Sticky clutch pedal -- how to sort?

[s2bug]

Just bought MArk T`s Avant

Lovely car but has a few things to do!

Clutch peddle sticks on release about 2/3 on the return..

Not sure how to cure this..



Thanks
J

[Acidburn]

Check the brake/clutch fluid is topped up fine as i've had one before with low fluid resulting in that.

[Jas11n]

Can also be a bent push rod on the master cylinder.

[s2bug]

Just had a look and all topped up so should be OK.

It wouldnt be the clutch itself would it?

[Rusty]

Clutch will be the push rod, the rubber linkage wears over time and then it begins to buckly when you press the pedal and can stick in the bent position. Either engineer a solution or buy a new one for £120, either way it's the best part of hours labour to change it when I did the job 4 years ago. Good luck

[s2bug]

Clutch will be the push rod, the rubber linkage wears over time and then it begins to buckly when you press the pedal and can stick in the bent position. Either engineer a solution or buy a new one for £120, either way it's the best part of hours labour to change it when I did the job 4 years ago. Good luck

best to buy as new or is a 2nd that has been working well a worthy purchase ? its a buck thing at the mo but then it may be worth the wait?

[T2Andy]

mine snapped on me after it started buckling 10 miles from home not good,
change asap if that is the prob ,good job the s2 has a torquey engine

[s2bug]

Thanks guys will get sorted asap.

[HPmuirt]

mine snapped on me after it started buckling 10 miles from home

Yup, mine snapped in France on hols a few years ago. I knew it was on the way out so was only using the clutch for 1st gear - all other changes (up and down) were done sans clutch but the rod still snapped before I could get home the Blighty

The saving grace was that the cheif mechanic new what an S2 was but I had to stay an extra 3 days in France whilst he fixed it, so the hotel took pity on us and only charged us for 1 extra night....result

That aside, the moral of the story is --> sticky clutch - changy push rod quicky smart

Cheers n

Si