Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2007 14:04:22 +0200 From: "Richard" <rootnospamlhost> Subject: Re: transmission symptoms (?) [c900]
"John B" <rotten_NOSPAM_nospam.org> wrote in message news:slrnfgsh6g.6r4.rotten_NOSPAM_nospamam.example.com... > On 11 Oct 2007 06:36:58 GMT, Adrian <toomany2cvsnospaml.com> wrote: >> John B (rotten_NOSPAM_nospam.org) gurgled happily, sounding much like >> they were saying : >> >>> If it is a clutch problem, that would indeed be welcome news. But can >>> clutch failure explain the grinding when shifting down into 2nd gear? >> >> Absolutely, if it's not releasing properly/fully. > > I think the clutch theory is pretty solid. Further supporting evidence: A > couple times, I think the clutch was catching a little bit even when the > pedal > was depressed. And also, there are the noises. With the car idling in > neutral, > clutch engaged, I heard some relatively loud rattling from the engine > compartment. I popped the hood and got out to listen. The noise was > intermittent, and (as far as I could tell) was coming from the clutch > housing. > It sounds like something has broken loose in there, and is getting thrown > around as the clutch spins. > > I think I'll open up the clutch on Saturday and have a look. I've never > done > this before, so it should be interesting. I ordered a clutch spacer tool, > but I > doubt it will arrive before this weekend. > > If I do take the clutch apart to investigate, can I put it back together > without any new parts? Or will it be necessary to have replacements in > advance? > The tricky thing is that I won't know what needs to be replaced until I > open it > up. > > John Hi John, if you do not yet have the spacer tool, and assuming the clutch is still functional enough: I used the outside part of a bicicle brake cable, you know the black part that is basically wound metal wire. Its thickness is right to insert into the clutch housing, and because it is metal it is strong enough to keep the clutch fingers depressed. Do you have a manual of some sort? It would help tremendously! Hope that helps, Richard.
