Date: Tue, 27 Apr 2004 19:49:17 +1200 From: Richard Sutherland-Smith <richardDOTssnospamr.net.nz> Subject: Re: 1996 9000CSE 2.3LPT - lost clutch/fluid
In message <c6jp6n$reo$1nospam8.svr.pol.co.uk> "Pidgeonpost" <pidgeonpostnospamail.com> wrote: > Hello...about 1/2 a mile from home tonight the clutch pedal failed to return > to normal position. Managed to crawl home in 2nd gear, but no clutch. On > arrival I find hydraulic fluid sprayed around the area towards rear of > battery area, and over various hoses and pipes at the back of the engine in > that general area. > This is the opposite side to the master cylinder, which was replaced a year > ago, so looks like that's in the clear. > There's a flexible hose in this area, but too much fluid spread around to be > sure it's the culprit. Car will be recovered to garage tomorrow. Have not > heard of this as a common 9K problem. Any clues please folks? > > I had my 1996 Aero clutch slowly lose fluid until the pedal went down to the floor. Bought all the clutch parts to get it done and the mechanic found the hose had split and that is all that was needed. He replaced it with a stainless hose, and now I have all the parts for when my clutch collapses properly!!!! -- REPLACE "DOT" WITH . TO REPLY Richard & Mary Sutherland-Smith 19 Webb Road, Wanganui New Zealand
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