Date: 28 Jan 2006 08:25:27 GMT From: "sweller" <swellernospamch.fsnet.co.uk> Subject: Re: [c900] Clutch Pedal Travel
Charles wrote: > This is a common problem on high mileage C900's. This one has 180,000 on the clock. > The hole in the clutch pedal where the pin connects it to the master > cylinder has become worn and elongated. I'd heard of this but there doesn't seem to be any mechanical 'slop' in the pedal as I'd expect in a worn metal on metal component. However, I haven't had it apart yet. It may also be worth noting the pedal doesn't act directly on the master cylinder in the manner of a US spec LHD drive car (the master cylinder is still mounted on the left but there's a shaft that goes from right to left). Perhaps this arrangement disguises the 'slop' and wear? > This is important to fix and fix soon, as you are likely to break a > tooth off a gear trying to get it into reverse and then you are looking > at a transmission rebuild. It doesn't graunch when selecting a gear, just needs a firm foot on pedal and the engine speed just right or select second then first. Either way it's an arse and needs fixing. -- Simon
