just bought s2

[smiler131177]

hi new to site and new to audis
just bought n reg s2 been parked up for 3 years needs some paint and tlc
req all dics and pads any recomendations would help on brands to go for
main problem is clutch wont disengage this is why it was parked up its had new master and slave cylinders but still wont clear it will drive if you start it in gear
Do they have a release arm to operate clutch? not sure how it works i will be removing gear box at work in next couple of days anybody had this problem thanks

[Tonks4x4]

hi new to site and new to audis
just bought n reg s2 been parked up for 3 years needs some paint and tlc
req all dics and pads any recomendations would help on brands to go for
main problem is clutch wont disengage this is why it was parked up its had new master and slave cylinders but still wont clear it will drive if you start it in gear
Do they have a release arm to operate clutch? not sure how it works i will be removing gear box at work in next couple of days anybody had this problem thanks

Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your purchase,
You may want to change your location flag on your profile so folks know which country you are in to be able to advise you.

However cut your losses now and face the fact you will never have any money ever again.

Once you accept this fact don't bother replacing standard disks and pads.
Do a search for "Big Reds" or "Big brake Upgrade" and then search the for sale section.

With regards to the clutch....
Check fluid level first.
Then could be master cylinder fault
Slave cylinder fault
Push rod bent
Release bearing collapsed.

Again if your taking the box off, consider a change to single mass flywheel and uprated clutch that will handle 500bhp

This way when you start bolting on performance mods you won't suffer with clutch slip

[UrS4boy]

Hints on selecting your home country flag

So we, as the S2Forum, can help you more effectively:

[smiler131177]

hi hanks for reply bloke i bought it from replace dmaster and slave cylinders before taking it off road for the the clutch fault so imhoping its to do with push rod are the release bearing are the duel flywheels a problem

[UrS4boy]

Check your Private Messages.

[Pat D]

Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your purchase,
You may want to change your location flag on your profile so folks know which country you are in to be able to advise you.

However cut your losses now and face the fact you will never have any money ever again.

This should be the default message in the welcome email when first signing up

[VagOrBust]

Welcome Smiler

However cut your losses now and face the fact you will never have any money ever again.

So true. So true.
You'll learn to love and hate your car. And I hope you'll do a lot more loving then hating.

[smiler131177]

Hope so ha ha I'm panicking now thought these were reliable ha ha never mind ill cope I have had an evo 6 after all so what can be worse

[re2500]

They are very reliable cars, youve made a great purchase. Its just inevitable that you will spend a hell of a lot of money improving the car. Once you realise what engine potential can be achieved, how shocking the standard brakes are, how much the standard suspension can be improved etc etc. You will more than likely get biten by the bug.
But i would recommend getting the car running and driving 100% on standard parts before upgrading things. You should then be able to enjoy the car for a while before throwing thousands at it. Then when you fall in love with it, you may need to remortgage the house.

[@ndy]

Hi Smiler! Welcome to the forum! I'm in Sheffield, but work in Catcliffe so when you're on the road i'll keep an eye out for you.

[bilko0795]

m8 we need some pics it's the LAW on here You are in the right place here if you need any as said once running go for the Porche big reds, first upgrade i did after just 2 weeks on the standard ones lots of threads on here ref the upgrade. And i hope you have an understanding partner and a healthy bank account

[Colesy]

Welcome to the forum, S2's aren't especially expensive to maintain, it's just all the RS2 bits that are so easy to fit that are so expensive to buy!

As others have said you may as well upgrade the front brakes rather than fixing them as the stock brakes are woeful. You should be able to put a kit together for £500-£700 depending on the grade of pads and discs you go for, the easiest options are Porsche calipers with 314mm discs that fit under stock rims or 323mm for 17" or larger.

Can't really help with the clutch unfortunately, as said though have a good check of the Master and slave cylinders and the line connecting them as getting the clutch out is a big job. The dual mass flywheel isn't so much a problem. The single mass fitted to the 3b is seen as being more sporting though so some have converted their ABY to SM. I've no experience of the SM though so others are probably better to advise.

[tscheel]

hi new to site and new to audis
just bought n reg s2 been parked up for 3 years needs some paint and tlc
req all dics and pads any recomendations would help on brands to go for
main problem is clutch wont disengage this is why it was parked up its had new master and slave cylinders but still wont clear it will drive if you start it in gear
Do they have a release arm to operate clutch? not sure how it works i will be removing gear box at work in next couple of days anybody had this problem thanks

A thought on fluid level check - other users have experienced that the clutch output nozzle on the brakefluid reservoir was blocked - it is that way as a sparepart (for multiple use, I guess) from the factory, so if it have been replaced at some time the clutch don't see any fluid despite a full brakefluid cup.

Pull the clutch hose on the reservoir and check that as well, before removing the entire gearbox.

I hope it makes sense in my wellformed language; danglish

And wellcome

[Colesy]

A thought on fluid level check - other users have experienced that the clutch output nozzle on the brakefluid reservoir was blocked - it is that way as a sparepart (for multiple use, I guess) from the factory, so if it have been replaced at some time the clutch don't see any fluid despite a full brakefluid cup.

Pull the clutch hose on the reservoir and check that as well, before removing the entire gearbox.

I hope it makes sense in my wellformed language; danglish

And wellcome

That's a good point, if the clutch wasn't bled properly after the cylinder changes then the clutch wouldn't disengage. It's best to bleed the clutch with a pressurised system to get all the air out, there's a guide here.

hth

[smiler131177]

Thanks lads the clutch pedal returns fine an d has been pressure bled anybody know how it operates.does the slave push a release arm on to release bearing it feels like a mechanical fault I will be putting it on ramp in next couple of days and have a good look