Clutch pedal dropped to floor

[VWJohn81]

Well I just got back from having my 1990 Golf Driver recovered as I was coming upto a roundabout and pressed the clutch to change down it gave way and dropped to the floor.

I managed to keep it going long enough to get me into a lay-by - could change up n down with force and it would drive ok so don't think its the clutch itself - but when I did stop it wont select any gear - it tries for reverse and starts bunny hoping backwards a little.

Having a look around from other forums - it sounds like either the pedal assembly or clutch cable.

Anyone had this problem or know how easy it is to fix???

Cheers
John

[Crasher]

It should be the cable; they take about half an hour to do.

[VWJohn81]

Ah nice one - Cheers for that.

Only got it last week so came as a suprise but just ordered myself a Haynes Manual of ebay for it too

Thanks again

[Crasher]

If you get stuck, Paul Smart of Smart VW’s is in your area.

[VWJohn81]

Yea nipped down there just the other day for a quote on a waterpump

Fancy having a go at the clutch cable myself - bit of a novice but I don't need the car in a rush so can take my time over it

[Crasher]

Non power steering water pump is easy, half an hours work, PS makes it much more involved.

Just shout out if you need help, I am only just down the road.

[VWJohn81]

Cheers mate - thanks for your help

Greatly appreciated.

[VWJohn81]

All sorted now - your right it was as easy as pie!!

Literally did take me 30 mins - the hardest and longest bit of the job was getting the little bung to sit in the engine bay bodywork right lol.

One thing I did notice from the experience - the clutch cable is made by the french.....that speaks volumes :P

Cheers for the help.

Onwards to the water pump...........