[s-cars] clutch rod snapped?

[chris chambers]

LOL well we both enjoyed the same fun day!

Except my clutch rod break was preceeded by my Right
front Turn signal/marker light flying off my car at highway
speeds (95mph).

I could swear I read that you could replace JUST the clutch rod and
it was a 10 minute job.

Can anyone provide info on that?


Thanks
Chris



--- Sean Douglas <quattro20v at telus.net> wrote:

> 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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