[s-cars] clutch rod snapped?

[Sean Douglas]

Sorry, the part number below is for the slave, the master is 4A1 721 401
and retails for $421 CAD ouch!

Sean Douglas
1997 Audi S6//RS2-spec
1990 Audi 90 quattro 20v


> -----Original Message-----
> From: s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com 
> [mailto:s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of Sean Douglas
> Sent: Friday, September 09, 2005 10:11 PM
> To: 'chris chambers'; 'Scar'
> Subject: Re: [s-cars] clutch rod snapped?
> 
> 
> Wow!!! The Audi gods hit us both today!!!
> 
> The exact thing just happened to me today on the way home 
> from work. Drove the car home matching the revs while 
> shifting. Timing the stop lights helps, but I was forced to 
> come to a complete stop about 3 times and had to start the 
> car in first gear.
> 
> When I got home, I took it apart, the rod on the clutch 
> master cylinder snapped, very common problem apparently.
> 
> My parts supplier (wholesaler) is closed on the weekend :-( 
> and I may have to wait until Monday unless I pay retail. BTW, 
> stealer prices is $300 (CAD) compared to $45 wholesale. The 
> part number is 4A0 721 261.
> 
> If I can't get one this weekend, I may try and weld the rod 
> back together as a temporary fix.
> 
> Also, in your case it could also be the pedal itself, the 
> mounting point where the clevis pin attaches is known to snap off.
> 
> Sean
> 
> 
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com
> > [mailto:s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of chris chambers
> > Sent: Friday, September 09, 2005 4:39 PM
> > To: Scar
> > Subject: [s-cars] clutch rod snapped?
> > 
> > 
> > Sitting at a gas station ~ 30 miles from home I
> > step on teh clutch pedal and it goes to the floor.
> > 
> > Does this sound like the dreaded clutch rod snap?
> > 
> > Luckily I was able to recall how to drive a manual tranny car
> > without using the clutch! :- ) Jenn would prefer if we didn't 
> > have to repeat that but called me THE MAN for getting us home.
> > 
> > 
> > Anyone have part number for this rod handy?
> > 
> > 
> > Thanks
> > Chris
> > 
> > 
> > AUDI - Accelerates Under Demonic Influence.
> > 
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