the liner wears so you either buy new or lubricate.

I removed the cable, flushed with diesel then lubed with oil - much better - then I filled the auto adjuster with molygrease.

When I took the cable off I was appalled by the route it took, tortuous is the best description !
Take a look if you don't believe me.
Anyway a cable works best when working in a straight line so I chose to reroute the cable.
I let the cable find a smooth natural curve to the left inner wing and also over the top of everything as it made its way to the clutch arm.

Wow what a difference both actions made, had the van for a further 60k miles and all good after.

I will say that the M59 cable clutch is generally heavy by hydraulic standards so don't expect a miracle it will never be as good as hydraulic but it is possible to make it acceptable given the design limtations.

What vehicle did you have before the Berlingo - out of interest.

Hi Geoff thanks gor your reply I'll defiantly be giving that a go It's my first vehicle I bought myself for £300 ahaha I've got basic mechanical knowledge from working on bin wagons it's a lovely van to drive I'm well chuffed for £300 but need abit of work love and tlc