Arm on top of gearbox?

1. werdna Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2009 Leeds Posts: 680 Ep3 Type R

   #1 17th March 2010, 17:18

   Hi
   
   Just recently i have noticed my gearbox struggling to engage first.
   
   1st thought was to adjust the cable however when i removed the battery and tray i discovered that the arm ontop of the gearbox which the clutch cable runs through has begun to snap
   
   Can the arm be replaced and if so could anyone give me any pointers?
   
   I will try get some pics to show what i mean.
   
   Cheers
2. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

   #2 17th March 2010, 17:21

   yes can be replaced.
   
   You need to buy a new one, and then punch the pin out the top of it, replace it and punch in a new pin
3. werdna Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2009 Leeds Posts: 680 Ep3 Type R

   #3 17th March 2010, 17:23

   Wow, quick response.
   
   How would i punch the pin out?
   
   I take it the part will be citroen dealer?
   
   Thanks
4. vts-jeff L-plater Joined: Feb 2010 ireland Posts: 84 Vts

   #4 17th March 2010, 17:31

   just get one from a breaker would be your best bet. Use a hamer and a punch 2 take the pin out!!!!
5. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

   #5 17th March 2010, 17:33

   I'd get a new one from Citroen, one from the scrappy might have done 100k so not much life left tbh - I'll just get a part number and price - one sec.
6. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

   #6 17th March 2010, 17:36

   Ouch, you have to buy it from Citroen as a kit.
   
   Part Number - 0000211752 - £83.40
   
   Might need to go to scrappy, try and find a low mileage one. New pin is 217203 and pennies
7. werdna Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2009 Leeds Posts: 680 Ep3 Type R

   #7 17th March 2010, 17:41

   Thanks very much for your help.
   
   Is the arm vts specific?
   
   Which side of the car do i punch the pin out from?
   
   I have stripped the clutch cable now im just left with the arm with a pin through it.
   
   I don't really want to pay £83 if i can help it.
8. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

   #8 17th March 2010, 17:48

   the pun itself, will have 2 little 'dents' in the edge of it - you want to hit it from the other side.
   
   Arms aren't vt specific
   
   Will need a fairly big hammer to punch it out
9. vts-jeff L-plater Joined: Feb 2010 ireland Posts: 84 Vts

   #9 17th March 2010, 17:50

   Can u see the pin?? the pin should be running front 2 back so try and tap it forward a bit then vise grips something will get it the rest of the way, should come out easy. should be tha same on most saxo boxes
10. user_36198 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2009 ilkeston derbyshire Posts: 9823 C2 VTR stripped, 406hdi, clio 172

    #10 17th March 2010, 17:57

    got used arms here £20 posted
11. werdna Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2009 Leeds Posts: 680 Ep3 Type R

    #11 17th March 2010, 18:00

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by vts-jeff Can u see the pin?? the pin should be running front 2 back so try and tap it forward a bit then vise grips something will get it the rest of the way, should come out easy. should be tha same on most saxo boxes

    Yes i can see the pin.
    
    It runs front to back.
    
    I will have a go at getting the pin out and try source a second hand arm from the breakers in the morning.
    
    Thanks everyone.
12. werdna Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2009 Leeds Posts: 680 Ep3 Type R

    #12 17th March 2010, 18:01

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by raunchz the pun itself, will have 2 little 'dents' in the edge of it - you want to hit it from the other side. Arms aren't vt specific Will need a fairly big hammer to punch it out

    Shouldn't be too hard to find a 2nd hand arm then.
    
    Thanks very much for your help, much appreciated.
13. werdna Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2009 Leeds Posts: 680 Ep3 Type R

    #13 18th March 2010, 08:14

    Right, i have tried and tried and the pin isn't moving from either side.
    
    To add insult to injury i moved the car into my drive to take the arm off and it has now snapped completely, lol.
    
    Does anyone have a definite answer on which side i should be hitting the pin from?