I guess my clutch is kippered.... - Page 2

Lankytim · 12-04-09, 07:16 PM

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?

Emjay · 12-04-09, 07:58 PM

You have my sympathy Tim but on the slightly funny side going on holidays in an Austin Allegro sounds kinda cool in a very odd and perverse sort of way.

Is it the model with the square steering wheel?

Lankytim · 12-04-09, 10:09 PM

No its a later model with the round wheel. We took it round the Nurburgring last year and its very reliable to be fair..... and its got a clutch pedal that works.

Gaz · 21-04-09, 01:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lankytim

No its a later model with the round wheel. We took it round the Nurburgring last year and its very reliable to be fair..... and its got a clutch pedal that works.

it went round the ring? what was your time? did u get a sticker for it?

12-04-09, 07:16 PM	#11
Lankytim Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Stoke-on-Trent Posts: 513	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? __________________ 1979 Allegro 1500 special (nearly back on the road after resto!) 1993 Audi Coupe 2.6 (non runner at the moment) 1996 Citroen XM 2.5 TD- Veg oil burner. 2004 Fiat Multipla 1.9 JTD ELX. "Eagles may fly high, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines"

12-04-09, 10:09 PM	#13
Lankytim Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Stoke-on-Trent Posts: 513	No its a later model with the round wheel. We took it round the Nurburgring last year and its very reliable to be fair..... and its got a clutch pedal that works. __________________ 1979 Allegro 1500 special (nearly back on the road after resto!) 1993 Audi Coupe 2.6 (non runner at the moment) 1996 Citroen XM 2.5 TD- Veg oil burner. 2004 Fiat Multipla 1.9 JTD ELX. "Eagles may fly high, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines"

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Guess the car..	Coxy	General Chat	37	13-08-09 02:29 PM
guess what	slacky	General Chat	9	25-02-09 05:39 PM
Guess who	Booty	Spotted!	3	11-07-08 05:42 PM
Guess the car....	Isimmo	General Chat	71	14-04-08 10:34 PM

12-04-09, 07:58 PM	#12
Emjay Man Fettler Extraodinaire Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Up my own arse blowing smoke Posts: 7,417	You have my sympathy Tim but on the slightly funny side going on holidays in an Austin Allegro sounds kinda cool in a very odd and perverse sort of way. Is it the model with the square steering wheel?