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Thanks for the quick response. I just want to make sure that we are talking about the same item. The pivot arm (release lever) is welded to the rod that fits through the brake and clutch pedals. It is this arm that sheared off at the weld. Is the pivot pin you refer to the tapered pin that secures the rod in the aluminum clutch and brake housing? I agree with you in terms of a new clutch but $750 is a little steep at this time It is my understanding that when a clutch is going the release point comes progressively to the top of the pedal rather than the bottom. Is this generally correct? I want to make sure I cover all the bases before spending the money.
Thanks again,
Holly
1972 Alfa GTV 2000
I bought the car after it had sat for about 3 years. I got it running and then the clutch pivot arm sheared off. I replaced it as well as the clutch master and slave cylinders from International-Auto. I removed the line and cleaned it out (it had rubber bits lodged in it)
I bought a pressure bleeder and there is no air in the system (confirmed by my mechanic). Now, the clutch disengages about 1" from the floor when before, it was about 3" from the floor. My mechanic seems to think I need a new clutch, but I'm not so sure.
Please help!
Thanks,
Holly Le Roy
Answer -
Replace any hoses between the master and slave.
The slave piston travel is 10.6 to 12mm. If it moves less than that add a return spring to the release lever. I assume you
mean release lever when you say pivot arm. If the pivot pin
broke off then its installed length is too short. Also, there is the possibility that the pivot pin surface has worn down.
But, of course, do the first two items first to see the results. (I tend to replace clutches on used vehicles because
one does not know the abuse they have received.)
AnswerVery good. I was referring to the stuff inside the bell housing--where the cluth components are. Still check the items I referred to. But, also check that the rod going into the master cylinder is fully out at rest.
Hydraulic release systems are self correcting. It is always true of cable systems that the actuation rises to the top as the clutch wears.
It seems to me that you do not have a clutch disc problem at this time. The problem is in the geometry of the release system.
