Snapped clutch cable - starting in 2nd gear, how bad for the car?

[Click_It]

Clutch cable snapped today doing nothing special, it was just at the end of its life I guess.

Because I was broken down in an illegal lane in a highway I started it in 2nd and drive it elsewhere (staying in 2nd the whole time)

I need to drive once or twice more to collect new cable for installing. How much harm is this doing to the clutch, flywheel transmission etc? 2 or 3 times are okay or try to limit it to 1 more time max ?

[bravekozak]

As long as you don't over rev the engine, I don't see it as a big problem until you replace your cable.
These cars are very lightweight.

[Team Lightning]

I just replaced the clutch cable on my 90. It was about $20 at rockauto.com I think it was. Once you get it rolling, these cars are easy to shift without using the clutch pedal.

[ryanprins13]

It would be a lot easier on the car to start it in first and then just shift. You dont need the clutch to shift, rpms just need to match.
If you have never done it before you just startbit in first, speed up to where you would normally shift, let off the gas and gently pull back on the shifter. It will go into second on its own when its ready. If you miss just tap the gas and as the rpms rise or fall it will go into gear

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[ricko1966]

Clutch cable snapped today doing nothing special, it was just at the end of its life I guess.

Because I was broken down in an illegal lane in a highway I started it in 2nd and drive it elsewhere (staying in 2nd the whole time)

I need to drive once or twice more to collect new cable for installing. How much harm is this doing to the clutch, flywheel transmission etc? 2 or 3 times are okay or try to limit it to 1 more time max ?

Start in first at the point you would normally shift pull the stick into neutral blip the throttle put gentle pressure on the stick to coax it into second it will drop in when the revs match do the same for 3rd etc. downshifting is harder as you have to rev the engine higher between shifts. if it doesn't want to change gears blip the throttle again. I drive without the clutch all the time. Drove for 3 weeks that way when I broke my left foot in an automotive related accident.

[Click_It]

Thanks guys. Got a replacement cable and fitted it today. Adjusted it much better than the old one too. Feels like a brand new clutch.