Hi Guys, I have recently had a new clutch made for my 412 and I am now experiencing a problem with it not releasing.
I took it out the other day and it was fine, I covered about 8 miles with no issues but on my return to home, it started to get difficult to engage gears and I had to pull over as it would not go into gear.
AA recovered me and said it was the master cylinder but didnt really confirm it. Any one experienced a similar issue? and has anyone got a master cylinder or knows where I can get one from.
clutch
- purplepeter
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Re: clutch
Did You remove the packing clips?
(Apologies if You already know how to suck eggs!)
(Apologies if You already know how to suck eggs!)
- purplepeter
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Re: clutch
Further thoughts that have occurred to Me are:
Check the Release arm, as it's not unknown for them to snap/bend at the narrowest part where it pivots on a ball
There are/were some NOS Slave cylinders knocking about, http://www.pastparts.co.uk/index.php?ro ... uct_id=583
Past Parts would be the obvious first port of call if Your Master Cylinder needs attention.
Check the Release arm, as it's not unknown for them to snap/bend at the narrowest part where it pivots on a ball
There are/were some NOS Slave cylinders knocking about, http://www.pastparts.co.uk/index.php?ro ... uct_id=583
Past Parts would be the obvious first port of call if Your Master Cylinder needs attention.
Re: clutch
thanks, yes I have checked the arm and it is ok, I am now going to remove both, the master and slave cylinder and check them over. This might take a while now with the dark nights and cold days upon us, might leave til it gets warmer.
Brian
1972 412 LE 2 Door Sedan (taxed tested used)
1979 VW Micro Bus (taxed tested used)
1975 VW Micro bus Auto (deluxe model with steel sliding sun roof) Just building it back up.
1972 412 LE 2 Door Sedan (taxed tested used)
1979 VW Micro Bus (taxed tested used)
1975 VW Micro bus Auto (deluxe model with steel sliding sun roof) Just building it back up.