The internal workings of a four-speed transmission with reverse.

Soon you will find on this page more specific tech questions of Spider owners and enthusiasts with corresponding answers and advice written by experienced 124 Spider experts who carried out most of the described operations at least once, and in some cases many times.



MECHANICAL ISSUES
Tech help and advice on mechanical issues

CLUTCH CABLE - Don Hewitt, Pleasanton - USA
I have an 1981 Fiat 2000 5-speed. Upon depressing the clutch, I heard a noise like a spring giving way. I tightened the clutch adjustment to the max and it drove great. Then about a week later the same noise and the clutch would not disengage. It was like the cable stretched. The cable looks good on either end. The cable is not snapped as I would have expected it to do.
Is there another adjustment for the clutch? Should I just replace the clutch cable?

BAS:
First urgent advice: don't drive anymore !
Secondly : don't replace the clutch cable only, because the problem is more complex. Despite the fact that the cable is worn-out, do not solve the problem by just replacing this cable. The cause of your problem is most presumably imputed to a worn-out or broken withdrawal plate and/or pressure bearing.
Advice: Completely renew the pressure plate, the withdrawal plate and pressure bearing in combination with renewal of the (backside) crankshaft seal, the small bearing inside the flywheel and renew (when you have a slightest doubt about its condition) additionally the throw-out lever. Just only then also renew the clutch cable.
Preferably mount a clutch set of good quality e.g. brand Valeo, which substantially facilitates the pedal pressure.

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Ins and outs about the electrical system

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PERFECT PERFORMANCE TIPS
Topics related to performance enhancements

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GENERAL REPAIR ISSUES
Topics that are less-technical in nature such as restauration, minor alterations, etc.

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MAINTENANCE
Tips and advice to keep your Spider in top condition

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