I guess my clutch is kippered....

[Lankytim]

Right, Only just had time to have a proper look. The good news is ive found the problem and its not the clutch, unfortunately the good news stops there.

I started by adjusting out all the pedal travel by removing the clutch release arm from its splined shaft in the gearbox and resetting it in a better position. Initially it looked like the arm had slipped on the splined shaft so I was hoping that it would cure the problem. I depressed the clutch pedal and it went to the floor. I then thought that the cable had stretched to excess and fitted a brand new one. All the travel and slack was adjusted out... would it work? There was no reason why not!

No it didnt.

The pedal went to the floor with the sensation of stepping on a partially decomposed cat, and stayed there. I pulled it back up with my hand and with a funny "splunk" noise it dangled lifelessly from the pedal box.

Further investigation revealed that the cross shaft thing inside the pedal box that takes the movement of the clutch pedal and transfers it across the pedal box to the actuating arm had slowly twisted and snapped. The end is splined and thats where its broken. So basically I need a new shaft but the pedal box needs to come out. I hear that pedal box removal isnt exactly a picnic though.

Ive just got the Audi back from the garage after having over £500 worth of work done, new brakes, brake lines, wheel bearings, bit of bodywork e.t.c and was going to go on holiday with the wife to Barmouth on Tuesday, weve now been reduced to going in an Austin Allegro.

Im beginning to think this car is occupied by an evil spirit and is jinxed. Anyone know of a good priest?