Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2003 01:36:10 +0200 From: "Jeff" <jpsnopsamomsa.net> Subject: Re: Clutch basics on classic 900 : can someone describe?
Try replacing clutch hydraulic pipe. The flexible part can expand under pressure! -- jpsnopsamomsa.net "robobass" <lostfrom68jaynopsamo.com> wrote in message news:ec311425.0306180302.46c9bec7nopsaming.google.com... > alancemornopsamo.com (Lance Morgan) wrote in message news:<2a52f3e9.0306130956.392dd4f7nopsaming.google.com>... > > lostfrom68jaynopsamo.com (robobass) wrote in message news:<ec311425.0306130636.7548214anopsaming.google.com>... > > > I've got a '92 900i 2liter 5-speed originally purchased in Denmark. I > > > have had the car for only 8 months and have done nothing 'cept change > > > the oil so far. Now I have an intermittent problem that the clutch > > > doesn't always disengage properly. It is tricky to parallel park when > > > this happens. I guess that the clutch is hydraulic on this car, but a > > > cursory look under the hood is not enlightening. I actually changed a > > > slave cylinder once so I understand the principal, but I can see > > > nothing on this car. Unfortunately I don't speak the language very > > > well where I live (Germany), so It is not so easy dealing with > > > mechanics. > > > > > > Can someone briefly describe what is where and what things to look > > > for? > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > Robobass > > > > Suggest checking both master and slave cylinders, and lines for leaks. > > Is your brake fluid level dropping at all (also used for clutch)? You > > might bleed the system. Something also might be hanging up internally > > > > http://216.78.172.32/transmission_folder/trans_docs.htm > > > I haven't lost a drop of fluid. If one of the cylinders was defective > I would lose fluid wouldn't I? The mechanic says its a broken spring > in the clutch housing. > > Robobass --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.488 / Virus Database: 287 - Release Date: 05-06-03
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